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Jerry Davis: Finding that first morel is the task at hand
Each year it seems gatherers are faced with the same scenario. The difficulty comes in two forms: When to begin searching and where to begin exploring.
Fiskars to build new Americas headquarters in Middleton, add 55 jobs
The $26.3 million facility will serve as a base of company operations for North, Central and South America.
Wrong choices can lead to homelessness -- William Lynch
Saturday's letter to the editor "Show compassion for the homeless" asked whether anyone thinks it is easy to be homeless. It stated, "few are homeless by choice."
Soglin demonizes poorest community members -- Peggy J. Troller
It was with profound sadness that I read the April 25 article “Soglin cracks down on drifters.” Mayor Paul Soglin recently won an election in which one of his promises was to help citizens liv…
Let public know facts about John Doe -- Richard Beal
Recently in Iowa, Gov. Scott Walker said the John Doe investigation was nothing more than a political witch hunt.
'Don't Shoot' offers glimmer of hope -- Daniel Bier
Hats off to the Madison Public Library for its handling of the installation of Mike Lroy’s painting “Don’t Shoot,” and to the Wisconsin and Madison Professional Police associations for issuing…
Madison City Council should listen to citizens on sidewalks -- Rob Zaleski
So this is how democracy works?
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‘Don’t Shoot’ offers glimmer of hope
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity terminated on UW-Madison campus
The Greek organization community at UW-Madison took another hit on Wednesday, with the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity terminated on campus.
Paul Soglin, Mike Verveer will propose $30 million rehabilitation of Madison Municipal Building
The mayor says full rehabilitation of Municipal Building at one time is the only viable option.
Police use Taser while arresting man at Memorial Union
Charles A. Blissett, 32 of Madison, was arrested on tentative charges of resisting or obstructing an officer. He also had an outstanding warrant for robbery with force.
MTI: Teacher contracts legal
Gov. Scott Walker's signature legislation that significantly diminished collective bargaining rights for most public employees did not apply to the Madison School District when contracts it ha…
Restaurant News: Cheesecake Factory will be built into central entrance of mall
The Cheesecake Factory going into West Towne Mall will be the California restaurant chain's first Wisconsin presence outside of the Milwaukee area.
Orange County Register: Emails keep IRS scandal probe afloat
John Koskinen has some ‘splaining to do.
Hands on Wisconsin: Muslims react to the 'draw the prophet' cartoon contest
It's easy to forget that the overwhelming majority of Muslims in the United States are peaceful and law-abiding.
Kessenich, Romain G.
WAUNAKEE/ VERONA - Romain G. Kessenich, age 85, died on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Four Winds Manor in Verona. He was born Aug. 15, 1929, to Gerald and Pearl (Borchers) Kessenich. He married Arle…
Packard, Robert B.
MADISON - Robert B. Packard was the beloved husband of Lucille (nee Bahr) Packard; loving father of Scott D. Packard and Steven D. (fiancée, Kim Taddeucci) Packard; and cherished grandfather o…
Pinkston, Thomas G.
MADISON - Thomas G. Pinkston, age 70, formerly of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, from Angio Sarcoma cancer. Tom is survived by his wife, Janice; sons, Matt (Melanie) and Mark (K…
Frost, Sharon Marie
COTTAGE GROVE - Sharon Marie Frost, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. A full obituary will follow. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Leatherberry, Marie H.
ELROY - Marie H. Leatherberry, age 86, of rural Elroy, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at her home. She was born on Sept. 11, 1928, in the Township of Plymouth, Juneau County, the daughte…
