About cultivated meal
Dear Editor, Any state or federal politician who claims to care about animal welfare should support public funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who don't know, cultivated meat is grown from livestock cells, without slaughter.
Locals in “Nutcracker” this weekend at Platteville
MINERAL POINT-Theatre of Ballet Arts (TOBA) is presenting its eighth production of The Nutcracker Ballet with talent from 14 communities. Once again families in southwest Wisconsin, northwest Illinois and northeast Iowa can affordably enjoy the holiday classic of The Nutcracker 14-15 at the Platteville Municipal Auditorium.
Specatular Specatular Christmas concert in Barneveld, Mineral Point
Area residents are invited to ‘Ring in the Holiday Season’ in Barneveld on December 14th at the Barneveld Congregational and December 16th at Mineral Point Opera House 17th annual ‘Spectacular, Spectacular’ Community Christmas Concert.
Health Risk Predictions for Badger Hollow Wind
Dear Editor, Are you concerned about Wind Turbine-related health risks your household would become subject to if the Badger Hollow wind power plant proposal is approved as outlined by power plant developer, Invenergy?
Iowa-Grant board tells PSC they oppose Badger Hollow wind turbine project
The Iowa Grant school board discussed a resolution concerning opposition to the Badger Hollow wind turbine project. Board member Mary Schauff wanted to make sure the information is correct that is being provided for the resolution.
Weier, Vickie (Morgan)
Vickie (Morgan) Weier of Blue Mounds, affectionately known as "Mama B," passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 10, 1955, to Arthur Jr. and Rosalie (Mollahan) Morgan and graduated from Southington High School in Southington, OH.
Laufenberg, Wayne E.
Wayne E. Laufenberg, of Eau Claire and most recently Waterford, left this earth on December 8th, 2024 with his wife, Patricia, holding his hand. He was a devout Catholic and had a special devotion to the Virgin Mary. It is fitting that he left us on the feast of the …
Swinehart, Logan 'Logie' Myles
Logan 'Logie' Myles Swinehart, 82, of Avoca died on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 1, 1942, in Richland Center the son of Mac and Florence (Mayfield) Swinehart. Logie graduated from the last class in Avoca High School in 1960. He …
Niebuhr, Elsie
Elsie Niebuhr, of Highland, WI, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Upland Hills Care Center surrounded by her friends and family. She was born to Karl and Emma (Berger) Frick in Tomah, WI. She lived on a farm with her family and attended Tomah public school until her …
Gilbertson, Lenice Marie Fry/White/
Our beloved mama, Lenice Marie Fry/White/Gilbertson the heart of our family, passed away on December 7, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1938, to Wesley and Ruby (Becker) Fry.
O’Connor, John William
John William O’Connor, 94, of Jefferson passed away peaceably on Friday, November 30, 2024 at Grace Commons in Menomonee Falls.
Schultz, Iceline “Sissy” A.
Iceline “Sissy” A. Schultz, age 69, passed away on Friday December 6, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 12, 1954; the daughter of Robert and Iceline (Lopez) Perkins. Sissy was not a Montfort native but called it her home for most of her adult …
Jones, Hugh Wickham
Hugh Wickham Jones, 90, of Middleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1934, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the youngest of three children of Arthur R. Jones and Hazel Lewis Jones.
Sigg, Rosemarie
Rosemarie Sigg, age 94 of Hollandale, passed away on Saturday, November 30th 2024 at Crestridge Memory Care in Dodgeville, departing peacefully after spending her last hours with her daughter by her side.
Johnson, Janice Kay
Janice Kay Johnson, 82, of Mineral Point passed away quietly on November 26, 2024, at home in her favorite spot, with her husband James at her side. She was born April 21 1942 in Heron Lake, Minn. She was the daughter of Leon and Grace Clark. In December of 1964 …
Davis, Lee “Bear” T.
Lee “Bear” T. Davis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Edenbrook in Platteville. He was born in Mineral Point on July 10, 1936; the son of Owen and Hazel (Thomas) Davis. On December 30, 1953, Bear was united in marriage to his first wife and mother of …
Munson, Beverly (Nelson)
Beverly (Nelson) Munson, age 89, had a heavenly reunion with her beloved husband Dean on November 25, 2024.
Reynolds, Dennis J.
Dennis J. Reynolds, age 59, of Dodgeville, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 after a short hard fought battle with cancer.
Gilbertson, Ronald W.
Ronald W. Gilbertson, age 88, of Dodgeville, formerly of Ridgeway, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday November 25, 2024.
