Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly We received a couple of notes with renewals to our papers last week.
Wisconsin’s wildfire smoke signals a growing climate crisis
Dear Editor, Wisconsin Representatives Tom Tiffany and Glenn Grothman recently joined other Republican members of Congress in sending a letter to the Canadian government, alleging that its poor forest management practices are responsible for out-of-control wildfires and for this summer's air quality problems in our state.
I owe thanks to my teachers
by J. Patrick Reilly I personally saw 17 first days of the school year. Except for the first one, I looked forward to it.
Data Centers, the AI Bubble, and Broken Promises
Dear Editor, Data centers are metastasizing like a tumor across our country. Much has already been written about the major harms to groundwater supply, local air quality (most data centers use diesel backup generators), and local noise pollution. Two further points should be taken into account. The first is the …
Address the gun violence epidemic
Dear Editor, As I dropped my children off for the first day of school today, among the thoughts and emotions swirling in my mind was this: they are so vulnerable. If it happened here, what would they do? I'm sure I wasn't the only one shedding a few tears.
History
Dear Editor, The armed National Guard was deployed to Kent State University in May of 1970.
Meaning of double yellow line
Dear Editor, Up the hill. Rounding the curve. Crossing the double yellow line*.
What is happening?
Dear Editor, On May 1, 2024, a 14-year-old male was shot and killed by police outside Mount Horeb Middle School. The young teen was attempting to enter the school with a weapon. On December 16, 2024, a 15-year-old female, shot and killed two people and injured six others inside Abundant …
Bishop clinic opens this month
By Mary Glindinning Dr. Mark Bishop practiced medicine in Mineral Point and Dodgeville for 28 years.
Update Preliminary Investigation: Incident Town of Pulaski
On August 17, 2025, at approximately 0103 hours, the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched, along with multiple fire departments, to a structure fire in the Town of Pulaski, just west of Avoca.
Batha, Carl Allan
Carl Allan Batha, age 78, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Southwest Hospital.
Larson, Lawrence "Larry" Anton
Lawrence "Larry" Anton Larson, of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 20th, 2025, at the age of 71.
Pierick, Gilbert J.
Gilbert J. Pierick, age 82 of Highland, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 24, 1943, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, Gil was the son of the late Jack and Thelma Pierick. He married his childhood best friend, Majorie (McGuire), …
Olson, Gerald Lavern
After 91 years full of life, Gerald Lavern Olson died June 27, 2020, at the beginning of Covid, surrounded by his immediate family. Unable to celebrate his life with extended family and friends at the time of his death, the family will celebrate Gerald's and wife Betty's lives with extended …
Fowell, Patricia “Patty” H.
Patricia “Patty” H. Fowell, age 77, passed away on Sunday August 24, 2025, at home with her family. She was born on November 25, 1947, the daughter of Roy Sr. and Cecelia (Lemieux) Blouin.
Olson, Betty
Betty Olson often said she planned to live until she was 108 years old. Instead, she left this world on August 18, 2025, at the age of 92, cheerful and upbeat until her last days. The matriarch of the family, she was a kind and gentle force to be reckoned …
Rayne, Jeanne Loomis
Jeanne Loomis Rayne (11/10/1935 ~ 8/10/2025)
Hill, John P.
John P. Hill, 87, of Platteville, WI, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Platteville, WI. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and on Thursday, …
