Letter to the editor: During the past year, the current bird flu, the HPAI H5N1 virus, has infected two livestock operations in Jefferson County. More than 2,930,000 birds have died as a result, including chickens at an egg-laying operation in Palmyra last spring, and pheasants and chukars (partridge-type birds) at an...
Category: Opinion
Mr. Brews Taphouse owner addresses council decision and pouring another round of beer
Letter to the editor: I would like to start by thanking Mr. Ryan Whisner for his detailed coverage of the Fort Atkinson City Council meeting on Jan. 3. Secondly, the Mr Brews team and I would like to clarify that the comment mentioned in Mr. Whisner’s article claiming that “representatives of...
Our Take: Facebook is a flawless example of ‘caveat emptor’
While social media offers a conduit through which to interact with friends, family and neighbors, it can often lead us down the proverbial "rabbit hole." Among its varied users are those who remain devoted in their pursuit of updated profiles and pages, while others clean profiles sporadically, and some wholly...
Fuller: Behind the desk
By Jill FullerBows and paper are everywhere as we wrap holiday gifts, but it’s also the time of year to wrap up 2022 and look to the year ahead. For this month’s article, I’m taking you “behind the desk” at several Jefferson County public libraries. You’ll hear from library staff...
Once upon a time: evaluating the election
Letter to the editor: As I evaluate this past election, I see both sides viewing the other as radical. Are the Democrats eating children in the White House or is that conspiracy theory? Are the Republicans turning their back on democracy? Is it a big lie or a steal? So many people cling...