WNA seeking nominations for Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association is accepting nominations for the 2022 Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame class through Monday, Aug. 15.

Nominations are open to anyone — living or deceased — who has contributed above and beyond the call of duty to the Wisconsin newspaper industry. It is expected that the individual should have dedicated at least 15 years to newspapering. However, length of service is not a major determinant.

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When transparency is treated with contempt

Most of the time, public officials in Wisconsin obey the state’s openness laws. Sometimes, they need a little prodding from the courts. But the recent conduct of Robin Vos and Michael Gableman is something altogether new, and deeply disturbing.

Eagle, owl centers worth a visit

Growing up on our Jackson County farm in the 1970s, a bald eagle sighting was something to behold. There were not many eagles left.

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Westberg named managing editor of Lake Mills Leader

Adams Publishing Group has announced that group lead editor Madeline Westberg will assume the role of managing editor of The Lake Mills Leader. Westberg will oversee reporters in the Lake Mills area serving Lake Mills, Waterloo, Marshall, Cambridge, Deerfield, Cottage Grove, Monona and McFarland.

Westberg was recently promoted to lead editor for The Courier of Waterloo/Marshall, as well as the Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent. Previously, she was the managing editor of The Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle.

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