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Guest view: Ideas for real change
Running for sheriff of Monroe County has been a remarkable experience. Not only has it allowed me the opportunity to challenge myself, but also it challenged the community to provide feedback on how they view the Monroe County Sheriff’s office and their ideas on how we should operate in the future.
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Book review: Wright book offers insights into Scientology
September 20th, 2018by Larry Ballwahn
This is not a book review, but rather a book awareness. It is likely that you’ve come across the term Scientology.
Book review: Magnusson book explores ‘death cleanings,’ or reducing possessions
September 13th, 2018by Larry Ballwahn
We like our stuff. During our lifetime, we tend to collect a lot of stuff, sometimes intentionally, sometimes by benign neglect.
Book review: In ‘A Fatal Grace,’ electrocution occurs on a lake during a curling match
September 6th, 2018by Larry Ballwahn
Louise Penny’s “A Fatal Grace” is the second book in the “Chief Inspector Gamache” series. Like its predecessor, it is set in Three Pines, Quebec.
Book review: ‘Sing Unburied Sing’ depicts wandering spirits
August 24th, 2018by Larry Ballwahn
Narrated through the eyes of several of the main characters, Jesmyn Ward’s 2017 novel “Sing Unburied Sing” is unique. Richie, one of the narrators, is a ghost, one of the unburied.
Book review: Aldo Leopold’s daughter reflects on work at family shack near Baraboo
August 16th, 2018by Larry Ballwahn
Estella B. Leopold, the youngest of the Leopold children, has written about her experiences at “The Shack,” the setting of Aldo Leopold’s famous “Sand County Almanac.”
Letter to the editor: Imagine if free lunch program in Norwalk was expanded?
August 16th, 2018by Chris Gough
It was great to see your write up on United Methodist Church in Norwalk and the excellent service it provides to the community.
Letter to the editor: Leah Vukmir is a caring nurse, military mom, tough-minded politician
August 9th, 2018by Doug Rogalla
Over the last many months, I have gotten to know and trust Leah Vukmir. Leah is running for U.S. Senate, aiming to unseat Tammy Baldwin.
Letter to the editor: Biggest challenge to single-payer system is political
August 9th, 2018by Taryn Lawler
As a physician, my responsibility is to provide the best care possible to my patients. Many factors help me fulfill that responsibility: continuing education about innovative treatments, the insights of my colleagues, and of course, the efforts of my patients themselves.
Letter to the editor: Jeremy Likely is best choice for Monroe County sheriff
August 9th, 2018by Kristen Gust
On Aug. 14, we, the citizens of Monroe County, will have the opportunity to select which sheriff candidate will move forward to the general election.
Letter to the editor: Vote for Paul Buhr for state Assembly
August 9th, 2018by Jeff and Angie Lawrence
Vote for Paul Buhr on Aug. 14. Paul is running for the 96th Assembly position on the Democratic ballot.
Community
Norwalk Public Library has fiction, nonfiction titles
Royall class of ‘63 reunites
Norwalk Clovers elect new officers
Grace Community Church announces intent to restore youth center
Luncheon will be offered for Second Harvest volunteers
Opinion
Book review: Wright book offers insights into Scientology
Editorial cartoon
Book review: Magnusson book explores ‘death cleanings,’ or reducing possessions
Book review: In ‘A Fatal Grace,’ electrocution occurs on a lake during a curling match
Book review: ‘Sing Unburied Sing’ depicts wandering spirits
Backtalk
Local Facebook posts indicate a high level of anxiety
In face of flood damage, remaining uninvolved and indifferent won’t work
After flooding, government has not ridden in like a white knight
Time to redraw the floodplain maps?
What a difference one word can make
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