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Playoff football makes for a hectic weekend

Playoff football makes for a hectic weekend

I love high school football. I got to prove it this past weekend with three of our local teams playing in the first round of the state playoffs. After an… Read more »

Vruwink: There are good job bills waiting to be passed

Vruwink: There are good job bills waiting to be passed

Another fall season has officially begun. As we all look forward to the upcoming hunting outings as well as Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, times are still very tough for many… Read more »

Krug: State working to help job seekers

Krug: State working to help job seekers

It’s my favorite time of the year. The crisp air, the smell of the leaves, the stretch run for the Packers and of course time to get back into session…. Read more »

Bill would nix donors’ need to name employers

Bill would nix donors’ need to name employers

By Bill Lueders Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism It’s hard not to like Glenn Grothman, though some people find a way. The Republican state senator from West Bend is what… Read more »

The Internet image of Wisconsin Rapids is in our control

The Internet image of Wisconsin Rapids is in our control

The Internet image of Wisconsin Rapids is in our control Last column I started looking at how we portray our city on the web, and how this is almost entirely… Read more »

Chief’s column: Have a happy and safe Halloween

Chief’s column: Have a happy and safe Halloween

Halloween is an exciting time for kids (and adults) in our communities.  Our neighborhoods will be filled with trick or treaters, so let’s make sure this is a safe and… Read more »

Whole community coud feel victimized soon

Whole community coud feel victimized soon

Within a program nationally known for dominance, there are no winners here. The accused have become victims of bullying and harassment while the victim has left. Because of laxed supervision… Read more »

Daughter’s keen debate skills rival my own

Daughter’s keen debate skills rival my own

The other night I was discussing with my significant other the frustration I have with my 12-year-old. We have reached the stage where she has an answer for absolutely EVERYTHING…. Read more »

City should take more control over web presence

City should take more control over web presence

We are often told that we should take great care how our profile on the internet portrays us to the outside world. That means no drunk Facebook pictures, no hasty… Read more »

Help spread the word about the Community Theatre

Help spread the word about the Community Theatre

By Ellen Roeseler For the VOICE I was standing at a deli counter at the grocery store the other day, getting opening night treats for the cast and crew of… Read more »

Downtown redevelopment project on verge on a bureaucratic death

Downtown redevelopment project on verge on a bureaucratic death

You know, I was on board until he said he purchased one of the buildings on the block. Now there is almost too much of a conflict of interest to… Read more »

My best friends color me in Pepto Bismol

My best friends color me in Pepto Bismol

I have the world’s best girlfriends. You can argue with me but you’d be wrong. Do you have girlfriends that surprise you with Pepto Bismol pink matching leotards to wear… Read more »

Public should be invited to the table to discuss economic development

Public should be invited to the table to discuss economic development

This is now twice that the organizers of a plan to help boost the local economy has prohibited the public from attending planning meetings. Without transparency, how could it hope… Read more »

Meaningful discussions needed with Governor

Meaningful discussions needed with Governor

The weather is starting to cool down, the kids are back in school and soon the leaves will change. The Central Wisconsin State Fair and Labor Day are behind us… Read more »

Road builders brew up public support

Road builders brew up public support

By Bill Lueders Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism If you listen to Milwaukee Brewers’ games on the radio, chances are you’ve heard it. Amid the endless — and, by about… Read more »