Age: A Plus or Minus?
Dear editor, Recently, I was traveling on a Sydney Harbour ferry, when three young people speaking German sat down in front of me.
Along The Ad Routes
I heard by the grapevine that it was Roseann Rossing’s (Sergeant Roso) birthday and that one of the most important people in her life forgot it! No name will be mentioned!
Knights top Belleville as rule call ends game
A seldom used baseball rule came into effect and ended a battle with Belleville Sunday, giving the Dodgeville Knights a 6-4 win.
Rockies outlast Bullets in Western contest
After a heart warming ceremony honoring longtime coach and athlete Jim Strommen complete with the naming the baseball diamond Jim Strommen field, the Blanchardville Bullets and Hollandale Rockies went onto game mode.
Field named after Jim Strommen at McKellar Park
Jim Strommen threw out the first pitch before the Blanchardville Bullets Home Talent baseball game on Sunday, June 16th. Before the game a Field Dedication ceremony took place in honor of Jim Strommen Field at McKellar Park in front of a huge crowd at the Annual Father's Day Chicken BBQ …
Pecatonica Honors Jim Strommen with Field Dedication
It was Dedication Day on Sunday, June 16th for the man who defined Dedication at Pecatonica, Jim Strommen, who touched the lives of many players, coaches, teammates and parents in his 43 years as the Pecatonica Varsity Boys Head Baseball Coach.
Barneveld Police, Sheriff’s Department, K9 Fenix help apprehend Walmart theft suspects
Iowa County Sheriff Michael Peterson reports that on June 12, 2024, at 3:58 p.m., Iowa County Communications Center received a report of shoplifters leaving the Dodgeville Walmart.
Dodgeville school board honors Weber at last meeting before retirement
The Dodgeville School Board said their farewells to retiring administrators Paul Weber and Jacque Goetzke at their June meeting.
Mineral Point City Council Approves High Street Closure for 4th of July Fireworks Show
At the June City Council meeting, the Chamber of Commerce's request to block off High Street for the 4th of July fireworks show was officially approved. This closure will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
Highland board moves toward cell phone policy
When a school board meeting takes about three and a half hours there has to be a good reason.
Smith Makes Initial Appearance
Lucas Smith of Arena had his initial appearance in Iowa County Court via Zoom from the Iowa County Jail on Thursday, June 13.
Rakow, Shirley L. (nee Fuchs)
Shirley L. (nee Fuchs) Rakow, passed away on June 15, 2024, age 74 at home after a courageous battle with rectal cancer. Shirley was born on July 26, 1949, in Monroe, WI, the daughter of William and Helen (Solberg) Fuchs. She went to school in the New Glarus, Stoughton School …
Price, Charles DuWayne "Charlie"
Charles DuWayne "Charlie" Price, age 82, of Whitewater/Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born September 20, 1941, to his loving parents Laddie and Gwendolyn Price. Charlie grew up on his family dairy farm in Clyde, Wisconsin, with his beloved sisters Judith …
Sigg, Jerry James
Jerry James Sigg, age 62 of rural Hollandale died on Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by his family as a result of an unexpected massive stroke. Jerry farmed every day of his life from the time he could put his boots on until the stroke took him away from the …
Hughes, Leslie "Tom"
Leslie "Tom" Hughes, age 87, of Mineral Point passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Mineral Point Health Services.
Ehr, Jacob “Bill” William
Jacob “Bill” William Ehr, age 73 of rural Hollandale died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at his home with his wife Deb by his side. He was born on February 3, 1951 in Waterloo, Iowa to Nicholas George and Mary Estelle (Racey) Ehr. He grew up in Jesup, Iowa with …
Campbell, Rosemary Ann
Rosemary A Campbell June 25, 1927 - June 10, 2024 Rosemary Ann Campbell passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Ingleside Nursing Home in Mount Horeb. She was at Ingleside for less than three weeks after a fall in her home on the farm where she resided for over …
Flum, Joyce
Joyce Flum, age 97 of Mineral Point, WI died on June 11, 2024. Joyce was born on September 2, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Isabella Gribble. She attended schools in Dodgeville, Mineral Point and graduated from Central High School, Madison in 1944. Joyce attended Marquette University after graduation …
Butteris, EuGene "Fuji"
EuGene "Fuji" Butteris, 60, died May 29, 2024 in Fort Atkinson, WI. He was born in Dodgeville on July 27, 1963 to Carolyn (Kite) and Harold Butteris.
