Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

Dear Editor, Noise. The first weeks of the Trump administration are noise, distraction, chaos. For environmental activists, its been a steady rollback of policies designed to stabilize the climate and preserve a livable future for the next generation.

Highland board accepts resignation for second time

For Mary Kay McCarthy it is the second time around.

Thym, Patrick D.

Patrick D. Thym passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 after a long illness. He was born in Dodgeville along with his twin brother, Paul, on December 9, 1936 to Mary (Owens) and Paul Thym.

Scriptive LLC and Dodgeville School District announce exciting partnership to inspire creative writing in students

Scriptive LLC, a rising star in education technology founded in Dodgeville WI, is proud to announce a groundbreaking public/private partnership with the Dodgeville School District to foster creativity and a love for writing in young students.

Family’s loss gives new hope & life to children in our County

The personal loss of the Aide family of Highland gives children in Iowa County new hope & life.

An explanation of the new Dodgeville charter school

The Dodgeville School District is restructuring an internal program into the launch of SEEING Forward Charter School, a tuition-free, project-based learning environment for students in grades 6-12.

Wenger, Jerry A.

Jerry A. Wenger, 87 of New Glarus, formerly of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2025, with his wife at his side at New Glarus House.

James, Gretchen L.

Gretchen L. James, age 96 of Dodgeville, passed away on February 17, 2025. Gretchen was born on January 20, 1929, in Dodgeville to LeRoy and Isabel (Jenks) Grunenwald. She was a 1947 graduate of Dodgeville High School and a graduate of Arizona State University with a Master's Degree in Physical …

Harrington, Eileen Zwettler

Eileen Zwettler Harrington, age 101, entered eternal life Saturday, February 15, 2025. Remarkably, it is the same day, date and approximate time as her husband, Jack, in 1992. She was born June 20, 1923 to Joseph and Mary (Bergen) Zwettler in Pine Bluff, WI. Eileen was the youngest of ten …

Halverson, Jody Kay

Jody Kay Halverson, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2025, at her home in Arlington, TX. She was born February 5,1958 in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Lynn Halverson (Trankle) and Dallas Halverson.

Hildreth, Barbara Jo

Barbara Jo Hildreth, age 62, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg after a long hard-fought battle with COPD.

Borcherding, James E.

James E. Borcherding, 82, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 12, 2025, after battling Lewy body dementia.

Pointers survive challenge from Cuba City for OT win

The free throw line can be your best friend or your worst nightmare.

Pointer girls beat Belmont in non-conference action

By John Dalton The Mineral Point Girls’ basketball team hosted and defeated Belmont 51-39 Monday night in a non-conference game between two teams that lead their respective conferences.

In defense of the Fourth Estate

Dear Editor, It is clear from his statements and actions since inauguration that we have a president who is intent on retribution against his enemies.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly Sterling and Shannon Sharp, two iconic Green Bay Packers NFL football players, became the first ever brothers combination to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That’s pretty special, and deserving and another feather in the Packers’ cap!

A chilling connection…

Dear Editor, When I heard a legal trainer advising immigrant parents to make a childcare plan in case ICE took the child’s parent(s) away suddenly, my stomach clutched, and I got teary.

Braves put up a fight but Eagles take control for win

An ever improving Belmont team played host Barneveld even the first half, signaling this was a basketball game.

Writer’s opinion of abortion

Dear Editor, In one of the first campaign television ads for the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is a 30-second spot in support of Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford.

Local Level Governance Matters

Dear Editor, As the upcoming election for the Mineral Point Township Board approaches,