Dodgeville board discusses charter school options

The Dodgeville School District may have a charter school to meet the needs of certain students by next year.

Hughes, Paul “Poopsy” Francis

Paul “Poopsy” Francis Hughes, age 66 of Hollandale died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1958 in Monroe to Edward Laverne and Nancy Lea (Swenson) Hughes. He grew up in Monroe, eventually worked with his family in E & N …

Massey, Neal R.

Neal R. Massey, age 95 of Dodgeville, formerly of Hollandale, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Neal was born on the Massey Family Fam on November 2, 1928, the son of Wendell and Sarah (Reese) Massey. He was a graduate of Hallandale High School and the UW Agricultural …

Wise, Rodney C.

Rodney C. Wise, born May 15th, 1946, to Earl and Helen Wise in Oconto Falls Wisconsin, passed away suddenly Saturday October 5th, 2024, due to complications related to Agent Orange exposure during his time spent in country during the Vietnam war.

Vivian, Bonnie Jean

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Jean Vivian (Burgess) on October 3, 2024, at the age of 71, after a long and fulfilling life. Bonnie was born on February 3, 1953 and was shortly thereafter adopted by Albert and Mary Lois (Godfrey) Burgess of …

Schraeder, Jeremy Burke

Jeremy Burke Schraeder (July 18, 1978 – October 2, 2024) passed away in his sleep at his home in Verona, WI. Jeremy married the love of his life, his wife, Carolyn “Carrie”, in 2007. His happiest memory was seeing Carrie in her beautiful wedding dress for the first time. Together …

Tredinnick, Cathryn I.

Cathryn I. Tredinnick, age 92 of Dodgeville, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at CrestRidge Assisted Living. She was born on November 25, 1931, at home in the township of Linden to Milo and Ruth Jewell. She married Donald Tredinnick on September 2, 1950, on her parent's farm near …

Pecatonica Pink Night Fundraiser Night

September 30, 2024 Pecatonica vs. Barneveld All proceeds will go to Tatum and Jenna Kurschner’s Aunt, recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma and undergoing treatment.

Kopps, Dennis Leroy

Dennis Leroy Kopps, age 79, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on September 25, 2024, surrounded by family and caregivers at the Hebron Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center. Dennis was born on March 24, 1945, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Francis Raymond Kopps and Ardyth June (Dyer) …

Nadler, Merlin “Merl”

Merlin “Merl” Nadler, age 92, of Dodgeville, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Chamberlain, Sonja Kay (Peterson)

Sonja Kay (Peterson) Chamberlain of Anoka, MN passed away at age 76 on Sept. 25th, 2024. She was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin on April 4th, 1948 to Hilda Elzona and Clarence Samuel Peterson. Sonja is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ronald Chamberlain; their sons Benjamin Andrew (Leah) and …

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly Our Saturday morning breakfast was kind of a bittersweet one. We wanted to have breakfast with or go see good friend Dennis Kopps, a special needs adult who lived in Dodgeville for many years.

Suicide awareness is for all

by J. Patrick Reilly It is alarming to learn that a person dies of suicide on the average of every 11 minutes. Along with that, suicide deaths reach over 50,000 per year and millions think about, plan and sometimes attempt suicide.

Vote "YES" for School Referendum

Dear Editor, I've lived in Dodgeville for over 40 years. My husband graduated from DHS in 1970, our four children all attended and graduated from Dodgeville schools, and our two grandchildren are currently attending middle and high school here.

We need immigrant workers

Dear Editor: The propagandist's purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.” ― Aldous Huxley

Political ad tells me....

Dear Editor, I heard a political ad on the local radio station today that definitely caught my attention. Derrick Van Orden and/or his campaign staff must have tied themselves in knots to connect the dots on this “guilty by association” ad.

Pays to be observant

Dear Editor, IF you are observant, and notice that the price of an "item" which is posted, listed, or displayed is DIFFERENT from the price you are charged, please ask politely that you receive a refund for the difference.

Draft dodging

Dear Editor, Now, some fifty years after the Viet Nam war, I just can’t understand how anyone with a service record could vote for that draft dodger.

Learn about “Project 2025”

Dear Editor, Absentee ballots are out and voting is happening now. It’s time for study and questions. Let’s make sure we all have the facts for making this potentially life-changing decision.

Nov. 5 constitutional amendment

Dear Editor, I’m voting no on the November 5 constitutional amendment question, and I urge others to do the same.