On Library staffer facing more theft accusations

Posted on August 19 at 11:57 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Money has been an issue for the Mogensens for a long time. They are the kind of people that would never admit they aren't above others. Knew them years ago...some people never change.

On Bliss acquires string of community newspapers

Posted on June 23 at 12:58 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I currently work for CSI. Yes, it is too bad for The Week. But I understand it was kept going as long as possible, even when losing money week after week. Only time will tell for all the current employees of CSI, but I haven't heard a bad thing yet about Bliss. A former, and a current employee of the Gazette, both say the benefits are great. We haven't gone "full Bliss' yet, but I think all the CSI employees are looking forward to it.

On Father arrested in baby death

Posted on December 13 at 8:41 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Perhaps if he wasn't an addict, the 'accident' wouldn't have happened.
And he was most definatly a loser. Trash. Pure and simple. He chose drugs, not life.
Yes, most people with addictions can be helped, some not. I'm guessing he falls under not. If his son's life being in danger didn't wake him the hell up, then he is hopeless.
I hope he get's the maximum. And I hope no one is ever stupid enough to leave him unattended with a child again.

On Party bust mirrors Rock County 'fine-line' case

Posted on December 7 at 8:57 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

in_it12
I am entitled to my opinion, as you are yours, and your right to disagree.

Why do people keep saying the Linn police are sneaky and so forth? Tell us some cases that they were proven to be.
I don't see any reason to bash the police over a story written, where all the facts aren't given. If it turns out the police were wrong, then they owe people something, but I hope it's not money. People are too sue happy these days, about everything.
But I do not think anyone commenting here has all the facts.
dub52, you can't be certain no one was going to drive away drunk. And my speculating that they could have gotten in theirs cars and drove, is not far fetched.
And I don't think my opinions make me a close-minded or inconsiderate person.

On Party bust mirrors Rock County 'fine-line' case

Posted on December 6 at 12:12 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Seems to me the lawyer for one of the kids said the police broke down the door and started issuing citations. Could that really be true? Wouldn't their first order of business be to round up all the kids, so no one snuck out and ran? What were the citations for? Wouldn't they have been issued a breathalyzer first? I doubt they had pad and pen in hand when they went in.
And unless anyone can name a specific occassion of Linn police doing something out of boredom or just to meddle, how can you say that? Just because they are small town? They have quite a large area to be responsible for, which includes the other side of the lake.
Why does everyone seem to think the police are some sort of conspirators?
People should be more concerned to keep kids from drinking in the first place. When they do, in a house or not, they should be fined when caught.
Underage kids were involved here...immature, underage kids, and there was, never is, a guarantee they will not get in a car and drive. Even at someones house, something could easily have happened, alcohol poisoning, getting violent, passing out and so on. If the kid who looked to be passed out wasn't, why didn't he answer the police?

On Party bust mirrors Rock County 'fine-line' case

Posted on December 5 at 6:37 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

officerfriendly1...perhaps they felt there wasn't time to get a warrant if they felt someone could be in trouble. You're talking about small town police officers, I don't think they are out to get anyone or cause problems for people. The kids should have opened the door when the police knocked. Actually, the kids shouldn't have been drinking, let's not forget that.
I never said anything about not being concerned for my civil liberties, but I will say it's not a huge concern when children could be in trouble.
And let's see, the kids got caught, so they 'say' they were going to have someone sober drive them home, or they were going to stay there...hmmm. Then why were they parked in a field? If anyone was sober there, why didn't they answer the door?
Kids don't think clearly when drinking, they could have easily decided they wanted Taco Bell or something, or to go pick up another friend, or get more alcohol. There was nothing responsible about any of it.

On Party bust mirrors Rock County 'fine-line' case

Posted on December 5 at 5:34 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Baymom, you should be ashamed of your comment. What if that person had died? What if it was someone you knew? Your son? A nephew? Maybe he was there of his own free will, but when they start drinking, they no longer have a sober view of any situation, and who there was going to judge whether or not he had too much and was in danger? Teens make irresponsible and dangerous choices, and if an officer steps in, more power to them.

On Party bust mirrors Rock County 'fine-line' case

Posted on December 5 at 5:20 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

First of all, police were dispached, meaning they got a call...someone was concerned. If my son or daughter had been there, I would have seen 'the big picture' on this, and been grateful they only ended up with a ticket that night.
officerfriendly1...read your comment. Police aren't going to start 'seeing passed out...' at every house with more than five cars in the drive. No one responded when the officers knocked on windows and doors. If a parent went to find their kid there, knocked and no one answered...wouldn't they be concerned? I know I would. And I am smart enough to know I could be arrested for entering the home w/o permission, as I am, afterall, only a concerned parent. As a parent, and citizen, I would only hope the police can do something in that situation.
People wake up!!! We are talking about minors. There are more important concerns here than whether or not you agree with what the police did. One of those kids could have been killed driving home later, or killed someone. Someone in that house COULD have passed out and suffocated.
The fact is, police were called, saw a situation they could not ignore, and handled it.
Maybe if more people did make calls to the police when they know something is going on, maybe there would be less tragedy on the roads involving drunk teens.