Make our healthcare affordable
Dear Editor, Starting this month, insurance premiums are going to double for millions of people across the country at a time when we are already paying by far the highest prices in the world for health care.
Say Grats at Dinner
Dear Editor, When we read about problems and tragedies it's easy to become distressed.
Free of Charge
Dear Editor, Many people believe that you can't go to church if you don't have any money to contribute.
Fall International Potluck Dinner held at M&M
On Saturday, September 27, the potluck team at M&M again offered a fall meal to the community, bringing together fans of international cooking
In opposition to Trump
Dear Editor, The book I am reading, “Spin Dictators,” reveals President Trump and his administration are implementing actions and policies used by many current dictators to rule over their people.
Be Part of the Tradition: Iowa County Fair Society Invites Community Members to Get Involved as they celebrate 170 years strong in 2026
The Iowa County Fair wrapped up another amazing Labor Day weekend in Mineral Point, drawing record-breaking crowds and celebrating the very best of our county’s agriculture, youth, and community spirit.
35th Annual Harvest Festival at Spurgeon Winery this weekend
As fall foliage hits its peak, Spurgeon Winery invites the public to celebrate the season at its 35th Annual Harvest Festival, hosted by owners Glen and Mary Spurgeon and assistant winemaker Marc Gratz with his wife Hillary.
Haas (Fillbach), Maureen K.
Maureen K. Haas (Fillbach), age 68 of Highland, peacefully passed away on October 5, 2025, after battles with multiple health conditions at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on September 5, 1957, in Dodgeville, the youngest child of John P. and Patricia Fillbach.
Tibbits, Wren Idalia
In Loving Memory of Wren Idalia Tibbits May 24, 2024 – October 5, 2025
Coy, Sandra Jean
Sandra Jean Coy, age 78 of Mineral Point, passed away on October 6, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born December 18, 1946, in Richland Center, the daughter of Robert Leo and Bernice (Schlafer) Osborne.
Donahue, Louise A. “Weezie”
Louise A. “Weezie” Donahue, age 87, of Dodgeville, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Crest Ridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville, surrounded by her loving family.
Schmitz, Bart Michael
Bart Michael Schmitz, age 56, was born on December 4, 1968. He passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2025. Bart attended Highland High School. Bart married Cindy Little on October 29, 1994. Bart enjoyed family time, golfing, video games, a passion for art and drawing and all things Marvel.
Nagel, Robert
Robert Nagel, age 80 of Ahmeck, Michigan, formerly of Dodgeville, passed away on September 26, 2025.
Colomer, Addison Rose “Addi”
Addison Rose “Addi” Colomer, 17, of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. Gus Barnes officiating. Burial will take place at a later …
Jones, Patricia Ann “Pat”
MONTOFRT - Patricia Ann “Pat” Jones, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday morning October 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 7, 1941, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Francis and Blanche (Nechvatal) Wienkers. Pat was united in marriage to Dale Jones on …
Beckett Sr., --"Benji", Larry J.
To be FOREVER remembered for his FAMOUS HUGS and BOTTOMLESS HEART! I am extremely saddened to inform you all. On Sunday, August 31st, 2025 my father, Larry J. Beckett Sr., --"Benji" like the dog-- has succumbed to the magnitude of his illness. Peacefully and surrounded by love he departed us …
Vogel, Dale Adolph
FENNIMORE – Dale Adolph Vogel, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday October 2, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous 20-year battle with Leukemia and Lymphoma.
Harms, Paul W.
Paul W. Harms, age 82 of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2025, at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb. Paul was born on July 2, 1943, in Dodgeville to Clarence "Cheese" and Gretchen (Anderson) Harms.
Refurbished sign, tuckpointing at the depot
Hans Hansen of Federal Restoration Studio in Mineral Point and Jared Maccrinan, a service missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, install the refurbished Mineral Point sign on the south side of the Mineral Point Railroad Museum.
