Last Man Standing

There is blood in the water, and the sharks are circling.  I can guarantee that every news outlet, website and opposing party operative is looking for women (and in some cases, men) to accuse politicians, media members and celebrities of sexual assault or harassment.  Every awkward first date, crude attempt at humor and even yearbook…MORE

A Glimpse Into the Future

So how are Packers fans enjoying their glimpse into the future?  I’m not saying the Brett Hundley is the future of Green Bay football.  In fact his play while Aaron Rodgers recovers from a broken collarbone is proving that his days in TitleTown are likely numbered after Number 12 returns.  But Aaron Rodgers is 33-years…MORE

Play For What Actually Counts

With their win over Iowa last week, the Wisconsin Badgers Football team clinched a spot in the Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis in three weeks.  If they were an NFL team, and the Badgers had clinched their playoff position already, they would be free to rest their key players the last couple of weeks so they could…MORE

Timing Is Everything

If we have learned anything in the past year or so it is that alleged victims of sexual assault and harassment need to be encouraged to come forward with their accusations sooner.  Women should feel that they will be believed if they accuse someone of illegal or inappropriate contact before it’s just a couple of…MORE

Why, You’re Still a Child!

It’s amazing the wide range of legal definitions of an “adult” today.  Here in Wisconsin, the minute you are born you are considered old enough to hunt with an adult–and carry your own gun.  When you are 10 you can start driving ATV’s on public trails.  At the age of 12, you can start working at…MORE

FONDY CVB PURCHASE

IT DIDN’T TAKE LONG TO FIND A BUYER FOR THE FOND DU LAC CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU.  THE BANK OF OAKFIELD WILL BE PURCHASING THE BUILDING ALONG ROLLING MEADOWS DRIVE.  THE C-V-B IS MOVING TO A SMALLER FACILITY NEXT YEAR—AS IT SEES FEWER IN-PERSON VISITORS IN THE TECHNOLOGY AGE.  NO NEW LOCATION FOR THE C-V-B…MORE

NO FOUL PLAY BABY DEATH

PRELIMINARY AUTOPSY RESULTS SHOW NO INDICATION OF FOUL PLAY IN THE DEATH OF A NORTH FOND DU LAC BABY.  THE THREE MONTH OLD GIRL WAS FOUND UNRESPONSIVE IN AN EAST SECOND STREET RESIDENCE LAST WEDNESDAY.  FINAL AUTOPSY RESULTS ARE STILL PENDING.MORE

Steve Bannon’s America

While former President George W Bush’s advisor Karl Rove can be blamed for the hyper-partisan political climate of the 2000’s, President Donald Trump’s advisor Steve Bannon for the absolutely absurd political climate we have to deal with now.   Rove carried Bush to a pair of national election victories by not appeal to the political “middle”…MORE

LAST WEEK FOR LEAVES

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION IN OSHKOSH.  CITY MANAGER MARK ROHLOFF ADMITS THERE ARE STILL A LOT OF LEAVES LEFT ON TREES, BUT THEY NEED THE VEHICLES. LEAVES CAN ALSO BE PLACED IN YARD WASTE BAGS THE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER—OR BROUGHT TO THE CITY’S YARD WASTE CENTER WITH A PROPER…MORE

OSHKOSH ARENA UPDATES

THE MENOMINEE NATION ARENA IN OSHKOSH ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST CONCERTS.  JOE FERLO FROM THE GRAND OSHKOSH MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT THIS (MONDAY) MORNING… “The Menominee Nation Arena welcomes comedian Larry the Cable Guy” THE SHOW WILL ALSO FEATURE THE CLASSIC ROCK BAND FOGHAT ON JANUARY 27.  A PRE-SALE FOR THOSE TICKETS IS ALREADY UNDERWAY.  GENERAL PUBLIC…MORE