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Union training programs are key to workforce -- Frank Piraino

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 6:00pm
Aside from the political issues of right-to-work legislation now making its way through our Legislature, we must preserve the training of expert craft construction workers now provided and fun…

Politicians love themselves more than America -- Mike Pfrang

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 6:00pm
Rudy Giuliani thinks President Barack Obama doesn’t love America, and Gov. Scott Walker doesn’t know whether Obama does.

Prevent the privatization of education -- James Fortier

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 6:00pm
We should all be concerned about the attack on our public schools taking place in our state Legislature. An attempt is being made to greatly expand voucher and charter schools.

Support Daley for Supreme Court -- Robert J. Hein

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 6:00pm
Please join me in voting for Judge James Daley for the Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 7.

Bill that would delay use of test scores circulating among lawmakers

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 6:00pm
The legislation is in response to concerns over the Smarter Balanced exam, which is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, that students in Wisconsin will take next month.

Clorox to stop shipping to Woodman's, wants lawsuit dismissed

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 5:00pm
The Clorox Co. will no longer sell its consumer products to Woodman’s grocery stores and is also asking a judge to dismiss Woodman’s price discrimination lawsuit against Clorox.

Governor's proposed cap on historic tax credits could threaten Garver Feed Mill proposals

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 4:45pm
Four developers competing to redevelop historic property all rely on millions in the state tax credits for redeveloping historic buildings.

Packers: Team releases veteran linebacker A.J. Hawk

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 4:15pm
The Green Bay Packers have released inside linebacker A.J. Hawk, cutting ties with the nine-year veteran and respected locker room presence.

Johnson, Craig S. "Tiger"

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON / JANESVILLE - Craig S. "Tiger" Johnson, age 51, of Madison and Janesville, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at home. He was born in Janesville on April 2, 1963, the beloved son of Char…

Perrin, Merlin

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
JOY, Ill. - Merl Perrin, age 69, of Joy, Ill., died on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House. Merlin James was born on Jan. 28, 1946, in Fennimore, Wis., to Frank and Lucina (S…

Gilbertson, Florence Edna (Wittman)

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
WYOCENA - Florence Edna (Wittman) Gilbertson, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015.

Van Fleet, Nancy R.

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
COLUMBUS - Nancy R. Van Fleet, age 82, died on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at the Columbus Community Hospital. She was born on Nov. 12, 1932, in Madison, to Evan and Irene (Steinhauer) Hughes.

Shoemaker, Jean M. (Poore)

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Jean M. (Poore) Shoemaker, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. A full obituary will appear in the Sunday, March 8, 2015, edition of the paper.

Matheson, Connie M.

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
SUN PRAIRIE - Connie M. Matheson, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

O'Connell, David J.

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
FITCHBURG - David J. O'Connell, age 64, passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015. He was born on Nov. 23, 1950, in Geneva, Ill., the son of John F. and Barbara J. (Hanson) O'Connell.

McDonald, Mary Lou

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
SPRING GREEN / ARENA - Mary Lou McDonald, age 51, of Spring Green/Arena, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, with family by her side.

Maki, Laurie Ann

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
WATERTOWN - Laurie Ann Maki passed away on Feb. 21, 2015.

Rodencal, Gilbert Harry

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
PRAIRIE DU SAC - Gil Rodencal, age 91, passed away at The Pines on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. He was born on May 2, 1923, in Berlin, Wis., the son of Harry and Mary Rodencal.

Breunig, Cynthia (Marx) "Cindy"

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
MIDDLETON - Cindy (Marx) Breunig, age 56, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, with her husband and sons by her side.

Hanson, Duane E.

Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:30pm
MIDDLETON - Duane E. Hanson, born on Mother's Day, May 10, 1942, died on Feb. 24, 2015, in his home in Middleton.

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