Lawinger, Steven J.
Steven J. Lawinger, age 70, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Laufenberg, Richard “Dick” Casper
Richard “Dick” Casper Laufenberg, aged 84, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 22, of natural causes. Born on December 31, 1940, in Dodgeville, he was the son of Casper and Viola (Blabaum) Laufenberg. Richard's journey began in Highland Schools, when he met Sharon Tucker, the love of his …
Spitzbarth, Lillian M.
Lillian M. Spitzbarth, age 87, of Mineral Point, passed away on February 21, 2025 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. Lillian was born on July 9, 1937 near Dickeyville, Wisconsin, a daughter of William and Lillie Udelhoven.
Godfrey, Paul Stanley
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Stanley Godfrey who left this world peacefully on February 19, 2025 at the age of 84 after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. He was born in Mineral Point on November 21, 1940 to Mason & Lois Godfrey.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly So, all of a sudden it’s SNOW time! There were a bunch of time changes in sporting events and some cancelations Friday and Saturday when we got 3-5” of that white stuff!
Halverson, Crubaugh-Lockard combine for 50 points, Dodgers down River Valley
By John Dalton Dodgeville’s Jayce Halverson and Bryce Crubaugh-Lockard were tough to stop on Thursday night in a home conference game against River Valley as they scored 26 and 24 points respectively to lead the Dodgers over the Blackhawks 69-53.
Panthers roll to non-conference win over Blackhawks
Iowa-Grant’s boys basketball team had four players in double figures in a 71-58 non-conference win over Prairie du Chien Thursday.
Mineral Point Girls Sweep Darlington in SWAL 57-48
By John Dalton The Mineral Point girls’ basketball team visited Darlington Tuesday night and defeated the Redbirds to take the conference sweep 57-48. A win against Fennimore on Thursday night will assure the Pointers at least a share of the SWAL conference title.
Pay It Forward
by Kenyon Bennett The concept of “pay it forward” can be traced to a play in ancient Athens in 317 B.C. The comedy’s title was “Dyskolos,” meaning “The Grouch.” More recently, the idea can be traced to “Pay It Forward,” a 2000 American romantic drama film starring Kevin Spacey, Helen …
Strong first half moves PdC to win over Dodgers
Prairie du Chien’s girls basketball team continues to be a force on the court
Make Americans Greatful Again
Dear Editor, Kind of catchy isn't it. This was the basis for what President Joe Biden based his 4 years on in the White House.
Does Anyone Really Read These?
Dear Editor, I have held off on writing Letters to the Editor, because I question if anyone reads them. (My apologies to the reader, and Thank You for reading.)
Crimes are those that others commit
Dear Editor, Airwars is a nonprofit, watchdog organization that investigates harm to civilians during armed conflict. In its study on the Israel-Gaza war titled, Patterns of harm analysis, this organization concludes:
Showing Up Matters
Dear Editor, The current Mineral Point Town Board petitioned for a recall election, costing taxpayers unnecessary dollars, yet they fail to consistently attend meetings, come prepared, or conduct town business efficiently.
Arena village needs leadership change
Dear Editor, As a resident of the Village of Arena, I urge everyone to get out and vote in the upcoming Spring Election for the open trustee seats.
Don’t hold your breath
Dear Editor, As our president and the richest man in the world continue to flail about in the White House destroying lives with unlawful layoffs, department shutdowns, executive orders and incoherent press conferences many of us have been paralyzed into inactivity.
For everyone’s health
Dear Editor, Brendon Conway, spokesperson for WEC Energy group representing utilities across four states, has this to say about the ongoing buildout of more methane-fired electricity generation:
Common ground
Dear Editor, Oh Kumbaya! There is common ground for those who voted for, or against, Donald Trump to be President of the United States again.
Wisconsin schools failing students
Dear Editor, The Nation's Report Card was released last week and the news is not good. It shows that U.S. students had record low reading comprehensive test scores last year.
