Letters to the Editor

Washington Co., Wi - At one time or another, we’ve all experienced loneliness. For most of us, it’s temporary. But for many older people and people with disabilities, being isolated and lonely is a constant...

July 17, 2023 - West Bend, Wi - After recently reading about an employee of McLane Elementary being arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography, it made me wonder what steps could be taken...

Washington Co., Wi - At one time or another, we’ve all experienced loneliness. For most of us, it’s temporary. But for many older people and people with disabilities, being isolated and lonely is a constant...

Washington Co., Wi - At one time or another, we’ve all experienced loneliness. For most of us, it’s temporary. But for many older people and people with disabilities, being isolated and lonely is a constant...

November 17, 2022 - Waukesha, Wi - With more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 120,000 in Wisconsin, prioritizing how this devastating disease is addressed remains a critical issue. More than 11 million...

July 14, 2023 - West Bend, Wi - Recently, a few community members have submitted forms of reconsideration for the books “The 57 Bus” and “The Kite Runner," as they don’t feel they are...

March 22, 2023 - Slinger, WI - Fifteen municipalities will have an advisory referendum question.  “Would you support an agreement where the county would annually share 20% of the revenues with the cities, villages,...

Washington Co., Wi - At one time or another, we’ve all experienced loneliness. For most of us, it’s temporary. But for many older people and people with disabilities, being isolated and lonely is a constant...

June 15, 2023 - Washington Co., WI - Dear County Executive Josh Schoemann, Below is a picture from this morning’s (June 14, 2023) downtown commuter route ; we are real tax-paying county residents. I have been...

Erin Township, WI – Today I am announcing my candidacy for the newly created 98th Assembly District.   It would be an honor for me to again serve many of the same people I previously...

Washington Co., Wi - At one time or another, we’ve all experienced loneliness. For most of us, it’s temporary. But for many older people and people with disabilities, being isolated and lonely is a constant...

June 8, 2023 - West Bend, Wi - I am here today concerning our school district’s Nepotism Policy 511.1. While I’m all for freedom of speech and sharing of ideas, I also believe in...

July 22, 2023 - West Bend, Wi - Regarding the books '57 Bus' and 'Kite Runner' being available to middle and high schoolers, where are the adults in these schools? What on earth are...

August 1, 2023 - Washington County, WI - I am Maggie Bartelt and this was my last year showing livestock at the Washington County Fair. Raising animals has taught me so much and I'm...

Washington Co., WI - It is easy for political candidates to say they are supportive of public safety efforts to both hold individuals criminally accountable and make victims whole in the criminal justice system. ...

March 7, 2023 - West Bend, WI - It is no secret Washington County is one of the “reddest” counties in the state. That is why I was surprised to hear that every current...

July 11, 2023 - West Bend, Wi - Earlier this spring, parents expressed concern about a book being used in West Bend School District 8th grade English classes that they felt was inappropriate.  This...

Washington Co., Wi - At one time or another, we’ve all experienced loneliness. For most of us, it’s temporary. But for many older people and people with disabilities, being isolated and lonely is a constant...

August 23, 2023 - West Bend, WI - Isn't it ironic? Isn’t it ironic that when something bad happens in life, we pray, but the children can’t do so at school? Isn’t it ironic...

March 21, 2023 - West Bend, WI - Vote for the Three S’s for West Bend School Board! This group of three have REALLY been working hard, easily the hardest working candidates in the...