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Thu
18
Nov

Geiger Counter

Happy in the dark   In Moscow, a dozen people are speared to death annually by falling icicles. In the Chandrapur district of India last year, leopards and tigers devoured 30 humans. If you want to go camping in Croatia, you might want to bring along an instructional booklet, which actually exists, called “How to avoid land mines and bears.” 
Thu
18
Nov

Letter to the editor

With its annual fundraiser behind them, District One EMS Member’s (Black Earth/Mazomanie) have yet another year to be thankful for. Hundreds of residents contributed to their cause, with five being picked for cash prizes. Equipment upgrades along with an automated chest compression (CPR) machine were the target of funds from this year’s event.
Wed
17
Nov

Stanek column: Oh deer! It’s that time of year

You might be from Wisconsin if you say “Watch for deer” while bidding farewell to your loved ones.

Wed
17
Nov

Nature and Society: Old protest methods no longer work

What is an old hippie to do? Nothing works the way it used to. I don't mean just my hips and knees; even more disturbing is the fact that none of the methods we once used to work for social change is effective any longer. Once upon a time, we marched and we wrote letters and we boycotted and we had sit-ins.

Wed
17
Nov

Letter: Legislators wasted revenue surplus

Wouldn’t it be nice to travel on well-maintained roadways and bridges? Imagine Wisconsin cities and counties having the monetary resources to provide needed services. Imagine school districts not having to ask citizens for money to fix deteriorating structures and/or pay educators a living wage.

Wed
17
Nov

GUEST COLUMN October became Striketober as workers demanded better pay, schedules


This cartoon by Paul Fell was provided to newspapers courtesy of the Wisconsin Farmers Union. (Submitted image)

It’s going to be a very good year for the top dogs and shareholders at Deere & Co.

Wed
17
Nov

Letters to the editor

Dear editor, Hats off to all the volunteers from the Spring Green Emergency Medical Service (EMS) for their diligent and valuable services to the community. 
Wed
17
Nov

District administrator's cornert

by Loren Glasbrenner,  River Valley School District Administrator  This week is a celebratory week.  It is American Education Week, which happens annually the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving
Wed
17
Nov

A View of the Valley

by Linda Schwanke
Fri
12
Nov

The Book Nook

Living a Secret Life   The title of Charles Belfoure’s 2013 novel reveals both the location and profession of Lucien Bernard, the central character.  In “The Paris Architect”, the opening scene sets the tone for this famous city during German occupation in World War II.  The story is based on true events and characters.

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