Harris, James Witmer
James Witmer Harris, age 80, of Mineral Point, WI, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, on October 21, 2025. Jim, born on November 7, 1944, was the son of Parmley and Jean Harris and a proud, 4th generation Mineral Pointer. He grew up on the family farm, helping with …
Highland board reviews budget for annual meeting w
The Highland School Board went over the proposed budget for 2026-27 with business director Linda Hebgen at their regular meeting Wednesday.
Ridgeway Village addresses law enforcement needs, discussed Main Street project w
Ridgeway has what is the only Marshall in the state of Wisconsin as Michael Gorham has held the position since 2018.
Health and Human Services sets grant awards
By Bruce Paull The Iowa County Health and Human Services committee met to discuss requests of the Robert G. Campbell Community Fund 2025 cycle and the Opioid Settlement Funds Grant. The Arena Meal site was the other business on the agenda.
Be Part of the Tradition: Iowa County Fair Society Invites Community Members to Get Involved as they celebrate 170 years strong in 2026
The Iowa County Fair wrapped up another amazing Labor Day weekend in Mineral Point, drawing record-breaking crowds and celebrating the very best of our county’s agriculture, youth, and community spirit.
Despite loss, Cardinals qualify for WIAA 8-player football tourney
By John Dalton The banged-up Highland Cardinals have lost their last two games, but their overall 5-3 record was enough to make the WIAA State Tournament Bracket where they will play at North Crawford this Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. game.
B/SM/S win makes it three in a row for Pointers
By Ronica Thousand The Mineral Point Pointers continued their midseason surge Friday night, defeating Benton/Scales Mound/Shullsburg 28–7 to notch their third consecutive win.
Panthers in big game mode vs Boscobel
Both teams ran 38 plays but the results were far different.
Cardinals are outright Six Rivers West champs w
Highland earned the number two seed in their Regional and will play the winner of Weston vs Wauzka-Steuben Thursday, October 23.
Eagles take fifth set to down Vikings
Pecatonica and Barneveld had a classic Six Rivers East match-up Thursday that ended up with the Golden Eagles taking three sets for the win.
Rash, James C.
James C. Rash, 79, of Fitchburg, formerly of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on August 15, 1946, to Clifford and Florence Rash in Janesville, Wisconsin. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1964. Jim graduated from UW-Whitewater with …
D’Aurizio, Margaret M. (nee Mingione)
Margaret M. (nee Mingione) D’Aurizio, age 74 of Manchester, NJ, formerly of Hawthorne, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Reukauf-Hooks, Wanda Lee
Wanda Lee Reukauf-Hooks, age 75, passed away on Saturday morning October 18, 2025, at Upland Hills Health Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dodgeville, WI. She was born on January 10, 1950, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Karl and Edna (Budd) Reukauf. Wanda married John Hooks on September 28, 1968, …
Baker, Barton “Bart” J.
Barton “Bart” J. Baker, age 67, passed away on Saturday October 18, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on May 15, 1958, in Dodgeville, the son of William and Barbara (Crayton) Baker. Bart was united in marriage to Cynthia Baker on February 8, …
