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To the editor,
Last night a man convicted of murder was put to death by nitrogen gas in Alabama. This morning observers of the execution described the throes of death as his body heaved and …
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2/1/24
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To the editor,
I believe that one of life’s greatest challenges in our current society is being a parent. There are so many more “alerts” to be aware of in raising a child …
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2/1/24
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Praise the Lord and all the ships at sea, let’s go – in words of my idol Walter Winchell – to press! That’s because B.W. and I have finally arrived back in balmy Sarasota …
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By Dave Wood
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2/1/24
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Our state is strong, but much more work remains to be done to assist residents of our great state. We continue to pass legislation and fund priorities that are important to our community thanks to …
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By Rep. Warren Petryk
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2/1/24
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Being a journalist, I spend a lot of time covering public government meetings. I can’t tell you how many thousands of hours of my life have been spent watching elected local officials debate …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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2/1/24
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When we’re talking about Hall of Fame catchers, we’re really talking about a select group of 10 players who form the (almost) uninterrupted top of every statistical category. These guys …
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By Joe Peine
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1/31/24
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I recently received a welcome reprint of a wonderful book written 40 years ago by an old friend and colleague in the days when self-publishing was a new concept and doomed to failure by those darned …
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By Dave Wood
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1/26/24
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To the editor,
Reading the Journal of Jan. 3, ’24 in the Pierce County accident report. There were two more accidents at the intersection of Highway 10 and County Road S. As there have …
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1/26/24
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To the editor,
Why would you do that? Include the place of employment in reporting on an alleged criminal act when it had zero to do with the issue? Only explanation I …
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1/26/24
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The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news:
first name: Thomas
last name: Krajewski
address: 214 Marcou Rd
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1/26/24
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To the editor,
We have just come out of the Christmas season and materialist revelry aside there is an undercurrent of wonderful sentiment that persists and renews the importance of …
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1/26/24
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Editor’s note: At a special elector’s meeting held Aug. 30, which the Journal reported on, River Falls School District residents in attendance voted unanimously to grant the district …
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1/26/24
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As your state representative, I want to draw attention to the significance of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day which occurred recently. This day offers our community a vital chance to get together …
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By Rep. Warren Petryk
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1/26/24
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To the editor,
Western Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District is represented by a man who has dedicated his life to serving our nation - Congressman Derrick Van Orden. His long and …
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1/26/24
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To the editor,
I want to thank the O'Connell Funeral Home for the funeral of our son Sanjeev Dhawan Jr. From the time our son was brought back to Ellsworth from the Twin Cities, Mike and his …
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1/26/24
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A half century ago when first I married the B.W., I made a big mistake by almost irritating my new mother-in-law Elsie Pirsig, a fine lady, but one I certainly didn’t want to alienate. So what …
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By Dave Wood
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1/26/24
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I might go outside this week. It seems like it’s getting back to being my kind of winter.
El Niño is my friend. The weather pattern sweeps warmer waters our way, making winter more …
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By John McLoone
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1/25/24
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Every day, I hear the words “we should have done this years ago.” Estate Planning is extremely important for asset protection, ensuring your legacy, and protecting your family. It’s …
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By Sidney Shaffer
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1/25/24
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If only walls could talk, think of the stories they would have to tell. This was the thought running through my head as I drove by the old Ellsworth Junior High as its demolition began on Monday.
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By Sarah Nigbor
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1/25/24
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As we settle into winter and the appearance of that four-letter word that is both cherished and hated, I’d like to take a moment to thank J.W. Elliot.
It was Elliot, hailing from Toronto, …
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By Chris Hardie
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1/25/24
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