Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly How about our first two snowfalls for this winter? We knew it wouldn’t stick with the ground being so warm, but it did hang around for a couple of days, especially in the fields where the crops had been taken.
Climate Change Means It's Tick Season, Year-Round
Dear Editor, Lyme disease. If you haven't had it personally, you likely know someone who does.
Kratochwill, Doreen Alice (Gundlach)
Doreen Alice (Gundlach) Kratochwill, age 69, of Highland, passed away on November 17, 2024, surrounded by her devoted husband and loving children. Doreen was taught to "pull herself up by the bootstraps," and her battle with ALS was truly a courageous one, as she endured the insidious disease for more …
Cowley, Duane L.
Duane L. Cowley June 13, 1939 – Nov. 16, 2024
Nilsen, Julie Ann
Julie Ann Nilsen (née Neuendorf) 1961 – 2024
Cupcakes aid Highland VFW/Legion
The Highland Cupcake Girls recently held a fundraiser to benefit the Highland VFW and Legion Post #422. The girls decorated over 600 cupcakes and raised $1,600 for the organizations. This fundraiser would not have been as successful without the help of Thrivent and Kwik Trip, for grants to cover cost …
Mineral Point Volleyball loses State Semi-Final in 5 sets
By John Dalton The Mineral Point girls’ volleyball team took the first two sets at the Division 4 WIAA State Semi-Final Volleyball match on Thursday at the Resch Center in Green Bay against Eau Claire Regis, and after leading 7-3 in the third set, the Ramblers went on a 9-1 …
O-W squeaks out win to end Highland’s first 8-player run
By John Dalton Highland’s undefeated season ended in a hard-fought game against Owen-Withee, 23-21, on a crisp night in a WIAA State Qualifying game in 8-player football.
Election night a terrible night
Dear Editor, In case you missed it – Jimmy Kimmel’s opening monologue Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 as reported by The Independent. “Jimmy Kimmel chokes back tears as he says election marked ‘terrible night’ for everyone”
We The People
Dear Editor, We the people have spoken. We the working stiffs, the backbone of America: Teamsters, machinists, welders, truck drivers, police, first responders, construction workers, plumbers, electricians, manufacturers, small businesses, service workers, and veterans, etc. are taking our country back! We are done with the legacy media (NPR, CBS, ABC, …
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Saturday morning I had to make a trip north to Straka Meats in Plain to pick up some beef brother Pat had bought so our Saturday morning breakfast took us that direction to Anita’s in Spring Green for a 7:30 start to the day.
Is the election really over?
by J. Patrick Reilly The election is over but my email inbox must not have gotten the message. The only difference is that instead of asking for my vote, the new subject is how can we make as difficult as possible for the newly elected Donald Trump.
Media has failed the people again
Dear Editor, The Media fell for every false claim and issue about Mr. Trump "hook line and snicker" during the past decade that has been exposed yet again. Lawfare backfired on the Dems.
The election is over and I am still asking, "Who won?"
Dear Editor, Trump won the Presidency, but did the American people win as a result? We won't know the answer to that for some time. There are things, however, that disturb me.
Dodgeville school board hears charter school update
The Dodgeville School Board received more information about a possible charter school component that would be added to the district.
Dodgeville Common Council hears election protocol went well; update on Armory
By John Dalton Because of the election on Tues., Nov. 5, 2024, the Dodgeville Common Council meeting was moved to the next evening and City Clerk Lauree Aulik reported at the meeting that the City of Dodgeville had the most voter turnout in its history with 88% going to the …
I-G Board hears about wind tower project
The Iowa-Grant School Board heard an update on the wind tower project planned for the area at their monthly meeting Monday
County board sets budgets, tax levy for 2025
The Iowa County Board approved a tax levy against the property in Iowa County at their annual budget hearing Tuesday.
James, Orville R.
Orville R. James, age 99 of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at CrestRidge Assisted Living. Orville was born on November 10, 1925, in Mineral Point to Earl and Dorothy (Carter) James. He farmed on the James Farm in Willow Springs Township until the age of 40 …
