Opinion
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Letter to the Editor: A pint for a pint
June 1st is the date for the next Red Cross, Plover/Whiting Blood Drive. The drive will be held at the Plover Municipal Building, noon – 6 ... -
Kemmeter column: Little, light lift sometimes needed in life
By Gene Kemmeter More than 20 years ago, the Portage County Gazette started a little column in its pages referring to some of the wacky moments ... -
From the Publisher: Adapting to the new normal
Dear reader, Our governmental leaders seem to be confused. Some are emphasizing that we should take precautions against infection with the coronavirus—stay home, keep businesses closed, ... -
Isherwood column: Our flag – the embodiment of history
By Justin Isherwood It’s 4:30 going on 5. The wind has changed to an insistent westerly. A chill is attached, the day will be warm enough ... -
Kemmeter column: Regular upgrades work better than periodic
By Gene Kemmeter Neighborhood street reconstruction has become an annual project for Stevens Point in recent years, as the city slowly and methodically upgrades its infrastructure. ... -
Be our guest: Plan is response to human-made disaster, not a pandemic
By AFT-Wisconsin UW System President Ray Cross is proposing a plan to shrink the UW System, consolidating and eliminating programs and positions across campuses. “This plan ... -
Letter to the Editor: Park Ridge government not alive and well
Dear editor, Good government is not alive and well in Park Ridge. Two years ago the Village Board asked residents to vote on fire protection options. ... -
Be our guest: The Year of the Nurse: Leading the COVID-19 response
Teri Theiler RN, BSN, MHA, Chief Administrative Officer To be a fellow worker with God is the highest aspiration of which we can conceive man capable. ... -
From the Publisher: A matter of perspective
Dear reader, We’ve been quarantined for weeks now, and a definitive end is not yet in sight. Some of us have spouses, live-ins, children, and grandchildren ... -
Be our guest: Celebrate Provider Appreciation Day on May 8
By Childcaring staff Thank you early childhood professionals for your dedication, commitment, and compassion. We appreciate you. Early childhood professionals are more than essential. COVID-19 has ...
