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After Charleston, celebrate cultural differences -- Marihelen Denning Stoltz
The tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina. reinforces why society should be ready to talk about and deal with the ugliness of prejudice, bigotry, discrimination and racism in a constructive way.
Hate groups a greater threat than jihadists -- Richard Aviles
Since 9/11, people motivated by domestic hate groups have killed five times as many Americans as those aligned with foreign terrorist groups, according to the New York Times column "The Growin…
Walker never should have accepted money -- Thomas Bartell
The real story isn't that Gov. Scott Walker is returning the donations he received from the leader of a white supremacist group.
Those who come illegally aren't 'immigrants' -- Dave Gorak
The headline on Sunday's column by Francis Wilkinson, "Nominee will favor legalizing immigrants," is one more example of the scourge of political correctness. Author George Orwell called it "d…
'Art' is more offensive than mascots -- Ray Unger
The solution to the mascot issue is simple: Declare that mascots are art.
Sheriff's office: 2-year-old drowned in pool at Deerfield home
The drowning appeared to be accidental and officials said is not being treated as a criminal matter.
Michael Flores: Create middle school sports
Up to $500,000 would be spent to create about four sports teams at Madison's 12 middle schools under a proposal by Flores.
Beloit looking for new company to handle investigation of police chief and deputy police chief
The company that was expected to lead the internal investigation of Beloit's police chief and deputy police chief does not want the job.
Madison-based Iconica to build $12M senior housing community in Fort Atkinson
To open next spring, the 89,000-square-foot building will offer 60 apartment-style units and create 30 new jobs.
Hands on Wisconsin: Removing the flag is easier than gun control
Removing the Confederate flag from the grounds of the State Capitol in South Carolina, is more politically palatable than calling for tougher gun laws.
Ketchum, Robert R. "Bob"
MOULTON, Iowa - Robert R. "Bob" Ketchum, age 59, of Moulton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Henkel, The Rev. Kenneth
MADISON - The Rev. Kenneth Henkel born Oct. 27, 1938, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Gunnelson, Roger W.
STOUGHTON / ADAMS-FRIENDSHIP - Roger W. Gunnelson, age 86, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday, June 26, 2015, from 3:30 p.m. unti…
Johnson, Russell C.
WAUNAKEE - Russell C. Johnson passed away at the age of 93 on June 18, 2015, with his family by his side at the Waunakee Manor Nursing Home in Waunakee, Wis.
Farley, James Duncan
HOBE SOUND, Fla. - James Duncan Farley died peacefully at home in Hobe Sound, Fla., on June 17, 2015, after a progressive decline in health. Mr. Farley was born on June 24, 1926, to Alice Dunc…
Grzybowski, Edwin T.
COTTAGE GROVE / GREEN BAY - Edwin T. Grzybowski, age 87, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Green Bay, died Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. He was born March 7, 1928, in Gr…
Durrie, Robert P. Jr.
LODI - Robert Paul Durrie Jr., age 63, of Lodi, Wis., died on Friday, June 19, 2015, in Lodi. He was born on April 4, 1952, in Lincoln, Neb., the son of Robert and Mary Durrie. He married Laur…
Hinderman, Eleanor L. "Ellie"
PLATTEVILLE - Eleanor L. "Ellie" Hinderman, age 80, of Platteville, formerly of Cuba City, died Monday, June 22, 2015, at Southwest Health Center Hospital in Platteville.
Garvey, Kenneth E. "Ken"
PLATTEVILLE - Kenneth E. "Ken" Garvey, age 75, of Platteville, died on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at UW-Hospitals, Madison, after a brief illness. Keeping the personal wishes of Ken, private fam…
Goranson, Chuck Dean
PORTAGE - There will be a memorial gathering for Chuck, who passed away on Aug. 17, 2014, held on Saturday, June 27, 2015, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the HITCHING POST, 2503 W. Wisconsin St., Po…
