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.
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.
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
Meudt, William F. “Bill”
William F. “Bill” Meudt, age 82, of Ridgeway died on Sunday, December 22, 2024 peacefully at University Hospital in Madison.
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.
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.
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 …
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.”
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.
Wasley, Carole B.
Carole B. Wasley, age 91 of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Hirscher, Frank Eugene
Frank Eugene Hirscher, 83, passed away peacefully of cancer at his Fitchburg home on December 17, 2024. Frank was born to Kreszentia (Grace) and Mathew Hirscher on June 18, 1941, in Monroe, WI. Shortly after, his family moved to Hollandale, where he attended grade school and high school, and worked …
Moyer, Marvin R. “Mort”
Marvin R. “Mort” Moyer, age 82, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Fingerson, Pamela Ann
Pamela Ann Fingerson, age 63, of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Mineral Point Care Center in Mineral Point, WI.
Hirscher, Frank Eugene
Frank Eugene Hirscher, 83, passed away peacefully of cancer at his Fitchburg home on December 17, 2024. Frank was born to Kreszentia (Grace) and Mathew Hirscher on June 18, 1941, in Monroe, WI. Shortly after, his family moved to Hollandale, where he attended grade school and high school, and worked …
Anderson, Evalena Mae
Evalena Mae Anderson, age 93, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Dodgeville.
