Karnopp, Raymond L. “Ray”

Raymond L. “Ray” Karnopp, age 90, of Dodgeville, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Sienna Crest in Dodgeville surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 10, 1934, in Boscobel, the son of Bernard and Clara (Smith) Karnopp. Ray graduated from Gays Mills …

McCoy, Kilian "Kelly" Patrick

Kilian "Kelly" Patrick McCoy passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Froedtert SICU Mikwaukee, WI March 16, 2025.

Laufenberg, George Martin

George Martin Laufenberg, age 83, of Dodgeville, died peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. George was born to Ray and Mary Laufenberg (McGill) on November 12, 1941.

Alvstad, Martin Clifford

Martin Clifford Alvstad, age 75, of Laurier, WA, formerly of Dodgeville, died on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his home.

Moen Sr., Donald (Don) Ernest

Donald (Don) Ernest Moen Sr., age 82, of Rewey, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 21, 2025, at his home.

Gorder, Nancy Ann Rounds

Nancy Ann Rounds Gorder, age 70 of Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

Moser, Margaret

Margaret "Peg" Marian (Higginbotham, Tremelling) Moser, age 102 of Richland Center, formerly of Dodgeville, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Schmitt Woodland Hills. Peg was born on May 26, 1922, in Richland County to Fred D. and Gladys Schloemer. She attended Lone Rock school and graduated in 1939.

Martin, William R. (Bill)

William R. Martin (Bill), age 72, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday March 22, 2025 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He suffered a heart attack, leaving behind a void that will be deeply felt.

Correia, Jennifer Miller

Jennifer Miller Correia, 52, of Spring Green passed away unexpectedly November 26, 2024, at the UW Hospital. She was born December 26, 1971, daughter of Larry & Ann (McCarthy) Miller.

Kovars, Bruce F.

Bruce F. Kovars, 63, passed away on March 13th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Frame, Christopher L.

Christopher L. Frame, 52, of Burnett, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Monday, March 10, 2025 due to health complications.

People are dying from USAID cuts

Dear Editor, One of the first government agencies Elon Musk and Pres. Trump set their sights on dismantling was USAID. On March 10, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration had completed its review of 6,200 already-approved USAID contracts, and they are cancelling 5,200 of them.

The great speech

Dear Editor, Tuesday 3/4/25 Donald Trump spent 100 minutes talking about what a great job he is doing. He said he has done more in a few weeks than most Presidents did in 4 or 8 years, and he was not lying about that.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly Saturday morning breakfast took us to a very familiar place just to the southeast. We had a full SUV with Tom driving with Bob, Terry, Dewey, Potsie, Royce and me all fitting into his 7-passenger vehicle.

Pass referendum; educate our kids

Dear Editor, We are writing to encourage voters in the Dodgeville School District to vote yes on the operating referendum ballot question on April 1st. We are both lifelong residents who graduated from Dodgeville High School, as did our two sons.

Udderly supports local schools

Dear Editor, Wisconsinites value our public schools as the hope for our children and the center of our communities. April 1st I recommend you vote for Jill Underly to be re-elected as the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction to lead our state's schools.

Referendum needs a “yes” vote

Dear Editor, As a teacher, parent, and proud community member, I urge all to please consider voting yes on the April 1st Referendum. I don't like to think of what will happen if this is not passed.

Old school again

by J. Patrick Reilly People tell me I am “old school.” They no doubt got the “old” part right. But I have a good memory.

Dodgeville must vote YES on April 1st!

Dear Editor, As someone who spent 33 years (24 in Dodgeville) as a public school teacher in Wisconsin, I firmly believe that our public schools are the bricks and mortar, the very foundation of every town in our state, and the cornerstone for the democratic principles of our country.

BP Backsliding

Dear Editor, The best tactic to major polluters that want to sweep their egregious environmental harms under the rug? Name and shame. To that end, I give you BP, the oil major formerly known as British Petroleum.