For seven generations Dopps Dairy Domain has been a staple of dairy farming in Central Wisconsin. Throughout that time they have kept the tradition alive while continuing to grow and advance with the …
Dear Reader, We are all inhabitants of private universes. One person’s world revolves around the crack of a bat against a baseball, the geometry of a perfect swing, the smell of grass and …
Motorcycle groups riding across Waushara County is not unusual but certainly do catch your attention. There is one group that needs our appreciation for the crucial role they with children in need …
Dear Reader, Father’s Day is just around the corner—a perfect time to reflect on the men who raised us, guided us, and helped shape who we are. Fathers, notably, were there at the …
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 …
On May 17, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 317 Junior group gathered to show appreciation for Veterans. The group painted rocks with various patriotic designs to place around Wautoma. You can see …
Dear Reader, Let’s consider what it means when someone tells a lie. Whether it’s told to one person or many—depending on the liar’s available platforms—the essence …
Dear Reader, As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to remember and honor those who gave everything for our nation. Each Memorial Day, we stand in solemn gratitude for thos who never …
Dear Reader, In the final accounting, when the ledger of our days closes and the last breath escapes like a whisper into the void, what remains of us? We who once walked with purpose, …
Perhaps it is just human behavior that we get used to the treasures in our backyard and lose sight of their importance. In this case, perhaps it is the many trout streams that flow through our …
Dear Reader, Mother's Day is upon us - a moment to pause and honor the women who gave us life, love, and guidance. Each of us owes our existence to a mother, through whom, by the grace of …
Dear Reader, Remember the song "Just Dropped In (to see what condition my condidtion was in)" by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition? In today's world, rare indeed is the person who …
Dear Reader, Easter is upon us, a time of great celebration for Christians around the world. It is the day we proclaim, Christ is risen!—a moment of triumph over death, of hope restored, …
Dear Reader, In a world overwhelmed by noise, wisdom is too often drowned out. Today, everything fights for our attention—headlines, outrage, sirens, engines—clamoring for dominance in an …
What’s up with all those hanging bags from trees throughout the county? The most common answer is “Maple syrup time!” Did you know you can also tap silver and red maples, hickory, …
Dear reader, I am not just one; I am a unit of many — my ancestors who paved the way, the stages of my life shaped by community and friends, and the family of God's creation to which …
Dear Reader, Life's treasures aren't measured in material possessions like a sleek car or a spacious mansion. You could have all of these things, but without someone to share them with, …
Dear Reader, As the calendar turns to another New Year, we find ourselves at a familiar crossroads, a time for renewal and reflection. It's a time when we take stock of our lives, weighing …
Dear Editor, We have all seen the television commercials about life insurance. One friend talking to another about a mutual friend who died suddenly without life insurance. I am a retired …
