opinion

More businesses need to hire those with disabilities TO THE EDITOR To the community of New Richmond.

The one thing about change is it is constant! Nothing could be more accurate in our business these days. And with that comes the challenges of keeping up with those changes. An example of change? Last year, RiverTown Multimedia and its parent Forum Communications Company purchased...

Swept under the rug Last week, the paper reported on a Hudson man accused of possessing hardcore preteen pornography. His name is John Nerbonne. You can follow his case on CCAP at https://wcca.wicourts.gov. You can also follow the case of a man named Joseph Brabeck.

Life changing momentsTO THE EDITOR The last seven months have been life changing for our family. There have been scary, sad and challenging moments. But there have been so many moments of grace, compassion, love and kindness. It is difficult to find the words to adequately express...

Bob Swanda, community friend TO THE EDITOR I was saddened to learn of Bob Swanda's passing. I'll remember him best by paraphrasing the Boyce and Hart lyrics from the age when we were schoolmates, neighbors and buddies: "A friend will never leave you, If you're wrong or if you're...

You thought wrong TO THE EDITOR After "13 Reasons Why" was first published in 2007 by Jay Asher, its content was spread like wildfire. Teens across the country couldn't stop talking about Hannah Baker, Clay, Justin, and the other unforgettable characters.

Preventing dog bites TO THE EDITOR In April, the United States Postal Service promoted National Dog Bite Prevention Week. I am writing to ask our customers to extend their efforts and help make this "National Dog Bite Prevention Year." Pet owners' efforts are critical when you consider...

Thankful for increase in Alzheimer's research funding TO THE EDITOR This year, the annual cost of caring for individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementias will reach $259 billion, $175 billion of which comes in direct costs to Medicare and Medicaid. Yet in 2016, for every...

If you read my column periodically, you know that there are several questions that I like to ask people I interview, but one in particular which I try to remember to ask almost everyone because it gets to the heart of everything. I believe I could write every column about someone's...