Climate change; more wildfires
Dear Editor, Recently we have read about devastation from wildfires and strong storms. Climate scientists say we will see more as a result of climate change.
The limits of military power
Dear Editor, Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, referring to the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, stated: "It became clear that that's the worst failure of our intelligence and operational forces since the establishment of the state of Israel."
Rural Rallies Send a Message
Dear Editor, Much of the media coverage of the recent NO KINGS rallies in Wisconsin overlooked the significance of the large crowds the rallies drew in small rural communities across the state. And yes, the rural rallies were large! If you measure turnout only by crowd size, the rural rallies …
Most Dangerous Sidewalk in Mineral Point
Dear Editor, Having spent this spring trying to get the attention of the street and ordinance committees after a two year process beginning in 2023 to provide a safer section on Shake Rag street between the intersection of William street to Antoine street, plus gain more attention to what is …
Hands Off Our Public Lands
Dear Editor, The current administration seems bound and determined to inflict the most amount of pain in the shortest amount of time possible. The latest scheme arrives as part of the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' in the form of a landgrab - buried in the bill's text is a proposal …
Arneson Jr, Anton Samuel (Sam)
Anton Samuel (Sam) Arneson Jr, age 98, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his home in Madison. He was born in Mount Horeb, Wis., on October 5, 1926, to Anton S. and Agnes (Grimstad) Arneson.
O’Flahrity, John ‘Lee’
John ‘Lee’ O’Flahrity, 71, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away in an accident on the farm on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Lee was born January 25, 1954, to John ‘Jack’ and Bonnie (Aide) O’Flahrity, in Dodgeville, WI where he was raised with his siblings. He graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in …
Upland Hills Health names new president and CEO
The Upland Hills Health Board of Trustees has announced that after a months-long national search, Dr. Mark Thompson has been hired as the organization’s president and chief executive officer to succeed Lisa Schnedler, who is retiring after 12 years with UHH.
Vintage tractors galore in Dodgeville
If you were driving past Super 8 Motel on Dodgeville’s northeast side Monday night, you might have seen this lineup of vintage tractors plus many more. The Rivers & Bluffs Tractor Club, based out of Waukon, Iowa chose the Super 8 as the starting and stopping point for their 3-day …
City named a place to 'micro-retire'
Mineral Point has popped up in a new career trend. It was named as a good place for "micro-retirement," a break from work for people younger than traditional retirement age.
Heuer, Bernard O.
Bernard O. Heuer, age 98 of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 21, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1927, in Cobb, WI to Clarence and Amy (Butteris) Heuer. He graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1946.
Matthews, Elaine Ann (Kuchar)
Elaine Ann (Kuchar) Matthews, age 81, passed away at Bay Harbor Assisted Living in DeForest, WI on June 14, 2025.
Amundson, Barbara Ann (Kuehl)
Barbara Ann (Kuehl) Amundson, 86, of Livingston, Wisconsin, formerly of Elkader, Iowa was surrounded by family when she passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Barbara was born July 26, 1938 to Edward V. and Phyllis E. (Wikan) Kuehl in rural Elkader, Iowa. She …
James, Joann L.
Joann L. James, age 95, passed away on Monday June 9, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Joann was born in Glen Haven Township on May 22, 1930, to Walter and Jessie (David) Morrissey. She was a devoted wife to Calvin “Cal” James. They were married on …
Jenson, Pamela J.
Pamela J. Jenson passed away on June 16, 2025, at the age of 65, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin due to complications from surgery.
Crubaugh, Joseph “Joe”
Joseph Patrick Crubaugh March 17, 1962 – June 15, 2025
Ballard, James “Jim” L.
James "Jim" L. Ballard, of Milwaukee, formerly of Chicago and Dodgeville, WI, passed away on his birthday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Jim was a world-traveling professional photographer whose career highlights included documenting the first living-donor liver transplant at the University of …
Leonard, David F.
David F. Leonard, age 71, of Avoca / Highland area, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on June 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Anderson, Connie R. (Dammen)
Connie R. (Dammen) Anderson, age 70 of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 9, 2024.
