As a grandmother, mother, and pastor living and serving in Dane County during the coronavirus pandemic, I am interested in the emerging practices which cross faith and secular boundaries. Experiencing the new realities of our lives, handwashing, wearing a mask, social distancing, and using t…
Letters to the Editor
My husband and I are grandparents of four children who all live in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Our oldest granddaughter is a 2019 graduate of Madison West High School. Our grandson is now a West High junior.
In reading through the Fitchburg Star, received yesterday, as usual I learned of many things going on in and around Fitchburg. I always look forward to learning more about what’s happening in my hometown.
We continue to live in a critical time filled with both danger and opportunity. Ironically, just as the pandemic is separating us, the ruthless murder of George Floyd is galvanizing a broader civic unity. Right now, it matters more than ever who we elect. We must choose candidates who have d…
I’m a Fitchburg resident who has really enjoyed going to the Fitchburg Farmers’ Market over the years. I appreciate being able to get fresh produce from local farmers during the growing season.
We’ve lived in Fitchburg for 23 years and have attended numerous Council meetings in the last three years.
I encourage residents of District 3 to vote for Shannon Strassman.
Fitchburg is fortunate to have a candidate like Gabriella Gerhardt running for city council and I urge everyone in District 2 to vote for Gabriella on April 7.
My name is Julia Arata-Fratta and I am your city council representative for District 2, Seat 3. On April 7, I encourage you to vote for Gabriella Gerhardt for District 2, Seat 4.
We are writing to encourage fellow residents of District 3 to elect Dave Carlson as our representative on Fitchburg Common Council.
It has been a privilege getting to know and work with Dan Bahr over the years. He is committed to helping various causes in and around Fitchburg through his role as Secretary and active member of the Fitchburg Lions Club. He is a dedicated alder for District 2 and community volunteer, and I …
I’m a 12 year old who lives walking distance from Chicory Meadow Park. I’ve seen that over the past few years that it has been through a lot, creating lots of wear and tear all over the park.
Girl Scout cookie season is upon us. This year, I encourage you to ask each Girl Scout eagerly selling boxes, “What are your goals?”
From the very beginning of Gov. Tony Evers’ term, he made his priorities clear by declaring 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water. During his State of the State address in January, he promoted investing millions of dollars to address water quality, from replacing lead service lines to addres…
It’s difficult to write about a friend and colleague who so suddenly and unexpectedly passed from our lives, but it’s important. I heard the news while on vacation last week, and checking my email, I found a message she sent just hours before her passing, just making sure I would be covering…
As one of the newest members of the UNG team, I wish I would have known Amber better; however, there were a few things about her I won’t forget.
Amber Levenhagen’s spirit was infectious, her smile and enthusiasm spreading to everyone in our office whenever they made an appearance.
Prior to this week, the last time I stopped by Unified Newspaper Group’s main office was a Tuesday afternoon this June.
The entire staff of Unified Newspaper Group is crushed this week.
It was a sunny Saturday morning, and I was sitting down to do some light reading.
