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Tom Oates: Health plus experience should help re-establish the running game
No one, it seems, is giving the University of Wisconsin football team much of a chance against one of the nation’s most difficult schedules.
Badgers football: Coach Paul Chryst scolds team after “undisciplined” practice
Wide receiver Reggie Love threw punches at Joe Ferguson and Titus Booker on Saturday, one play before tight end Kyle Penniston engaged in a shoving match with multiple UW defenders.
Greasy caption slides to victory in this week's You Toon contest
Dave Bouche of Dane is this week’s You Toon winner.
Give Libertarians a try this year -- Josh Alexander
For those of you frustrated with the two major-party candidates for president, I urge you to consider Libertarian Gary Johnson.
Voters deserve more news about third parties -- James Maas
In the State Journal's recent article “Clinton leads state by 15,” I read down far enough to get the rest of the story.
Trump supporters will be heard on Election Day -- Jodi Johnston
To all those letter writers who deluge this paper daily with their hate against Donald Trump, I just want to say: Keep going strong.
Trump and GOP deserve each other -- Brent Odell
It's beyond belief.
Cut administrators to fund the freeze -- George Savage
The phrase “tuition freeze” makes for good politics, but not good policy. The University of Wisconsin System campuses have been economically pinched for years. As a result, many of the best and brightest faculty have simply left for other states.
Help panhandlers find stable jobs -- Susan Nelson
It breaks my heart to see the number of homeless, jobless and desperate people begging for money at the traffic intersections of the malls and shopping centers.
Trump is his own worst enemy -- Michael J. Paul
Do you know who is Donald Trump's worst nightmare? The answer is obvious to the Democratic Party: It's Donald Trump himself!
Where are the better options for homeless? -- Eve Siegel Beck
Wednesday's State Journal editorial, "Panhandlers should steer clear of roads," contended "they have better options for seeking help than distracting heavy traffic." It also stated that "banning begging at major intersections will encourage the truly indigent to find better options…
Lagerroos, William A.
MADISON - William A. Lagerroos, age 74, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, at his home. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Please share your memories at www.CressFuneralService.com.
Strain, Gregory E.
MADISON - Gregory E. Strain, age 69, passed away on Aug. 13, 2016. Arrangements are pending.
Thaden, Thomas C.
SUN PRAIRIE - Thomas C. Thaden, age 64, passed away on Aug. 12, 2016. He was born April 29, 1952, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Perkins) Thaden.
Van Meer, William Bruce Sr.
BELLEVILLE - William Bruce Van Meer Sr., age 82, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at his home in Belleville. He was born on Sept. 30, 1933, in Owosso, Mich., to his parents, Ernest and Ahlela (Keyes) Van Meer.
Waech, Todd Wayne
MADISON - The Lord called Todd Wayne Waech, age 58, to his heavenly home, peacefully joining his parents, George and Betty Waech, and his brother, Jeffrey Waech, on Aug. 9, 2016. Todd is survived by his sister, Kim; nephew, Collin;…
Gehin, Leo B.
BELLEVILLE - Leo B. Gehin, age 92, of Belleville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at Heartsong Assisted Living in Belleville.
De Haven, Doster Robert "Doc" Jr.
MADISON - Blow, Gabriel Blow. Beloved father, musician, and teacher, Doster Robert "Doc" De Haven Jr., passed to heaven on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. His rendition of "Basin Street Blues" accompanied him and his…
Hellenbrand, Evelyn C.
WAUNAKEE - After a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, Evelyn C. "Evie" Hellenbrand, age 87, of Waunakee, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at The Ridges in Lodi, Wis. She was born in Martinsville on Oct. 25, 1928, to Weinand…
Herbrand, Melvin L.
WAUNAKEE - Mel Herbrand, age 91, a proud World War II veteran, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, at a Madison hospital.
