Stevens, Eleanor M.

Eleanor M. Stevens, age 97, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Dodgeville.

Connell, Tracy Elizabeth Van Epps

Tracy Elizabeth Van Epps Connell, 54, of Dodgeville, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Walsh, Elizabeth (Betty) Anne

Elizabeth (Betty) Anne Walsh passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 surrounded by her six loving daughters.

Owens, Colton Allen

Colton Allen Owens October 23, 1995 - June 27, 2024

Kalusok, Blanche Mary

Blanche Mary Kalusok, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on October 27th,1947 to parents Joseph and Helen (née Kohout) Witek in Boscobel, Wisconsin. She grew up on the family dairy farm and graduated from Iowa-Grant High School. …

Beckett, Mary

Mary Beckett, age 66, of Ridgeway, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at UW Hospital following a massive heart attack.

Hathaway, Joshua Lee

Joshua Lee Hathaway, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born on Aug. 13, 1979, to Larry and Rhonda (Lee) Hathaway. He grew up in the countryside of Barneveld right down the road from the home farm with his parents and brother, Lee Hathaway. Josh was …

Pagel, Barbara J.

Barbara J. Pagel (Hach), age 85 of Spring Green, unexpectedly passed away on June 22, 2024. Barb was born September 18, 1938, to Martin and Barbara Hach in Dodgeville, WI.

McDowell, Nancy L.

Nancy L. McDowell, age 74 of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 21, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Nancy was born in Dodgeville on March 28, 1950, to DuWayne and Jerry Anderson. She graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1969.

World elder abuse awareness day

Dear editor, June 15, 2024, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On that day, communities in the USA and all over the world will sponsor events to highlight solutions to this systemic social challenge.

Age: A Plus or Minus?

Dear editor, Recently, I was traveling on a Sydney Harbour ferry, when three young people speaking German sat down in front of me.

Along The Ad Routes

I heard by the grapevine that it was Roseann Rossing’s (Sergeant Roso) birthday and that one of the most important people in her life forgot it! No name will be mentioned!

Knights top Belleville as rule call ends game

A seldom used baseball rule came into effect and ended a battle with Belleville Sunday, giving the Dodgeville Knights a 6-4 win.

Rockies outlast Bullets in Western contest

After a heart warming ceremony honoring longtime coach and athlete Jim Strommen complete with the naming the baseball diamond Jim Strommen field, the Blanchardville Bullets and Hollandale Rockies went onto game mode.

Field named after Jim Strommen at McKellar Park

Jim Strommen threw out the first pitch before the Blanchardville Bullets Home Talent baseball game on Sunday, June 16th. Before the game a Field Dedication ceremony took place in honor of Jim Strommen Field at McKellar Park in front of a huge crowd at the Annual Father's Day Chicken BBQ …

Pecatonica Honors Jim Strommen with Field Dedication

It was Dedication Day on Sunday, June 16th for the man who defined Dedication at Pecatonica, Jim Strommen, who touched the lives of many players, coaches, teammates and parents in his 43 years as the Pecatonica Varsity Boys Head Baseball Coach.

Barneveld Police, Sheriff’s Department, K9 Fenix help apprehend Walmart theft suspects

Iowa County Sheriff Michael Peterson reports that on June 12, 2024, at 3:58 p.m., Iowa County Communications Center received a report of shoplifters leaving the Dodgeville Walmart.

Dodgeville school board honors Weber at last meeting before retirement

The Dodgeville School Board said their farewells to retiring administrators Paul Weber and Jacque Goetzke at their June meeting.

Mineral Point City Council Approves High Street Closure for 4th of July Fireworks Show

At the June City Council meeting, the Chamber of Commerce's request to block off High Street for the 4th of July fireworks show was officially approved. This closure will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Highland board moves toward cell phone policy

When a school board meeting takes about three and a half hours there has to be a good reason.