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Hyperbole—an obvious and intentional exaggeration. -- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary
I don’t know why, but I possess a hyperbolic streak down my back as wide as a skunk’s and my …
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By Dave Wood
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11/12/26
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Dave Beck’s column this week on the demise of deer registration stations got me thinking. What else is gone or has majorly changed that, in my opinion, isn’t necessarily better. The answer is, a …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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11/12/26
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When it comes to the weather, I come from a long line of seasonal pessimists who expect the worst and prepare for it.
Even in the height of summer my great grandfather would comment that the …
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By Andrew Harrington
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11/12/26
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Growing up in a big family, pretty much everything was a competition. Having fun was a competition, waking up was a competition, eating was a competition, being the favorite kid was a competition. …
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By Andrew Harrington
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11/12/26
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Well, it only took me 45 years, but I finally received a compliment on my outfit at Ellsworth High School. As someone who made it through four years of high school without earning many fashion …
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By Becky Beissel
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11/11/26
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One of my favorite fictional movie characters is the not so dashing Lord Peter Wimsey, best performed by Ian Carmichael. He’s often portrayed dining at the Savoy and consuming an inordinate amount …
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By Dave Wood
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11/4/26
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Every Veterans Day, we pause to recognize the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. We attend ceremonies, display our flags, thank veterans for their service and remember …
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By Melissa Hildebrandt
Pierce County Veterans Service Officer
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11/4/26
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No U.S. Mail delivery. No in-person banking. Federal offices are closed. States observe holidays differently. Ever think about how a national holiday came to be?
Glancing at this month's …
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By Bill Rubin
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11/4/26
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With Veterans Day approaching, I’d like to encourage you to attend one of the many ceremonies honoring veterans in our communities. They are always moving and remind me what being an American is …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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11/4/26
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QUESTION: WHAT DO THE FOLLOWING PERSONALITIES HAVE IN COMMON?
Otis Redding, Little Richard, Eudora Welty, Georgia O’Keefe. Joyce Carol Oates, Hattie McDaniel, Rodney Dangerfield, Jackie …
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By Dave Wood
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10/28/26
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This weekend was a busy one for our family and a great reminder to cherish each and every moment.
My husband is the defensive coordinator for the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks football team, and …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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10/28/26
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The early morning fog hung low in the valley as I stepped out the back door for an autumn morning walk down Claire Road.
As I headed north my morning thoughts drifted into the past. Our home – …
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By Chris Hardie
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10/28/26
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WhenI began reading my great-grandpa’s 8,905-word 27-volume daily diary, I had to conclude that his neighborhood was totally populated by a pack of “holier than thou’s” who prayed and went to …
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By Dave Wood
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10/21/26
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October means “spooky season” to me and I relish the Halloween celebrations, foggy mornings, cooler weather and all things pumpkin.
I also love all things Wisconsin, history and true crime, …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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10/21/26
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Farewell summer. I’d like to say I knew you well, but your time this year seemed far too short.
Welcome fall. I’m sure I’ll be saying the same thing about your presence when we slip into …
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By Chris Hardie
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10/21/26
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If you haven’t already voted absentee, you’ll most likely be heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. If not, you’re in the minority among your neighbors.
Wisconsinites traditionally rank …
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By Robin Boles
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10/21/26
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My husband and I have been trying to get out for more walks lately, and a couple of weeks ago, we noticed something new along one of our usual routes. A home in the neighborhood had several new signs …
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By Becky Beissel
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10/14/26
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“School Days, Cool Days/ Good old Golden Rule days/ Readin’ and Ritin’ and ‘Rithmatic/Taught by the use of a leafy stick….”
School’s open and at my age I’m stuck with merely …
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By Dave Wood
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10/14/26
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I know I’m a week behind, but last week was National Newspaper Week, a week-long promotion of the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada.
I could go into statistics about how many …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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10/14/26
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Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, this three-month stretch is both as wild and as fun as it gets. Today, I am here to share the roadmap to enjoy the holiday season, avoid …
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By Andrew Harrington
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10/14/26
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