Social media bans must walk a fine line between freedom and order

Taylor County’s last living World War II veteran died this week. John McMurry was 103. McMurry’s story was similar to those of the 16.4 million other Americans who answered the call and served their nation and, quite literally, saved the world from tyranny and oppression in World War II. McMurry was born June 18, 1922 in Wilsall, Montana to Wallace and Hazel (Anderson) McMurry. He gradua...

Over the next four weeks, area residents will gain 70 minutes of additional daylight. February is the time to seize the daylight and take advantage of Wisconsin’s winter wonderland. After the dark and bitter cold of January, the increasing hours of daylight and milder winter temperatures makes spending times outdoor rather enjoyable. With Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow and predicting ...

Members of the Medford School Board should not let an inflated price estimate give them sticker shock from addressing the long-term restroom capacity needs at Medford Area Senior High School. When it comes to public restrooms, capacity is king. This is especially true during sporting events, concerts and other times when gym, theater and cafeteria spaces are full of people and the windows of ti...