Opinion/Editorial Archives - Central Wisconsin News

24

Jun
2026

24 June 2026

Congratulations to the Medford Lions Club on 75 years of service

“We Serve.” Shortly after Lions International was founded in 1919, the organization adopted those two words as its official motto. As Lions clu...

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Opinion/Editorial

Congratulations to the Medford Lions Club on 75 years of service

“We Serve.” Shortly after Lions International was founded in 1919, the organization adopted those two words as its official motto. As Lions clu...

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Posted on June 24, 2026

17

Jun
2026

17 June 2026

U.S. Postal Service rule opens door to corruption

The U.S. Postal Service should act more like a highway and less like a political club of those in power. The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new...

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Opinion/Editorial

U.S. Postal Service rule opens door to corruption

The U.S. Postal Service should act more like a highway and less like a political club of those in power. The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new...

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Posted on June 17, 2026

Put safety first when it comes to children and e-bikes

Wisconsin should require safety training and certification for youth to ride e-bikes on public roads and trails. E-bikes, which include a range of ...

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Opinion/Editorial

Put safety first when it comes to children and e-bikes

Wisconsin should require safety training and certification for youth to ride e-bikes on public roads and trails. E-bikes, which include a range of ...

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Posted on June 17, 2026

10

Jun
2026

10 June 2026

It is time to talk about countywide zoning

It is time for Taylor County to talk about the “Z” word. Taylor County is one of an evershrinking number of counties that does not have countyw...

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Opinion/Editorial

It is time to talk about countywide zoning

It is time for Taylor County to talk about the “Z” word. Taylor County is one of an evershrinking number of counties that does not have countyw...

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Posted on June 10, 2026

‘Long may she wave’

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the flag of the United States of America. That resolution sets out the flag we know today...

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Opinion/Editorial

‘Long may she wave’

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the flag of the United States of America. That resolution sets out the flag we know today...

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Posted on June 10, 2026

03

Jun
2026

03 June 2026

Setting ground rules

'The best defense of democracy is an informed electorate.' — Thomas Jefferson The beginning of June marks the traditional start of the campaign s...

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Opinion/Editorial

Setting ground rules

'The best defense of democracy is an informed electorate.' — Thomas Jefferson The beginning of June marks the traditional start of the campaign s...

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Posted on June 3, 2026

Economic health starts on the farm

Economic health starts on the farm

Dairy farmers are the anchors for rural communities across Wisconsin. When a developer looks to build a shopping center, one of their first goals i...

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Opinion/Editorial

Economic health starts on the farm

Dairy farmers are the anchors for rural communities across Wisconsin. When a developer looks to build a shopping center, one of their first goals i...

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Posted on June 3, 2026

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May
2026

27 May 2026

State needs to be a bigger partner on human services costs

'If you build it they will come' is not only a quote from “Field of Dreams” but also a reality in the world of providing care for those in need, w...

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Opinion/Editorial

State needs to be a bigger partner on human services costs

'If you build it they will come' is not only a quote from “Field of Dreams” but also a reality in the world of providing care for those in need, w...

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Posted on May 27, 2026

Don’t leave road safety at home on your summer travels

Summer weather is here and travelers are taking to the roads to explore the many vacation destinations throughout Wisconsin. While road trips are a...

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Opinion/Editorial

Don’t leave road safety at home on your summer travels

Summer weather is here and travelers are taking to the roads to explore the many vacation destinations throughout Wisconsin. While road trips are a...

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Posted on May 27, 2026

20

May
2026

20 May 2026

Don’t let the sacrifices of the fallen be in vain

Devotion shows itself in many ways. Devotion is seen on damp spring mornings as volunteers place small flags or fresh flower arrangements on the gr...

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Opinion/Editorial

Don’t let the sacrifices of the fallen be in vain

Devotion shows itself in many ways. Devotion is seen on damp spring mornings as volunteers place small flags or fresh flower arrangements on the gr...

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Posted on May 20, 2026