Geer, Boyd W.
Boyd W. Geer, age 94, of Dodgeville, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home. Boyd was born in Norwich, Connecticut to Clarance Gallup Geer and Helen Boyd Wetmore. He grew up near by on the family dairy farm in Lebanon. He attended Lebanon High School and then …
Hanson, Ronald Eugene
Ronald Eugene Hanson, age 80 of Hollandale, died late Sunday evening, January 5, 2025 at Monroe Health Services in Monroe. He was born in Dodgeville on November 9, 1944 to Norman LeRoy and Phyllis Leone (Anderson) Hanson and spent his childhood in Hollandale. He attended Hollandale grade school where he …
Blume, William J. (Bill)
William J. (Bill) Blume, age 77 of Mineral Point, Wisconsin and formerly of Colesburg, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 3, 2025. Bill was born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania on January 18, 1947 to the late Ronald V. and Dorothy (Karas) Blume of Colesburg.
Massey, Vernon Neal
Vernon Neal Massey, age 70 of Hollandale passed away early Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024 at Our House Senior Living in Richland Center. Vernon was born on July 8, 1954 to Neal and Amy (Thompson) Massey. He attended school in Hollandale, then graduated from the newly formed Pecatonica High School …
Blotz, Edward Urban
Edward Urban Blotz, passed away on December 23, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on August 21, 1931 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the son of the late Edward Urban Blotz and Ellen Clavohn Blotz.
DFD receives donation from Hallada Auto Group
Hallada Auto Group of Dodgeville recently gave a $500 donation to the Dodgeville Fire Department. Shown is Chief Brian Whitehouse receiving the check from Hallada Salesman Nick Pottzen IV (right) and Driver Tom Demuth (left). Portzen is a current member of the Dodgeville Fire Department while DeMuth is a retired …
Dodger girls blow big lead, lose to Fennimore by one
By John Dalton The Dodgeville Girls’ basketball team lost an 18-point lead in the second half to Fennimore Friday night and their last-second shot to win it fell short in a tough loss, 49-48.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Like I saw on FACEBOOK the other day, “Last year went so fast, I didn’t lose any weight!” That’s the way I feel about 2024! It seems like it flew by so fast that I’m not even sure when it started! Anyway, welcome to 2025!
Farewell to a great man
by J. Patrick Reily Jimmy Carter lived to be 100 and was a blessing to our country. The 39th US President died this past week after spending a year in hospice.
How do you rebuild the lives of a million children?
Dear Editor, President-elect Donald Trump has declared that "there will be hell to pay" if hostages in Gaza are not released prior to his taking office on January 20th.
Natural gas doesn't deserve the health halo
Dear Editor, It's time to call a spade a spade, and ditch the healthy halo surrounding the term 'natural gas'.
Public meeting gives state of the county, city and school district
At a recent public informational meeting representatives of the county, the city and the school district discussed the current state of affairs for each.
Dodgeville grad wins Gradnick Award
The Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers (WAFLT) is proud to announce that Teresa Mueller, a 1985 graduate of Dodgeville High School, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Anthony J. Gradisnik Award.
Mullen, Diana Margaret (Thompson)
Diana Margaret (Thompson) Mullen, 77, of Mineral Point, WI/Monroe, WI passed away on December 29th peacefully and surrounded by family after battling cancer for the third time.
Roh, John
John Roh, age 59, of Dodgeville/Lancaster Orchard Manor passed away peacefully of pneumonia on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born on January 7, 1965 to Ed and Dollie Roh of Dodgeville. He attended Dodgeville elementary school and Hodan Center in Mineral Point. He then moved to Orchard Manor in …
Neil, Janice
Janice Neil, age 68, of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2024. She was born April 16, 1956, in Anderson, Ind to Richard and Helen Ramey. Her family moved to Jackson, MI in her early years.
Lee, Mark H.
Mark H. Lee, 91, Galena, Illinois, formerly of Rewey, Wisconsin, entered heaven on December 26, 2024. His family was at his side.
Jenkins, Russell J.
Russell J. Jenkins Feb. 6, 1948 – Dec. 26, 2024
Meudt, William F. “Bill”
William F. “Bill” Meudt, age 82, of Ridgeway died on Sunday, December 22, 2024 peacefully at University Hospital in Madison.
