DFD receives donation from Hallada Auto Group
Hallada Auto Group of Dodgeville recently gave a $500 donation to the Dodgeville Fire Department. Shown is Chief Brian Whitehouse receiving the check from Hallada Salesman Nick Pottzen IV (right) and Driver Tom Demuth (left). Portzen is a current member of the Dodgeville Fire Department while DeMuth is a retired …
Natural gas doesn't deserve the health halo
Dear Editor, It's time to call a spade a spade, and ditch the healthy halo surrounding the term 'natural gas'.
How do you rebuild the lives of a million children?
Dear Editor, President-elect Donald Trump has declared that "there will be hell to pay" if hostages in Gaza are not released prior to his taking office on January 20th.
Farewell to a great man
by J. Patrick Reily Jimmy Carter lived to be 100 and was a blessing to our country. The 39th US President died this past week after spending a year in hospice.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Like I saw on FACEBOOK the other day, “Last year went so fast, I didn’t lose any weight!” That’s the way I feel about 2024! It seems like it flew by so fast that I’m not even sure when it started! Anyway, welcome to 2025!
Dodger girls blow big lead, lose to Fennimore by one
By John Dalton The Dodgeville Girls’ basketball team lost an 18-point lead in the second half to Fennimore Friday night and their last-second shot to win it fell short in a tough loss, 49-48.
Dodgeville grad wins Gradnick Award
The Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers (WAFLT) is proud to announce that Teresa Mueller, a 1985 graduate of Dodgeville High School, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Anthony J. Gradisnik Award.
Public meeting gives state of the county, city and school district
At a recent public informational meeting representatives of the county, the city and the school district discussed the current state of affairs for each.
Mullen, Diana Margaret (Thompson)
Diana Margaret (Thompson) Mullen, 77, of Mineral Point, WI/Monroe, WI passed away on December 29th peacefully and surrounded by family after battling cancer for the third time.
Roh, John
John Roh, age 59, of Dodgeville/Lancaster Orchard Manor passed away peacefully of pneumonia on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born on January 7, 1965 to Ed and Dollie Roh of Dodgeville. He attended Dodgeville elementary school and Hodan Center in Mineral Point. He then moved to Orchard Manor in …
Neil, Janice
Janice Neil, age 68, of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2024. She was born April 16, 1956, in Anderson, Ind to Richard and Helen Ramey. Her family moved to Jackson, MI in her early years.
Lee, Mark H.
Mark H. Lee, 91, Galena, Illinois, formerly of Rewey, Wisconsin, entered heaven on December 26, 2024. His family was at his side.
Jenkins, Russell J.
Russell J. Jenkins Feb. 6, 1948 – Dec. 26, 2024
McGuire, Jeffrey Robert
Jeffrey Robert McGuire, age 63 of Highland, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at UW Hospital in Madison with his family by his side after a courageous year and a half battle with esophageal cancer.
Meudt, William F. “Bill”
William F. “Bill” Meudt, age 82, of Ridgeway died on Sunday, December 22, 2024 peacefully at University Hospital in Madison.
Seasonal collections offer help, hope
By Mary Glindinning Everywhere you look this holiday season, there are opportunities to share money or gifts anonymously with people who you don’t even know.
New business manager hired, other Barneveld School Board news
By John Dalton The Barneveld School Board in closed session approved the Business Manager hire for Alyssa Arneson who will take over the position late in January 2025. Arneson replaces Jean Flannery who, after 25 years, is retiring from the school district.
Highland board updated on school report card
If you look at the DPI state report card for the Highland school district you will see it “meets expectations.” What you won’t see without digging a little is that the district was .04% from moving up a level to “exceeds expectations.”
Santa is everywhere this time of year
Santa made a stop at the Arena VFW Hall during his December rounds. He was greeted by a group of helpers from Wildlife Forever ATV Club members who served as elves, reindeer or just helpers at the “Santa’s Workshop” he oversaw that day where anyone cold purchase an inexpensive Christmas …
