Another Blow To The Free Press KRIS LEONHARDT MMC SENIOR EDITOR “The founding fathers gave the free press the protection it must have to fulfill its essential role in our democracy. The press was to serve the governed, not the governors.” That quote from Steven Spielberg’s The Post sums up the role of media when it was created and a role media struggles to hold onto today. The

Youth Apprenticeship Partners Up With Businesses JONI DERUYTER Consultant, CESA 6 College and Career Readiness Center “I am learning skills needed for my career and getting school credit for working because I am in Youth Apprenticeship!” This is a very popular theme when students were asked why they enrolled in Youth Apprenticeship (YA). When a junior or senior in high school is

PUBLISHER’S LETTER Senate Bill 55: The ‘Pull The Wool Over The Taxpayer’s Eyes’ Act PATRICK J. WOOD PUBLISHER Dear Reader, They are at it again. This week the Wisconsin State Senate voted to pass SB 55 by a vote of 20 to 12. They should have called it “The Pull The Wool Over The Taxpayer’s Eyes Act,” because if Bill 55 is passed by the Assembly and signed by the Governor,

Menzel Announces Candidacy In District 13 Senate Race Entrepreneur, community volunteer and problem solver Todd Menzel announced on December 30, his intention to run for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 13th Senate District. Menzel is a business owner with 20 years of leadership experience, serving as the chief executive officer for Menzel Enterprises, Inc., one of the largest transportation

Snowshoeing For Everyone Snowshoes can take hikers off the beaten trail during the winter to discover even more of the state’s natural wonders. (submitted) JACKIE SCHARFENBERG Forest Naturalist More than six inches of snow covering the ground? Would you rather slog through the snow or float on the top? If you prefer to float, then snowshoeing is for you. It’s also a safe COVID-19 activity

Newspapers Are A Lantern, Not A Spear BEHIND THE HEADLINES MITCHELL BRADLEY KELLER Last week, a story emerged from neighboring Hustisford about a local veteran, Elroy Stern, who was questioned by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) stemming from concerns – made by an anonymous person – that Stern was planning to “cause problems” on Inauguration Day. The anonymous “tip”

What To Expect When Calling 9-1-1 Dale Schmidt DALE SCHMIDT Dodge County Sheriff The purpose of my monthly sheriff’s column is to provide insight and education from the desk of the Sheriff. Recently I was asked by a citizen if I could explain what to expect when calling 9-1-1. What a fantastic question and I have elicited the assistance of my Communications Lt. Christine Churchill