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Keeping safety in mind when traveling, boating

Editorial

With the Memorial Day weekend signaling the unofficial start to the summer, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are teaming up to encourage safe driving, towing and boating through the season. “Wisconsin roads welcome travelers to explore the beauty in every corner of our state and connect outdoor enthusiasts to our lakes and rivers, creating unforgettable memories and adventures throughout the summer,” WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman said in a news release. “… Whether traveling by road or enjoying time on the water, we all ...

Hey, America: Stop complaining

Columns

Whatever the outcome of the "deal, or no deal" scenario with Iran, the public attitude toward the war has been disturbing. Despite President Trump's constant admonition that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, a majority of those polled oppose the intervention. A side effect of the war has ...

Just how corrupt is Trump? Here are the numbers

Columns

This is the Trump era, which means if you blink, you will miss another shattering example of unabashed corruption. I don't usually write about the same topic twice in a row, but the latest revelations of Trump's wanton, shameless profiteering from the White House cannot go unremarked. The term ...

Climate change real

Letters To The Editor

I'm a meteorologist with two degrees in atmospheric science. The great majority of the most qualified scientists in my field believe human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and other short-sighted, irresponsible actions like mass deforestation are responsible for a dangerous global warming/climate change that is causing many more extreme weather events and that urgent action is necessary to avoid the worst impacts. Since trees effectively draw the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, maintaining healthy forests would be one effective way to help slow this climate change. The ...

Unofficial start of summer is today

Editorial

Today, the day after Memorial Dy, typically marks the unofficial start of summer — an often long-awaited and typically very brief portion of the year in the Upper Peninsula. Short-lived as it may be, the website landmarkhealth.org has issued some tips for keeping safe in the summer months. They are as follows: • Stay cool; if you are outdoors, take breaks from the heat, especially during the hottest part of the day. • Stay hydrated; drink plenty of fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty. • Stay protected; avoid strenuous or high-energy activities. Remember to wear loose and ...

Memorial Day reflection

Letters To The Editor

To the Journal editor: As a kid, each Memorial Day I stood next to Dad in the sun, rain and cold with hand placed over my heart. I remember listening to veterans’ names being read-off as the wind weaved through the cemetery’s quaking aspens, as if they were whispering to me. I will again place hand over heart, with my eyes welling up as my Dad, Uncles, and other Veterans’ names are called. I know this resonates with many of you. Dad didn’t share many World War II experiences, but I learned he landed on Europe’s shore four days after D-Day and fought throughout Europe. One of ...