LETTERS OPINIONS
Remembering the Battle of the Bulge
To the Editor: December 16 marks the 80th anniversary of the World War II Battle of the Bulge which was fought in the Ardennes area of Europe.
Meteorologist speaks out on climate crisis
To the Editor: When I studied meteorology 35 years ago, many didn’t believe climate change was real. Now, many know it is real, and humans are the primary driver through fossil fuel burning. Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are 50% higher than in pre-industrial times. Carbon-based gases trap heat …
Government drama won’t start until Jan. 20
There’s nothing like a clear election victory to clear away a constitutional crisis. Or to set one in motion. The result: Jan. 6, 2025, will be a bore. But Jan. 20, 2025, will be a spectacle.
Your Right to Know
The other day, in my role as an advocate for open government, I heard from a Wisconsin resident who has waited more than five months for records he requested from a local law enforcement agency. He has gently prodded the agency several times, asking, “How much more time is my …
River News: Our View
Well, you know what they say about life: Three things are certain — death, taxes, and a pardon for Hunter Biden. No doubt not a soul in America, not even a low-propensity voter, whatever that is, doubted that, once the election was done, Joe Biden would pardon his son. And …
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Reader questions Minocqua QR codes, passes along words of caution
To the Editor: The recent article that after one season Minocqua is planning to expand QR code boat landing fees to include general parking on the island of Minocqua. Not really well versed on QR codes and their use I did an internet search to familiarize myself.
Lost in the circus acts, Putin’s declaration chills
Nearly lost in the post-election news — the nomination of an iconoclast to run the nation’s health agency who is at odds with the nation’s health experts, and an account of the former congressman chosen to be the chief law enforcement officer who, according to witnesses, had sex with a …
Small signs of hope
The election was a devastating defeat for Democrats. But does it foreshadow an enduring realignment of American politics? Probably not. There’s plenty of evidence that voters chose between two distinctive personal brands: Donald Trump, who they liked, and the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris team, which they did not.
River News: Our View
Several years ago, we wrote a Thanksgiving column about giving thanks to political opponents, primarily because giving thanks to political opponents means that there are opponents to give thanks to.
Town clerk thanks team for safe, successful election
To the Editor: With the election behind us, I would like to take a moment to extend my thanks to the dedicated team of people who ensured a safe and successful election in St. Germain; election inspectors and poll workers, Vilas County Clerk’s office, Vilas County Sheriff’s Department and the …
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River News: Our View
While President-elect Donald Trump’s victory came as a surprise to many liberals and conservatives alike, others on the right were confident all along of a Trump victory.
A reader’s reflection on sacrifice
To the Editor: On Veterans Day, I thought about my father, he volunteered and risked his life fighting fascists during World War ll. I then reflected on Donald Trump disparaging Senator John McCain. He called McCain, who spent five years as a POW, a “Loser,” and said, “He was a …
Oneida County Court Report
The following cases were recently filed or heard in Oneida County Circuit Court:
Heartfelt thanks to local schools for honoring veterans
To the Editor: We wish to express our most sincere heartfelt gratitude to our area schools for the fantastic programs they put on to honor the veterans for Veteran’s Day. We appreciate that the programs are on different days so the veterans can attend several or all. Each program also …
A reader’s reflection on sacrifice and political controversy
To the Editor: On Veteran’s Day, I thought about my father, he volunteered and risked his life fighting fascists during WWII. I then reflected on Donald Trump disparaging Senator John McCain. He called McCain, who spent five years as a POW, a “Loser,” and said, “He was a war hero …
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