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Summer is finally here and it came in with some unbelievably hot weather for our area. We aren’t used to 100°+ heat indexes. So, I thought it might be fun this week to look at a little …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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6/26/25
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Hello friends, This week I spent three days camped on an island on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage with my golden retriever Red. This trip was a bit unique as I hit some pretty harsh weather but still …
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By Mark Walters
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6/20/25
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Recent scenes on the news might make you wonder where exactly we are living. From masked men “disappearing” people off of the streets to the military being deployed in a law enforcement …
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By Jimmy Cardinal
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6/20/25
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One morning each week, my alarm goes off much earlier than usual, and I leave the house early for work. The best thing about getting going at that time is the great AM radio that you can dial in from …
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By John McLoone
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6/18/25
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I think I’m actually being too good of a husband. I may have gone above and beyond my husbandly duties. Problem is, I’m hoping I don’t have a hard time getting things back to the …
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By John McLoone
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6/12/25
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One thing that has become abundantly clear in the first five months of the second Trump administration is that the president is more willing to push the bounds of executive power than he was in his …
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By Jimmy Cardinal
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6/10/25
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Our community lost a wonderful man recently with the passing of Norby Pabich. He was a city council member for more than 20 years. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. The Master Package …
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By Scott Jalling, Mayor of Owen
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6/10/25
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I try to stick to just the facts when I report on a meeting. At the risk of making some people mad, I am now going to give my opinion on the joint meeting between Owen and Withee. The only two …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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6/3/25
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I’m envious of people who have artistic talents.
A few software versions ago, I felt I could hold my own in graphic design. A few years back, however, I alerted anyone who needed to know …
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By John McLoone
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5/28/25
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Two events that took place last Monday demonstrated how misguided the priorities of the current administration are when it comes to immigration policy. The first is when Deputy Secretary of State …
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By Mayor Scott Jalling
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5/28/25
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I lived through the heart attack that, thankfully, wasn’t. Some background: By virtue of winning, or losing, the genetic lottery, I landed firmly on the McLoone side. Men are bald, carry a …
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By John McLoone
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5/20/25
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It is spring, things are growing, and it is time to think happy thoughts. Last year because of shoulder pain, I couldn’t do any work in my flower bed, so needless to say, I will have to do …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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5/18/25
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I have visited Benjamin Franklin’s grave at the Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love. Old Ben must be spinning in it right now, his supply of brotherly love …
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By Bill Barth
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5/18/25
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I don’t know how it happened, but somewhere in the last couple months, I turned into an old man. Winter, I believe, aged me. I feel like I went into it with at least a little vim and vigor. …
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By John McLoone
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5/13/25
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By the time this hits print, there could be a new pope. It’s unlikely that the 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine chapel will arrive at a choice that quickly, but stranger things have …
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By John McLoone
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5/7/25
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What a spectacular birthday bash weekend!! I'd like to hand out a lot of thank yous for making this event a success starting first with the Centennial Committee. The dedication and commitment from …
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By Scott Jalling, Mayor of Owen
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5/4/25
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Dear Editor: Funding for institutions of higher learning, including the University of Wisconsin’s campuses in Wausau and Marshfield, is being used to coerce them into following philosophical …
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5/4/25
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This past weekend was a time of both celebration and sadness. On Saturday, we held the first big event of Owen’s Centennial celebration. And everything went as it should. It was a time to be …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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5/4/25
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When it comes to building wealth, long-term investing remains one of the most effective strategies for everyday individuals. While the idea of watching your investments grow over time is appealing, …
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By Jack Syryczuk
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5/4/25
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The older I get the cooler I get. I’m not talking about cool, like I was in high school, with my hair feathered back and collar up. I’m talking about temperature. At some point in life, I …
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By John McLoone
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4/24/25
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