LOCAL
Vietnam vet to receive medals
During the Vietnam War, Chuck Volkey was a superb medic (he only lost one soldier in the field), an exemplary soldier (he received an “excellent” conduct and efficiency rating from the U.S. Army) and a dedicated soul (he spent part of his leave time in ...more
OPINION
Safe and sound in D.C.
I recently returned from a ten-day conference in Washington, D.C. Have you ever been? It was my first trip to our nation’s capital and, to be quite honest, I was not holding my breath for an enjoyable experience. That may come as a
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SPORTS
Record fall in Dells pool
The Wisconsin Dells Dolphins finally got a shot to compete in its own pool recently and took full advantage. After three straight defeats on the road, the Dolphins grabbed its first meet win of the 2009 Tri County
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COMMUNITY
Fire destroys Newport barn
Plumes of smoke mixed with the clouds Wednesday after a fire consumed a hay barn in Newport during the early ...more