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, …
Fillback, James “Jim” Chab
James “Jim” Chab Fillback, age 88, of Cobb, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
