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Former Milwaukee journalist Marty Hintz dies at 75

Sep. 29, 2020

Loren Martin “Marty” Hintz, a longtime Milwaukee journalist and author who published more than 125 books, died Sunday, Sept. 20, at his Shorewood home. He was 75.

In 1967, Hintz moved to Milwaukee to work for the Milwaukee Sentinel as an editor and reporter. He transitioned to freelance work in 1975 and went on to author more than 125 books on a variety of topics. Hintz — a mainstay in Milwaukee’s Irish-American community — also launched The Irish American Post in 1991 and served as publisher of the newspaper.

Evictions damage public health. The CDC aims to curb them — for now.

Sep. 29, 2020

Housing and health are intertwined, experts have long preached. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pausing evictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.

How to fact-check friends and family on social media

Sep. 28, 2020

Experts say it’s important to set the record straight to halt the spread of misinformation, but suggest some fact-check finesse is needed when dealing with loved ones.

The inspiring words of ‘I Am Woman’ still resonate today

Sep. 28, 2020

I am glad that I have the opportunity to hear “I Am Woman” again after all these years. And I am gladder that our partners have come a long, long way since then. Keep going, and keep going. The world has started to listen now.

State Journal publisher Chris White appointed to WNA Board, 3 others to join WNAF Board

Sep. 25, 2020

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Board on Thursday welcomed two new directors and approved three new additions to the WNA Foundation Board.

Chris White, publisher of the Wisconsin State Journal, was appointed to fill the daily newspaper seat opened by the departure of former State Journal editor John Smalley.

Smalley Herman Baumann and Dave Bennett were also appointed to the WNA Foundation Board.

Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame event canceled

Sep. 25, 2020

In the interest of public health and due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame dinner has been canceled for 2020.

The WNA Board on Thursday elected to postpone the event in order to not deprive inductees the opportunity to celebrate their remarkable careers in-person with family, friends and colleagues.

10 mistakes to avoid in online ad presentations

Sep. 25, 2020

These days, advertising professionals are conducting more online ad presentations than ever before. While there are some similarities with in-person meetings, there are some significant differences.

Veteran sales trainer John Foust takes a quick look at 10 of the biggest mistakes in online ad presentations.

La Crosse Tribune editor Rusty Cunningham to retire after 41 years with Lee

Sep. 24, 2020

After a 41-year career with Lee Enterprises newspapers, La Crosse Tribune editor Rusty Cunningham will retire Sept. 30, the newspaper announced Wednesday.

Cunningham said in the announcement that he looks forward to more time to spend with family and more opportunities to golf, though he will miss “being in the know” and working with the staff at the Tribune.

Have happy hope in hops

Sep. 23, 2020

In a profession full of uncertainties, one thing we can rely on is farmers finding a way to over-produce any commodity, including hops.

Wisconsin equalized property values increase by 5.6% in 2020

Sep. 23, 2020

Equalized property values increased statewide in Wisconsin by 5.6% to $613.1 billion in 2020, the second-largest yearly percentage increase in more than a decade.