NIAGARA, Wis. — I have always admired those who can see unfairness in our world, or a problem that needs fixing, and have the courage to speak out about it. They do not stop there, for these people are also doers and have the ability to gather others together in support of their cause. They ...

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Monday morning begins the week for the Golden K seniors. Camaraderie spills over in excited chatter as they share weekend experiences. Sue Proudfit puts on her chairmanship cap and prepares the group for opening ceremonies. As customary, ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — We have not heard much lately about COVID, the pandemic that swept the world, killing hundreds of thousands of people. Even the images of overcrowded hospitals with patients in gurney-lined hallways, and refrigerated containers outside housing the dead from the hospitals’ ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — I recently came across an article that dealt with what passed as education for children in colonial America. It varied greatly from region to region but did share some common characteristics guaranteed to make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. I thought a look back ...

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — The Labor Day holiday gave the Golden K seniors time to relax and enjoy holiday activities. September has moved in and cooling fall temperatures precipitate changes to the usual outdoor events. Yard work needs to be completed and some plants ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — I had a telephone conversation recently with my youngest son — now 48 years old — during which he echoed my own recent thoughts about life. He explained that he now recognized that the way in which a person approached life depended very much upon the phase of life in which ...