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By Bill Barth I have written in the past about the ongoing challenge of reader-generated postings to our Web site. Most of them are responsible, some nose right up to the line of good taste, and others try to leap over that line into the zone of utter mean-spiritedness. Anonymity, in my view and the view of many of my fellow editors... »

Just returned a couple of days ago from a terrific motorcycling trip with my two sons, Kyle and John. We racked up more than 800 miles over a three-day weekend, all inside Wisconsin. You know, unless you get out there and roam around, it's easy to forget just how beautiful Wisconsin is -- summer-only, for this fair-weather traveler; I'm not so... »

As an aging news junkie it's only natural that I closely follow the travails of the industry. Maybe some of you follow what's happening in the media, too. One of the most fascinating stories has been taking place in Boston, a city I dearly love. The largest and best paper in the Northeast, the Boston Globe, is owned by the venerable... »

My two sons and I were among the many Beloiters who journeyed to Milwaukee over the weekend to watch ex-Purple Knight Kyle Weaver and his Oklahoma City Thunder team take on the Milwaukee Bucks. How cool! Beloit is a great sports town, and it's a terrific achievement for Kyle Weaver to take his talent all the way to the NBA. The... »

Since this is my introductory “blog,” let’s start with a few words about what we’re trying to accomplish. Readers will find several new blogs authored by the newspaper’s staff writers. There are at least two factors in play. First, we have talented people with something to say, and we’re giving them that opportunity. Second, we hope our readers enjoy these new... »