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Michael Verkuylen Dies; Wisconsin Criminal Case Dismissed Following His Death

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Michael Verkuylen Dies; Wisconsin Criminal Case Dismissed Following His Death

  APPLETON, Wis. — Michael Verkuylen, a Freedom, Wisconsin, resident who was awaiting trial on multiple criminal charges in Outagamie County, has died, according to court records. Following his death, the criminal case against him was formally dismissed. Verkuylen was 61 years old, according to court filings. The dismissal was ordered after prosecutors informed the … Read more

Mitch McConnell “Pre-Obituary” Explained: Courier Journal Column Examines His Political Legacy

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Mitch McConnell “Pre-Obituary” Explained Courier Journal Column Examines His Political Legacy

A sharply critical newspaper column examining the life and political legacy of Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has attracted national attention after being described as a “pre-obituary.” The column was written for the Louisville-based Courier Journal by veteran Kentucky political journalist Joseph Gerth. It was not an official obituary or announcement of McConnell’s death. Instead, the … Read more