Cox, Randy L.
Randy L. Cox, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2024 at the UW Hospital after a tragic skid steer rollover on his Dodgeville farm. He had been missing for three hours - his wife, Lois had found him. He said, “Thank you for finding me”. With all the …
Perkins, Richard (Dick) L.
Richard (Dick) L. Perkins of Fruita, CO passed away on November 24, 2023, at Hope West Hospice after a short illness. Dick was born on September 28, 1947, to Lyle and Doris (Peterson) Perkins. On June 25, 1977, Dick married the girl next door, Cleo James. They had a whirlwind …
Thomas, Carolyn Janet Nagel
Carolyn Janet Nagel Thomas, age 91 of Cobb, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Carolyn was born on July 7, 1933, at St. Joseph's hospital in Dodgeville to Melvin & Amy Nagel. She graduated from Cobb High School and worked at Cobb State Bank and Farmer Savings Bank …
Ellis, Tami K.
Tami K. Ellis, age 59, of Cobb, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at her home. Tami was born on October 23, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas, daughter of Brian and Leslie Ellis. She graduated from Hampshire High School, Illinois in 1982. She also attended Elgin Community College …
Raess, U.S. Army Cpl. Robert P.
U.S. Army Cpl. Robert P. Raess, 21, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, reported missing in action during the Korean War, was accounted for March 26, 2024. In late 1950, Raess was a member of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was reported missing in action on Sept. …
Gardner, John
John Gardner, age 79 of Barneveld, passed away on Tuesday August 27, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital with his family beside him. John was born on January 22, 1945, in Dodgeville, the son of Roy and Violet (Hampton) Gardner.
Bill Hamilton remembered in style
Bill Hamilton, 70 of Rewey, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 18. He was known as a “friend to everyone”. He was remembered with a Celebration of Life following his funeral in Platteville with a tribute of son Joel’s Rewey Fire Department helmet outside the station where you could also see …
Milk Can stays with Fennimore with shutout win over Panthers
By John Dalton Penalties against Iowa-Grant came early and often and the team could not build any momentum which allowed rival Fennimore to take advantage with big plays as they defeated the Panthers 42-0 in a non-conference game at Iowa-Grant to retain the Milk Can Trophy.
Tax break for small business??
Dear Editor, You may have heard about a month ago that the IRS plans to raise an additional $50 billion in revenue over 10 years by closing the pass-through tax loophole.
Along The Ad Routes
I saw a first the other day. I was crossing the street downtown at the bank corner heading to Bob’s Bitchin BBQ. An older gentleman was at Bob’s corner and traffic stopped for him to cross the street.
Lancaster takes non-conference battle with Pointers; Hall of Fame inductions tonight
By Matthew Goninen Last Friday Night, the Mineral Point High School varsity football team dropped its season opener to Lancaster 21-6 in a slow, grind-it-out game.
Viroqua slips past Dodgers to open new gridiron season
Solomon Murdock scored three touchdowns for Viroqua Friday to give the Blackhawks a 21-7 win over Dodgeville in the non-conference season opener for both teams.
Medicare Ranks Upland Hills Health Hospice Care Among Best in State and Nation
Upland Hills Health (UHH) Hospice recently received some of the best ratings in the region and state in several categories Medicare uses to rate end-of-life care.
Take time to enjoy the Fair
For 160 years the Iowa County Fair has taken place at the fairgrounds in Mineral Point over Labor Day weekend. The fair means many things to many people and it a place where anyone can find something to like.
Think about your vote
Dear Editor, As a lifelong Wisconsinite, a rural resident for decades, and a faithful voter for over 55 years, I urge all of us to think deeply about what kind of country and what kind of state we want to live in, to get involved in the issues we care …
Farmer’s Markets, a new adventure
Dear Editor, Looking for a new adventure for yourself and/or your family and friends over the Labor Day weekend?
Preserve our quality of life
Hi Everyone, I’m writing again today about the industrial wind turbines that are proposed for our area. We’ve had visitors from both Pattern Energy and the Longview Alliance at our home recently.
Democracy NOT
Dear Editor, A WI Democrat official moved before the WI Supreme Court to remove presidential candidate Jill Stein from the 2024 WI ballot. Liberal Green Party Stein would take votes from Kamala. Even the left leaning SC said no.
