“Better Country”
Dear Editor, Donald Trump has done more damage to divide MY COUNTRY -COMMUNITY-and FAMILY. The actions of I.C.E. has “crossed the line.”
A Senator’s Oath and the Constitution
Dear Editor, Mon. Jan 26, 2026 Dear Senator Johnson:
Life needs respect
by J. Patrick Reilly As we reflect on the recent loss of life in incidents in Minnesota involving the border patrol and ICE we need to start moving back to respecting life, not needlessly ending it.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly You could say that it’s been COLD outside! Temperatures hit -26 on Friday and schools were called off.
Bicentennial Committee Looks to Fill a Year With Celebration in Mineral Point
A year-long bicentennial celebration can be a boon for Mineral Point, organizers said at a planning meeting last week.
Poem: The Iceman Cometh!!!
Dear Editor, While camouflaging the cloak and the dagger, walking thru town with lots of swagger.
It looks like a wolf-pack in a frenzied kill
Dear Editor, Reference for recent ICE Minneapolis killings: 1930’s Germany.
Stop ICE Now! / RIP Alex Jeffrey Pretti
Dear Editor, My brain is exploding and my heart is breaking as I write. Because I have relatives in Maine,
The Renewable Energy Scam Must Stop
Dear Editor, According to the US Energy Information Administration data for 2024, wind energy accounted for about 3% and solar power about 4% of Wisconsin’s electrical energy supply.
Six Linden firefighters retire, recognized
Six members of the Linden Fire Department were recognized Saturday, January 17 at a retirement party held at the fire station. They all received citations from Wisconsin 51st District Representative Todd Novak that was also signed by Wisconsin State 17th District Senator Howard Marklein. Shown above are, seated: Tim Haas, …
Mosley, Mary F.
Mary F. Mosley, age 70, of rural Darlington, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her home. She was born September 30, 1955, in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Kenneth and Darlene (Buckingham) Beckett.
Kammerud, Vivien P.
Vivien P. Kammerud, 82, of Fennimore, WI, formerly of Cuba City, WI passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6th at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba City, WI, with Fr. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will …
Peterson, Kathryn “Kitty” Kritz
Kathryn “Kitty” Kritz Peterson, age 93, was born on October 16, 1932. She was the daughter of Reuben and Aurelia Schoenmann Kritz and raised on the Kritz century dairy farm in Wyoming Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin.
Potterton, Donald "Gene"
Donald "Gene" Potterton, age 90, of Dodgeville, formerly of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Lafayette Manor in Darlington.
Cushman, Ronald Joseph
Ronald Joseph Cushman Nov 20, 1941 - Jan 25, 2026
Furrer, Duane L.
Duane L. Furrer, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 22, 2026, at Southwest Health in Platteville. He was born on November 3, 1938, the son of Clifford and Eleanor (Bergum) Furrer.
Toay, Ann Theres
Ann Theres Toay, age 78 of Monroe and formerly of Ridgeway died on Monday, January 19, 2026 at her home. She was born on May 29, 1948 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dodgeville to James Vernon and Frieda Elizabeth (Wiest) Toay. Ann grew up in Ridgeway where she went to …
Johnston, Patricia A.
Patricia A. Johnston, age 90, passed away on January 22, 2026 after a long illness. Pat, the oldest of nine children, was born on November 20, 1935 to the late Charles and Vivian (Bowers) Parkos in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Pat grew up in Mineral Point and graduated from Mineral Point High …
Simmons, M. Steve
Steve M. Simmons, age 52, of Mifflin, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2026, after a brief illness.
