Category: Opinion

By Chris Spangler Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001? As then-managing editor of the Daily Union, I was laying out the front and “jump” pages of the newspaper. It was well ahead of our 11 a.m. deadline and I had most of my pages complete.  Then, just after 7:45...

By Sandra Bernhardt Some people grow old and die a natural, peaceful death. Others are plagued by disease or, sadly, devise their own plan for leaving this earth. I, on the other hand, already know how life will end for me: After years of exasperation and frustration, I will suffer...

By State Rep. Don Vruwink Labor Day is commonly thought of as the last blast of summer – the transition from the lazy, hazy days to the regular grind. During my teaching and coaching years, Labor Day meant meeting new faces at the high school and the launch of the...

By Jill FullerWhen you say the word “library,” what do you think of? Bookshelves? Quiet reading nooks? What about cake pans, knitting needles, or build-your-own-robot kits? Whether you need outdoor games for your family reunion or a hole saw to finish building that birdhouse, you can save some bucks and borrow...

To the Fort Atkinson community and those who assisted with the Oak Street fire:  It’s now been several days since the Oak Street fire was finally, fully extinguished. Reflecting on the event I wanted to take a moment to recognize all of the resources and people who came together to...