By Dan Russler How do we stay between the rails of acceptable social behavior? What happens when we go off the rails into criminal behavior? Sadly, society is forced to consider these issues. Political stunts and frat parties have something in common. Occasionally, “good fun” is later determined to contain...
Category: Opinion
Behind My Door: Oh, Mother!
By Sandra BernhardtMay is the time of year when spouses and offspring -- particularly the older ones -- wring their hands and mutter “Oh, Mother! What should I give her for Mothers Day?” For little kids, it’s easy. They simply remove crayons from under the sofa cushions and draw a picture...
Readings with Radio Ron: ‘Smoke House’
Our spring weather has been a bit blustery. Ron "RadioRon” Stelse was traveling between Fort Atkinson and Edgerton on Saturday, April 23, when he found inspiration in a weather-worn tobacco shed. “The wind almost blew the camera out of my hand,” he wrote when he shared the photo of the...
Letter to the editor: Don Vruwink has ‘heart for public service’
I am writing this letter to share my support for Don Vruwink for State Assembly. I have known Don for several years now. He is a good man with a heart for public service. He's also a leader who believes in bringing common sense solutions to our state government. His...
Letter to the editor: Please slow down, have a care
To the driver who ran over a female Mallard crossing the street at the 500 block of Sherman Avenue East on Wednesday.What? On your phone? Didn’t see her? In a hurry? Couldn’t stop?You missed her mate who is now looking, looking for her.People. We live in a town where a...