Every week, the Ripon Commonwealth Press runs Hearts & Darts and/or Quote of the Week on one of its opinion pages. Read more
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In some ways, the challenges of parenting through the pandemic are what you’d expect: active, sociable little kids going crazy being at home 24/7; grandparents disappointed to be excluded from… Read more
On “Meet the Press” 10 days ago Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson maintained that his and fellow Republicans’ efforts to scrutinize if not challenge electoral college results from the Nov. 3 presiden… Read more
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Every week, the Ripon Commonwealth Press runs Hearts & Darts and/or Quote of the Week on one of its opinion pages. Read more
After the Safer at Home lockdown started last March, community members came together to help Ripon weather the pandemic. In the ensuing months, over three dozen people — including police offic… Read more
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Recent objections to a proposal to move Ripon’s dispatch center from Ripon City Hall to Fond du Lac County have come in the form of first-person testimonials which, while gratifying in their e… Read more
Hearts to Ripon Police Sgt. Lindsey Michels, who next week Friday will begin serving as school and community resource officer. Read more
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Before we condemn 2020 as being an undisputed annus horribillis, let’s recognize that during the previous 12 months, the Ripon area enjoyed some pretty terrific moments. Read more
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” Read more
Today’s editorial is a true story involving a highly contagious, respiratory illness that infected many Americans and, before a vaccine was distributed, killed many of them. Read more
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Hearts to Ripon Common Council President Al Schraeder for demonstrating last week his character and decency as he apologized for letting his temper get the best of him at a previous meeting. S… Read more
Time to temporarily lock the front door of Little White Schoolhouse until the party born in Ripon’s landmark can regain its bearings and reclaim its brand. Read more
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“Your country needs good leaders. Instead, you’ve let politics or your disbelief in science be your compass.” Read more
Recent allegations made concerning the town of Ripon’s Hibicki family are heartbreaking on many levels. Read more
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Should the emergency-services dispatch center remain in Ripon, or move to Fond du Lac County? Read more
Ripon resident Margaret Klapperich recommended the Commonwealth invite readers to tell why they are grateful this Thanksgiving. She will lead the parade. Read more
“And we’re never going to accept Joe Biden as the president of United States.” Read more
A Ripon resident and faithful Commonwealth reader suggested that as “a break from all the negativity and stress people are feeling because of the political climate and the COVID outbreak,” thi… Read more
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