May, Mary Josephine “Mary Jo”
Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” May was born on September 15, 1945, to Helen (Paulas) and Frank May. She passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2025.
Blotz (Shippy), Charlene A.
Charlene A. Blotz (Shippy), age 81 of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 at Sienna Crest Assisted Living.
Fuerstenberg, David “Dave” J.
David “Dave” J. Fuerstenberg, age 78, passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. He was born on January 25, 1947, the son of Joseph and Wilma (Reuter) Fuerstenberg.
Kroll, Kevin A.
Kevin A. Kroll, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1957, in Dodgeville, the son of Earl and Virginia (Rasque) Kroll.
Ridout, Robert "Bob" C.
Robert "Bob" C. Ridout, age 93 of Dodgeville, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at CrestRidge Assisting Living in Dodgeville. Bob was born on October 3, 1931, in Weyerhaeuser, WI to Cyrus and Veronica (Rozak) Ridout. He was a 1950 graduate of Weyerhaeuser High School. Bob worked for 39 …
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly This Friday (tomorrow) is the celebration of our nation’s birthday - July 4th or Independence Day. Here’s a little know historical fact and I love and respect history (even though it is being taken away from us).
How to save the PO
Guest Editorial Congress must act to help the new postmaster general pull USPS back from the brink
Dodgeville seniors trip Cross Plains
Dodgeville’s Senior Babe Ruth baseball team picked up their second league win of the season 9-2 over Cross Plains Monday.
Bullets score winning run in 11th to tip Rockies
In a game dominated by pitching it took a hit batter with the bases loaded to send Blanchardville to a 3-2 win over Hollandale in 11 innings in a Western Section game Friday.
Several big performances for Knights in win
There were several standout performances in a 16-1 win by the Dodgeville Knights over the Ridgeway Cardinals Saturday.
Day and Night
Dear Editor, The Public Service Commission hosted 2 sessions in Linden the other day.
Please check missing headlights
Dear Editor, Every time I go anyplace, I notice 2-3 cars missing one front or rear light.
Elected politicians should support funding for cultivated meat research
Dear Editor, Any politician who cares one iota about animal welfare should support increased public funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who don't know, the revolutionary protein is grown from livestock cells, without slaughter
Hold all Hamas' enablers accountable, including Netanyahu
Dear Editor, On the Fox News program Sunday Morning Futures, while justifying the U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities, Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted, "Why does Hamas exist? Because of Iran."
Dodgeville Renewable Energy Study by UW-Platteville
Dear Editor, Another Dodgeville renewable electrical microgrid study by UW-Platteville students is planned for this Fall 2025 semester.
Birds Need Responsible Renewable Energy
Dear Editor, From the grassland dwelling Henslow's Sparrow to the treetop-hopping Cerulean Warbler, hundreds of bird species rely on Wisconsin's natural habitats
DeVine Wisdom
Dear Editor, Due to a recent resignation of a Dodgeville School Board member, the Dodgeville School Board collectively elected to appoint the prior President of the board who was defeated in April via a general election.
Common Sense
Dear Editor, The most vital vote to the USA has no ballot. It is guaranteed to kill however. It is military enlistment
Extreme Heat is a Symptom of the Disease
Dear Editor, Here in southern Wisconsin, we just finished a brutal stretch of 90+ degree days with high levels of humidity, and the long-range forecast doesn't predict much relief in sight, with temps not predicted to dip below low-to-mid 80's in the near term.
