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The undercurrent of the Republican agenda in Congress is a quiet coup to dismantle social programs for the poor and to eliminate the pesky, self-righteous middle class who are a thorn in the GOP's side.

One of my favorite cartoons depicts a TV reporter asking a political candidate to sum up in 30 seconds why he thinks politics has become superficial. I thought it was funny.

In listening to the news recently, I was shocked to hear gubernatorial candidate and State Superintendent of Schools Tony Evers take the Lord's name in vain in his convention speech.

MADISON - Brian R. "Trapper" Trappe, age 73, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, of heart failure. He was born on Sept. 7, 1944, in La Farge, Wis., the son of Benjamin and Zelma (Risen) Trappe.

The girl died May 31 on Miller Road in Mineral Point.

NovoMoto brings solar power to rural residents in Africa.

Chances of rain are slim on Thursday in Madison but the chances do exist all the way through Saturday.

STOUGHTON - Helen M. Smith, age 82, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ANN CATHOLIC PARISH, 323 N. Van…

POYNETTE - Patricia A. Lanier, age 74, passed away peacefully at Columbia Health Care Center on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Patricia was born on Oct. 21, 1943, in Oak Lawn, Ill., the daughter of Samuel and Dorothy (Wheeler) Morgan. In…

MADISON - Jennifer Waite, age 41, born June 25, 1976, died unexpectedly June 5, 2018, at home of natural causes. Jennifer leaves behind her loving son, Joseph whom she spent many hours fishing with. Jennifer's passion was gambling and she…