By State Rep. Don VruwinkAs I drive across my Assembly District, I see “Now Hiring” signs everywhere. My district includes the communities of Milton, Whitewater, Edgerton, Village of Footville, Village of Oregon, and many townships in between.On many storefronts, I see offers of signing bonuses for workers who are willing...
Category: Opinion
Horlacher responds to State of the State Address
Editor’s note: the following statement has been released by the office of State Rep. Cody Horlacher in response to the Wisconsin State of the State address delivered Tuesday by Gov. Tony Evers. For context, excerpts from the 2022 State of the State Address released by the office of the Governor...
Letter to the editor: Spring is around the corner; county has trees available for planting
Good news to share: Trees are still available for order, through the Jefferson County Land and Water Conservation Department. Pickup will be scheduled this spring as weather permits. What’s currently available? Black Hills Spruce, White Pine, and White Spruce. These coniferous trees are 7 inches to 15 inches tall and...
Our Take: Tuesday marks a primary decision
Tuesday marks the primary election, and we’d like to congratulate all the candidates whose names are on the ballot. The simple fact that primaries are necessary shows the high level of interest in local government. And that, indeed, merits a pat on the back. Traditionally, turnout is rather lackluster for...
Readings with RadioRon: ‘Why Do I Love You?’
Monday is Valentine's Day. It's that time of year when the United States, and other places around the world, stops to celebrate love. In celebration of Valentine's Day, RadioRon Stelse has provided a reading of: "Why Do I Love You?" a poem published in anthologies during the 1920s and written...