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Coloma, Wisconsin Needs New England Town Meetin’ Over Waushara County Sheriff’s Department Fiasco
Coloma, Wisconsin, recently drew the unenviable attention for turning small‑town governance into statewide headlines. According to the Badger Project, two sheriff’s department officers each pocketed a cool $75,000 over a three-year period while producing no citations and making no arrests. There is zero evidence that they remembered Coloma existed. It’s the kind of civic arrangement that makes you wonder… Continue reading
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DXing Captivated Young And Old Alike
I came across the following diary entries from my husband’s 2nd great-grandfather, George Rowe, who was born just before the Civil War started in 1860. That means he was about 62 years old at the time he was DXing. Say what? George was a sheep farmer and retired schoolteacher who would sit by the amber… Continue reading
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Red Flag Law Makes For Another Election Night Success
It felt really good on Election Night to see determined voters and concerned citizens take a stand. In state after state, contest after contest, there was a clear message being sent that no one could miss. Concerns about our democracy as evidenced by Pennsylvania ballots piling up to secure the underpinning of their Supreme Court.… Continue reading
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Todd Eugene Wilson Leaves Us With Reasons To Smile
“What’s up, Captain?” That was Todd Eugene Wilson’s signature greeting whenever he called me. Over the years, it never changed. The first time we spoke—about 24 years ago—I was struck by the unmistakable Maine accent that colored every syllable. Even after living in Florida for a time and then settling in Tennessee, Todd never lost… Continue reading
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