EDITORIALS
Editorial: Pick who’d best deliver justice
Geography shouldn’t be the determining factor in choosing a judge. Credentials and character should be.March 10, 2010
Editorial: Enter the race with caution
Although the name of a new federal grant program toward educational improvement is “Race to the Top,” Wisconsin schools don’t want to get in too big a hurry to adopt it.March 03, 2010
Editorial: Local newspapers important source 
Nearly 83 percent of adults in the Badger state read a local newspaper each week, according to a first-ever comprehensive study conducted through the Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA).
February 24, 2010
Editorial: Stay warm and save, too
What better time to weatherize a home than when winter’s here?
February 17, 2010
Editorial: Judge needs strong work ethic
Pierce County voters will take the first step Tuesday in replacing judicial stalwart and workhorse Robert Wing.
February 09, 2010
Editorial: Toward safer passage
Wisconsin is poised to become the 20th state to outlaw driving while texting. Legislation has been passed, but the assembly and senate must work out differences in their respective bills.
February 03, 2010
Editorial: Still loophole in reform
On Nov. 5, an amazing thing happened. Both houses of the state legislature took a stand for a nonpartisan, independent Supreme Court by passing the Impartial Justice bill.
January 27, 2010
Editorial: Take drunk driving seriously
With the start of a new year, Wisconsin’s drunk driving laws are now stricter.
January 20, 2010
Editorial: Time for personal inspection
A new year is often a time for celebration, but it also presents us with a time to focus on positive changes in our lives.
January 13, 2010
Editorial: Doyle again ignores area needs
Despite publicized visits to this part of the state, most notably Hudson, lame-duck Gov. Jim Doyle continues to overlook our underrepresented area.
January 05, 2010
Editorial: Consider seeking local boards
It is a difficult time of the year to think about civic duty, but that’s exactly what must happen if someone is thinking about running for a position on a local board in the spring election.
December 29, 2009
Old Cowbelle: Peace, for 2010?
It seems like our world has been embroiled in wars forever. One ends and another begins. I can remember a few years after WWII when the world as we knew it seemed to be at peace. I don’t remember how long that lasted.
By Ina Murray, columnist , December 29, 2009
Editorial: Advice makes holidays merrier
The public would be wise to heed some advice behind the red, green and blue lights seen on decorations at this time of year. They reflect tips intended to make the holidays merrier from the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the state attorney general’s office.
December 22, 2009
Old Cow Belle: Blessings at Christmas!
Wow! God has allowed me to make it all the way to another Christmas! Amazing!
By Ina Murray, columnist , December 22, 2009
Editorial: Beware of holiday scams
The holiday season is here, a time when people are to keep the well-being of their fellow humans in mind.
December 09, 2009
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