Local news is in crisis. By some estimates, more than 3,200 print newspapers have vanished since 2005.
Dear Reader, In times like these—when our streets fill with protest, our communities fracture, and violence replaces dialogue —we face an unsettling truth: those who claim to …
Dear Reader, Imagine approaching your most meaningful work—the projects that enrich others’ lives, the contributions that strengthen your community, the accomplishments that truly …
Dear Reader, I want you to think back to a moment in your life when you felt fear about money. Perhaps you were laid off and watched your savings dwindle. Maybe a medical emergency emptied your …
For generations, the penny served as an entry point into commerce for children receiving their first allowance, immigrants building new lives cent by cent and working families stretching tight budgets.
Dear Reader, There are two ways to live a life, and most of us never consciously choose between them. The first is Formula One living—all throttle and adrenaline, taking corners at …
When a buyer and seller sign a purchase agreement, they create a legally binding contract. From that moment forward, backing out is no longer a matter of simply changing one’s mind; it becomes a matter of contract law and risk management.
The American flag waves in countless places across this nation every day — from suburban front porches to military bases.
Dear Reader, There’s something about growing older—about all the experiences we gather, the places we’ve been, and the people we’ve met along the way—that helps a …
Reinstate the centralized reservation system for the State Waterski Show Tournament in Wood County.
The Friends of Powers Bluff would like to thank those who contributed to the Spring Gathering and Homecoming on May 3.
Dear Reader, In life, we all experience what I’d call “protected moments in time”—those rare and powerful instances where everything feels eternal. Perhaps it was the day you …
Dear Reader, Another Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us, and for one day, everyone—Irish or not—joins in the celebration. On this day, we revel in the so-called “luck of the …
Dear Editor, As we recognize Long-Term Care Administrator’s Week this March, I’d like to highlight the incredible partnership between long-term care administrators and hospice providers. …
Dear Reader, When we stop to think about the design of the human body, we might find ourselves wondering if it could have been crafted more efficiently. Consider the everyday processes of hydration …
To our valued readers, We want to take a moment to explain an important update to our editorial policy regarding political letters and opinion pieces. While many media companies are eliminating …
The Beautiful Places When we first moved to Marshfield, I noticed that names were everywhere; donor names could be found in most public spaces. To be honest, I wondered why people wanted public …
Dear Reader, Until recently, I had never been to Cartagena, Colombia. But when the opportunity arose for a short getaway with some old friends, I couldn’t resist. Cartagena is a vast and …
Dear Reader, One of God’s greatest gifts is the gift of life. But that gift comes with an expiration date. In the grand scheme of eternity, our time on this earth is just a speck—here …