Lady Eagles advance to State

Hannah Esch leads members of the Barneveld girls basketball team onto the court to join her teammates after beating Eleva Strum and earning a berth in the 2025 WIAA Division 5 State Basketball tournament. The game was played Saturday at LaCrosse Logan. The Golden Eagles play the second game Friday …

Baker, Dorothy A.

Dorothy A. Baker, age 92, of Arena passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on January 28, 1933 in Arena the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Combs) Roberts.

Daughenbaugh, Bernadine

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Bernadine “Bernie” J. (Norman) Daughenbaugh, Dodgeville, who left us on February 25, 2025, with her devoted sister by her side.

Legler, Audrey

Audrey Legler (nee Butteris) passed away peacefully March 4, 2025, at the age of 82 years. She was born in June of 1942, to the late Fred and Melissa (Dietzman) Butteris.

Ryan, Alice C.

Alice C. Ryan, age 101 died peacefully Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her home in Madison. She was born on December 30, 1923, in Stoughton, the daughter of Andrew and Ida (Dahlen) Fossen.

Faber, LaVerne

LaVerne Faber, age 93 of Dubuque, IA, passed away on March 2, 2025. His absence leaves a space that can never be properly filled. He will always be remembered for his love, laughter, musical skills, and uncanny ability to make or repair just about anything.

Heberlein, Patsy Louise

Patsy Louise Heberlein, age 65, passed away on Friday March 7, 2025, at home as a result of medical issues and MS. Patsy was born November 9, 1959, in Lancaster to Walter and Doris (Bartels) Keene. She married Peter Heberlein on May 8, 1982, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in …

Fitzsimmons, Kathryn Marie (Bickford)

Kathryn Marie (Bickford) Fitzsimmons, 94, formally of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

LeRoy E. Mellum, 87

LeRoy E. Mellum, 87 Waunakee

Prochaska, Randall Vern

Randall Vern Prochaska passed away February 27th, 2025 at Dove Healthcare Nursing Home in Fennimore WI. Randy was born on May 29, 1960 to Lavern & Lorraine Prochaska of Fennimore, WI where he grew up spending time with his siblings fixing cars, cracking jokes, and loving each other unconditionally.

Bennett, Bonnie Josephine

Bonnie Josephine Bennett, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Lilac Springs Assisted Living in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Bonnie was born on June 4, 1930, in Arena Wisconsin. She was the youngest of three children born to Edward and Evalyn (Lampman) Bennett. As a child in …

Hying, Joanna Fecht

Joanna Fecht Hying, age 97, of Mineral Point, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

McGrath, Martin (Marty)

Martin (Marty) McGrath, age 94, of Dodgeville, the McGrath family is saddened to announce the passing of their father. Marty passed away in his sleep peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, with family at his side. Marty was married to Juanita McGrath for 50 years, who preceded him in 2021.

Gort, Marcia Rae

Marcia Rae Gort, age 75 of Dodgeville, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from cancer.

Pointers handle Marshall, earn top seed

Seeding. That is what teams are concerned with at this point of the season and Sunday was the big reveal day that showed were the computer feels the teams should be for the post season.

Ithaca pressure ends season for Highland

Coming into the season the Highland Cardinals had the point guard position well in hand with Addison Bedward.

DeViney hits eight triples in win over Hornets

Lexi DeViney put on a clinic in the art of three point shooting Thursday when the Blackhawks played Richland Center in a SWC girls basketball game.

Dodgers go deep to take down Cuba City

Live by the three, die by the three or in the case of the Dodgeville boys basketball team, win by the three.

For the Kids

Dear Editor, When someone asks me if I like going to school, I typically say yes. I enjoy my classes, and like my teachers. I get to hang out with my friends, and prepare myself for my future.

People need to be aware of what Trump and Musk are doing

Dear Editor, House Republicans have introduced their budget, which is a direct attack on vulnerable communities―laying out clearly their plan to take food assistance and health care away from millions in order to fund more tax cuts for the rich and power Trump’s anti-immigrant mass deportation agenda.