Propping Up Coal

Dear Editor, The current presidential administration is devoutly anti-progress

A Sad Day for SW Wisconsin

Dear Editor, The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin rubber-stamped the application for the Badger Hollow Wind project on September 25.

Vote on October 18

Dear Editor, Dismayed by the actions of President Trump and his administration?

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly It’s officially ended

35th Annual Harvest Festival at Spurgeon Winery this weekend

As fall foliage hits its peak, Spurgeon Winery invites the public to celebrate the season at its 35th Annual Harvest Festival, hosted by owners Glen and Mary Spurgeon and assistant winemaker Marc Gratz with his wife Hillary.

Be Part of the Tradition: Iowa County Fair Society Invites Community Members to Get Involved as they celebrate 170 years strong in 2026

The Iowa County Fair wrapped up another amazing Labor Day weekend in Mineral Point, drawing record-breaking crowds and celebrating the very best of our county’s agriculture, youth, and community spirit.

In opposition to Trump

Dear Editor, The book I am reading, “Spin Dictators,” reveals President Trump and his administration are implementing actions and policies used by many current dictators to rule over their people.

Fall International Potluck Dinner held at M&M

On Saturday, September 27, the potluck team at M&M again offered a fall meal to the community, bringing together fans of international cooking

Haas (Fillbach), Maureen K.

Maureen K. Haas (Fillbach), age 68 of Highland, peacefully passed away on October 5, 2025, after battles with multiple health conditions at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on September 5, 1957, in Dodgeville, the youngest child of John P. and Patricia Fillbach.

Schmitz, Bart Michael

Bart Michael Schmitz, age 56, was born on December 4, 1968. He passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2025. Bart attended Highland High School. Bart married Cindy Little on October 29, 1994. Bart enjoyed family time, golfing, video games, a passion for art and drawing and all things Marvel.

Donahue, Louise A. “Weezie”

Louise A. “Weezie” Donahue, age 87, of Dodgeville, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Crest Ridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville, surrounded by her loving family.

Coy, Sandra Jean

Sandra Jean Coy, age 78 of Mineral Point, passed away on October 6, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born December 18, 1946, in Richland Center, the daughter of Robert Leo and Bernice (Schlafer) Osborne.

Tibbits, Wren Idalia

In Loving Memory of Wren Idalia Tibbits May 24, 2024 – October 5, 2025

Beckett Sr., --"Benji", Larry J.

To be FOREVER remembered for his FAMOUS HUGS and BOTTOMLESS HEART! I am extremely saddened to inform you all. On Sunday, August 31st, 2025 my father, Larry J. Beckett Sr., --"Benji" like the dog-- has succumbed to the magnitude of his illness. Peacefully and surrounded by love he departed us …

Jones, Patricia Ann “Pat”

MONTOFRT - Patricia Ann “Pat” Jones, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday morning October 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 7, 1941, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Francis and Blanche (Nechvatal) Wienkers. Pat was united in marriage to Dale Jones on …

Colomer, Addison Rose “Addi”

Addison Rose “Addi” Colomer, 17, of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. Gus Barnes officiating. Burial will take place at a later …

Nagel, Robert

Robert Nagel, age 80 of Ahmeck, Michigan, formerly of Dodgeville, passed away on September 26, 2025.

Harms, Paul W.

Paul W. Harms, age 82 of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2025, at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb. Paul was born on July 2, 1943, in Dodgeville to Clarence "Cheese" and Gretchen (Anderson) Harms.

Vogel, Dale Adolph

FENNIMORE – Dale Adolph Vogel, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday October 2, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous 20-year battle with Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Refurbished sign, tuckpointing at the depot

Hans Hansen of Federal Restoration Studio in Mineral Point and Jared Maccrinan, a service missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, install the refurbished Mineral Point sign on the south side of the Mineral Point Railroad Museum.