Category: Viewpoints

by Lee H. Hamilton Tell me: What does it actually mean to be an American? In the press of day-to-day events and amid the ongoing tumult of politics, we don’t think about this much. Yet it’s a crucial question, one that each...

By Matt Geiger, Executive Editor News Publishing Co. – Black Earth, WI     This special column is being published as part of the 78th Annual National Newspaper Week.  This observance is celebrated in recognition of...

by Lee H. Hamilton   We live in a divided country. And I don’t just mean politically. Our economy is creating winners and losers, with no clear way up the ladder for millions of Americans. The last few decades have produced...

Open Letter to the Editor: To the citizens of Freestone County. Let me start by expressing our gratitude for all of the prayers, food, flowers, cards, calls and charitable donations. You folks are truly amazing! We were very...