Perspectives

Ben Murray – Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022

It’s a bit like a bank being honored by a bank robber for their outstanding security system: are you sure you want that honor? I write this after reading a recent press release from the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) honoring State Rep. Jeff Mursau with an award for “Working for Wisconsin.” WMC is the most powerful lobbying group in Wisconsin, and they have almost single handedly stopped any meaningful regulation of PFAS in our groundwater.  The fact is, Rep.

Dr. Paul A. Haupt – Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022

How important are Social Security and Medicare to you?  For many older Americans, these programs are essential. Many rely entirely on payments from Social Security to pay rent and buy groceries. They also get health care through Medicare.
What would happen to you if you lost your Social Security and Medicare?  Many of us will have an answer to that question in the near future if Republicans get control of Congress.
Is this just a scare tactic?
The answer is, “No.”

First Freeze – Country Cousin

Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Autumn officially arrived all across the Northern Hemisphere on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 21 it made its presence known in TIMESLand by bringing along the first frost of year for  many areas and chilly temperatures that have kept furnaces running ever since in most homes, at least at night.

The Mayor of the Airport – From My Window

Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Mike and I camped in little Brodhead, WI recently.  The main purpose of the trip was to visit family in the area and attend “Cheese Days” in Monroe, but I was very intent on visiting a museum I’ve been intrigued by as well.

Roger Lanich – Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022

An Open Letter to the Democratic and Republican Parties

Laurie and Bob Olsen – Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Progress continues on implementing Long-term Water Solution?
You may have read the recent ads from Tyco/JCI regarding their efforts around a Long-Term Water Solution for those impacted by PFAS contamination. Referred to as “well owners in the potable well sampling area (PWSA)”.

Karianne Lesperance – Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022

On behalf of the Healthy Youth Coalition (HYC) and Communities that Care (CTC) of Marinette & Menominee Counties, our staff and members would like to thank all the agencies in the Marinette and Menominee Counties area who participated in this year’s tobacco compliance checks. SYNAR Compliance Checks took place in Delta and Menominee Counties in May and June of 2022.

Autumn Arrives on Thursday – Country Cousin 9/21/22

Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Autumn - the September Equinox - officially arrives in TIMESLand  at 9:03 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22.
During these waning days of summer we’ve enjoyed some spectacular weather, even if it has sometimes been a bit damp and drizzly. The dew came down so heavily on a recent evening that it felt like raindrops on my face. But it wasn’t raining!

Like Door County 30 Years Ago – From My Window 9/21/22

Published Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Last week Mike and I took a short camping trip to the Bayfield peninsula of Wisconsin.  I had never been there; but I was intrigued with people’s descriptions of a tourist destination that resembles what Door County was decades ago.  

Mary Labunski – Letter to Editor

Published Thursday, September 15, 2022

The Schwartz Loll Richards American Legion Auxiliary Unit #476 of Loomis held a Brat Fry at Loopy’s Bar & Grill in Loomis on Aug. 14. The total amount received was $709.74 which will be used to send a girl to Badger Girl State next summer and to help the veterans.

Subscriber Login