Opinion
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From the Publisher: Nonconformity in a conformist world
Dear reader, Nowadays and perhaps before, there seems to be a constant pressure to conform, fit in and take the normal route. If some people don’t ... -
Kemmeter column; Holiday Baskets need help for Christmas joy
By Gene Kemmeter Help is needed again to assist families and individuals with a holiday meal and gifts during the Christmas holiday. The period of the ... -
Be our guest: Help Edgewater Manor stay out of jeopardy
In order to keep Edgewater Manor out of jeopardy, the Edgewater seniors are asking for help in contacting city alderpersons and others. We’re hopeful that Edgewater ... -
From the Publisher: Aging or the Art of Aging
Dear reader, As we age, we can tend to become somewhat set in our ways. Thinking outside of the box for many of us becomes less ... -
Schuh column: Experiencing the world
By Jim Schuh Many years ago, I was startled to learn of an older woman who had never set foot outside of Portage County. How could ... -
Around the county: Breaking into fall
By Taylor J. Hale Staff Writer PORTAGE COUNTY – As the foam tombstones and purple lights of Halloween come down, turkeys and Thanksgiving decor are already ... -
From the Publisher: Transients of Love and Loss
Dear reader, We are all transients of life’s phases and circumstance. We spend time with each other for durations of years, months, weeks, moments. Then we ... -
Kemmeter column: Lesser-known sites leave deep memories
By Gene Kemmeter Travelers have their own buckets lists, and they like to go to well known locations, places where millions of people go because of ... -
From the publisher: How you can help combat homelessness?
Dear readers, We have a very direct request of you today, as part of the follow-up to our recent statewide reporting and editorial project on homelessness ... -
Schuh column
By Jim Schuh When I purchase something, I like to know what I’m paying for. You probably do, too, so you might have had a surprise ...
