Highland board adds to Fund 46
Highland’s school board was able to put some money into their capital improvements fund after reviewing the end of the fiscal year report.
Dodgeville water, sewer rates to rise
By John Dalton The Council heard a presentation from Senior Municipal Advisor Brian Roemer from Ehlers, Inc. The City contracts with Ehlers for assistance with fiscal studies, debt planning and issuance, and finance management strategies. Roemer discussed the City’s Water and Sewer planning regarding capital projects for both utilities and …
Lots of fun at Ridgeway Independence Day
There’s always a full day of fun and excitement when Ridgeway celebrates its Independence Day. Events began early last Saturday in the morning with a 5K, 2 mile run/walk followed by youth baseball games and an extended 4-hour Farmers Market. A Suicide Memorial Walk and Butterfly Release was followed by …
Public Service Commission hears concerns from many on wind project
The representatives from the Public Service Commission will have plenty to think about after two public hearings on the Badger Hollow Wind Project held Tuesday at Linden.
Staff compensation discussed by Dodgeville School Board
The Dodgeville School Board will look for ways to better compensate their staff.
Lawinger, Alexander Dane
Alexander Dane Lawinger, age 24, entered into eternal life on Saturday morning June 28, 2025.
McGraw, Brigid Rose
Brigid Rose McGraw, age 42, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 after a valiant fight against cancer.
Dorner, Ruth Ann (Cushman) Weier
Ruth Ann (Cushman) Weier Dorner, age 77, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Mineral Point Health Services.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Well the heat sure did roll in over the weekend. Temperatures were in the 90s. It was a good thing that there was a breeze or it would’ve been even more brutal! But it didn’t have to have wind gusts up to 40 mph!
Bill needs support
by J. Patrick Reilly Please join the newspapers of Wisconsin in thanking the Wisconsin State Senate for supporting transparency in government. On May 15th, the Senate approved Senate Bill 194 without opposition, paving the way for the Assembly to consider this important piece of legislation.
Dodger Ava Lord part of All-Star game
Ava Lord took the field Tuesday, June 17 at the 2025 Wisconsin All-Star Softball Games, held in Wisconsin Dells, and made the most of the opportunity with a strong all-around showing.
Climate change; more wildfires
Dear Editor, Recently we have read about devastation from wildfires and strong storms. Climate scientists say we will see more as a result of climate change.
The limits of military power
Dear Editor, Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, referring to the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, stated: "It became clear that that's the worst failure of our intelligence and operational forces since the establishment of the state of Israel."
Rural Rallies Send a Message
Dear Editor, Much of the media coverage of the recent NO KINGS rallies in Wisconsin overlooked the significance of the large crowds the rallies drew in small rural communities across the state. And yes, the rural rallies were large! If you measure turnout only by crowd size, the rural rallies …
Most Dangerous Sidewalk in Mineral Point
Dear Editor, Having spent this spring trying to get the attention of the street and ordinance committees after a two year process beginning in 2023 to provide a safer section on Shake Rag street between the intersection of William street to Antoine street, plus gain more attention to what is …
Hands Off Our Public Lands
Dear Editor, The current administration seems bound and determined to inflict the most amount of pain in the shortest amount of time possible. The latest scheme arrives as part of the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' in the form of a landgrab - buried in the bill's text is a proposal …
Arneson Jr, Anton Samuel (Sam)
Anton Samuel (Sam) Arneson Jr, age 98, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his home in Madison. He was born in Mount Horeb, Wis., on October 5, 1926, to Anton S. and Agnes (Grimstad) Arneson.
O’Flahrity, John ‘Lee’
John ‘Lee’ O’Flahrity, 71, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away in an accident on the farm on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Lee was born January 25, 1954, to John ‘Jack’ and Bonnie (Aide) O’Flahrity, in Dodgeville, WI where he was raised with his siblings. He graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in …
Upland Hills Health names new president and CEO
The Upland Hills Health Board of Trustees has announced that after a months-long national search, Dr. Mark Thompson has been hired as the organization’s president and chief executive officer to succeed Lisa Schnedler, who is retiring after 12 years with UHH.
