Opinion Archives - Central Wisconsin News

07

Apr
2026

07 April 2026

Requesting a government record is easier than you think

Requesting a government record is easier than you think

Wisconsin’s Open Records law gives requesters the right to request records from their government. After all, as the law states, “a representative ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Requesting a government record is easier than you think

Wisconsin’s Open Records law gives requesters the right to request records from their government. After all, as the law states, “a representative ...

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Posted on April 7, 2026

31

Mar
2026

31 March 2026

Vote like your future depends on it

It is April 2026, do you know where your voting rights are? In less than a week, voters will head to the polls for the spring election. Voting boot...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Vote like your future depends on it

It is April 2026, do you know where your voting rights are? In less than a week, voters will head to the polls for the spring election. Voting boot...

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Posted on March 31, 2026

Town treasurer running for board

I am a Town of Bergen resident, currently serving as Bergen Town treasurer. I have been married to Greg for 35 years, have tow grown children and one ...

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Town treasurer running for board

I am a Town of Bergen resident, currently serving as Bergen Town treasurer. I have been married to Greg for 35 years, have tow grown children and one ...

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Posted on March 31, 2026

24

Mar
2026

24 March 2026

Lift weight limits for maple syrup haulers

From the moment the maple sap leaves the tree, the clock is ticking. Depending on air temperature and local conditions, maple syrup producers have as ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Lift weight limits for maple syrup haulers

From the moment the maple sap leaves the tree, the clock is ticking. Depending on air temperature and local conditions, maple syrup producers have as ...

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Posted on March 24, 2026

KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS - Who pays when a neighbor’s tree damages your property?

A strong storm rolls through. The next morning, a large branch — or an entire tree — is lying across your fence, driveway or roof. Who pays for...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS - Who pays when a neighbor’s tree damages your property?

A strong storm rolls through. The next morning, a large branch — or an entire tree — is lying across your fence, driveway or roof. Who pays for...

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Posted on March 24, 2026

17

Mar
2026

17 March 2026

Thanks to those who braved the storm

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” Governor Tony ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Thanks to those who braved the storm

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” Governor Tony ...

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Posted on March 17, 2026

Celebrating Sunshine Week with Openness Awards

As part of national Sunshine Week (sunshineweek. org), March 15-21, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council has named the winners of its 20th ann...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Celebrating Sunshine Week with Openness Awards

As part of national Sunshine Week (sunshineweek. org), March 15-21, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council has named the winners of its 20th ann...

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Posted on March 17, 2026

10

Mar
2026

10 March 2026

Congress needs to hold Post Office accountable

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” In 1914, that ins...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Congress needs to hold Post Office accountable

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” In 1914, that ins...

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Posted on March 10, 2026

Your right to news and information is under attack

Your right to news and information is under attack

Good journalism is usually unpopular, because it drags into the sunshine things those with vested interests prefer to either keep secret or spin into ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Your right to news and information is under attack

Good journalism is usually unpopular, because it drags into the sunshine things those with vested interests prefer to either keep secret or spin into ...

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Posted on March 10, 2026

03

Mar
2026

03 March 2026

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - ICE is only doing its job to protect us

A few weeks ago I submitted a short letter asking readers to join me in condemning the invasion of a Sunday church service by a group of people who op...

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - ICE is only doing its job to protect us

A few weeks ago I submitted a short letter asking readers to join me in condemning the invasion of a Sunday church service by a group of people who op...

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Posted on March 3, 2026