Harms, James “Jim”

James “Jim” Harms, age 51 of Monroe passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2025. He was born on November 2, 1973 the son of Stanley and Barbara (Mozoski) Harms. He graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1991.

Nelson, Sally P.

Sally P. Nelson, 87, of East Troy, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at East Troy Manor.

Opera House marquee formally lit

A nearly full house at the Mineral Point Opera House toasted (with cider) its history and future last Thursday night and cheered as the new marquee was lit. It is the fourth marquee in the 110-year history of the Opera House.

Stephenson, Mildred Irene

Mildred Irene Stephenson, age 91, of Mineral Point, passed away Thursday morning, September 11, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.

Husom, Judith Ann “Judy”

Judith Ann “Judy” Husom, age 84, of Dodgeville, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green.

Easterhouse, Barbara L.

Barbara L. Easterhouse Oct. 16, 1927 - Sept. 6, 2025 DODGEVILLE/MADISON - Barbara Louise Easterhouse died on September 6, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare, in the presence of her family, 40 days short of 98 years. Barbara was born on October 16, 1927, in Pardeeville, Wis., to Clair William Reynolds and …

Pointers face some power at the nets

When the SWAL schedule came out with room to add games Mineral Point’s volleyball team elected to go with challenges.

9/11 remembered 24 years later

Thursday, September 11, is the day we all remember 9/11 happening in New York City! Here's what Patriot Day stands for: to honor and remember the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and …

Cardinals use long runs to sweep Braves

Highland volleyball coach Maria Wineski knows taking on Belmont is never an easy task for the Cardinals.

Hinderman to Fiesen pays off three times but Panthers lose to Hornets

Iowa-Grant scored three touchdowns in a 40-20 loss to Wauzeka-Steuben Friday with all of them some of the same.

Big Plays help Belmont defeat Highland 42-16

By John Dalton In an early season showdown of undefeated teams at Belmont Friday night to start the Ridge and Valley Conference in 8-player football,

Dodgers compete, but late run keys Knights win

The rushing minded Dodgeville football team hung around for the better part of three quarters Friday before the host New Glarus Knights pulled out a 27-6 win.

Redbirds overpower Pointers in statement win

By Ronica Thousand The Darlington Redbirds delivered a clear message Friday night: they’re a force to be reckoned with in the 2025 high school football season. In front of a packed home crowd, the Redbirds rolled to a dominant 56-0 victory over the visiting Mineral Point Pointers, showcasing explosive offense …

Another take-away that hurts

by J. Patrick Reilly Make America great again.

Trump's War on Wind

Dear Editor, The Trump Administration has...shall we say 'strong' opinions regarding reliable and proven renewable energy sources, and the latest target in our president's crosshairs is the wind industry

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly We received a nice note from Judie and Lowell Gibbon, of Dodgeville, along with a Chronicle renewal. It said, “Thank you for such a great newspaper. We enjoy it.”

What is going on?

Dear Editor, DOGE has eliminated nearly a quarter of the Federal Employees, several costly Federal Agencies and their benefits, cut $88 billion a year for 10 years from Medical, added an estimated $3.5 trillion to the National Debt and yet here we are facing another Governmental Shutdown in the midst …

Animal Agriculture-Climate Change

Dear Editor, Most people aren't aware animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of climate change.

Village lockdown ends peacefully with surrender, arrest

42-year-old Seth Jacob Venden of Highland, made his initial appearance Tuesday in Iowa County Court. Venden appeared in person, in custody, without an attorney. District Attorney Zachary Leigh in court for the State of Wisconsin.

Additional costs are approved for the City Administration Building Project, additional Library Project expenses, and other Dodgeville Council news

By John Dalton In New Business, regarding the renovation of the City Administration Building (The Armory), the news wasn’t very good with respect to change orders regarding piping and electric issues, and the failure to budget accordingly for network infrastructure, camera, access control, and conference rooms connectivity with respect to …