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Happy 250th birthday, America!

Happy 250th birthday, America! Happy 250th birthday, America!
On Saturday, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence, severing the 13 America...
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Celebrate America’s 250th and work together for a strong future

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” — Declaration of Independence The summer of 1776 was a...

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What consolidation truly means

After listening to the discussions from the latest joint board meetings of the Loyal and Greenwood school districts, people in both communities are losing focus on the goal of consolidation. A year ago when consolidation talks between Greenwood and Loyal began, we heard members of the boards and administration talk about how the two communities needed to stop viewing each other as “us versus the...

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The irreplaceable role of fathers
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The irreplaceable role of fathers

Hello, all. Due to space and time constraints, last week I did not get to writing a column. However,...

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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 two-wheeled vehicles that use electric motors to assist riders, are exploding in popularity across the country. According to industry statistics, as of 2024, e-bikes accounted for more than 30% of the entire $5.1 billion U.S. bicycle market. That num...

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Injured at work? Workers’ compensation may not be the whole story

When someone gets hurt at work, many people assume workers’ compensation answers every question. While workers’ compensation is often the starting point after a workplace injury, it is not always the end of the legal conversation. In Wisconsin, workplace injuries can involve several different laws at the same time — including workers’ compensation rules, disability accommodation laws, a...

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‘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 with 13 stripes, alternating red and white, and the stars for each state in a blue field “representing a new constellation.” Each year, on June 14, Americans commemorate the adoption of the nation’s flag. The commemoration became popular in...

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