Barneveld’s steals, strong defense leads to 63-12 win
Barneveld’s girls basketball team limited visiting Juda to two points for most of the first half then went on to hand the Panthers a 63-12 setback in a Six River East game Thursday.
Early lead sends Cardinals over Juda
Highland’s girls basketball team took a 23 point lead at halftime and rolled to a 54-25 win over Juda Friday. The commanding lead allowed coach Josh Tarrell to use the reserves the second half with the result plenty of playing time for the entire tea
Highland boys defeat Dodgeville 62-53 in non-conference action
By John Dalton The Highland Boys visited Dodgeville Saturday night in a non-conference basketball game and the Cardinal’s physicality was too much for the Dodgers to match in the second half as they lost 62-53.
Tips to survive the holidays
by J. Patrick Reilly While the holidays are supposed to be a very happy time, sometimes the grinch sneaks in and causes issues. In case that happns here are 19 tips for coping with holiday stress and depression:
Israel and charges of genocide
Dear Edtor, The human rights organization Amnesty International has issued a nearly 300 page report concluding that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Israel and the United States have both rejected Amnesty International's findings.
The Holidays are Plastic
Dear Editor, As we enter the holiday season, you'll see some commonalities among a lot of your kid's toys: plastic. That new Transformer, Barbie, board game - it all comes either sheathed in plastic, or made of it.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly I can’t believe that after all that cold and wind we have been getting that Sunday was almost like spring! It was over 50 degrees in the afternoon, almost like needing to go without a coat! I did shed my “driving” gloves though! By the end of …
Cuts are outrageous
Dear Editor, Let’s start here. Representative Tom Tiffany (WI -CD7) “hopes the next Congress also looks at cutting some aspects of mandatory spending, like food stamps.” Heck, it just means more hungry kids, but that is a small price to pay so they can extend tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy …
About cultivated meal
Dear Editor, Any state or federal politician who claims to care about animal welfare should support public funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who don't know, cultivated meat is grown from livestock cells, without slaughter.
Locals in “Nutcracker” this weekend at Platteville
MINERAL POINT-Theatre of Ballet Arts (TOBA) is presenting its eighth production of The Nutcracker Ballet with talent from 14 communities. Once again families in southwest Wisconsin, northwest Illinois and northeast Iowa can affordably enjoy the holiday classic of The Nutcracker 14-15 at the Platteville Municipal Auditorium.
Specatular Specatular Christmas concert in Barneveld, Mineral Point
Area residents are invited to ‘Ring in the Holiday Season’ in Barneveld on December 14th at the Barneveld Congregational and December 16th at Mineral Point Opera House 17th annual ‘Spectacular, Spectacular’ Community Christmas Concert.
Health Risk Predictions for Badger Hollow Wind
Dear Editor, Are you concerned about Wind Turbine-related health risks your household would become subject to if the Badger Hollow wind power plant proposal is approved as outlined by power plant developer, Invenergy?
Iowa-Grant board tells PSC they oppose Badger Hollow wind turbine project
The Iowa Grant school board discussed a resolution concerning opposition to the Badger Hollow wind turbine project. Board member Mary Schauff wanted to make sure the information is correct that is being provided for the resolution.
Weier, Vickie (Morgan)
Vickie (Morgan) Weier of Blue Mounds, affectionately known as "Mama B," passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 10, 1955, to Arthur Jr. and Rosalie (Mollahan) Morgan and graduated from Southington High School in Southington, OH.
Laufenberg, Wayne E.
Wayne E. Laufenberg, of Eau Claire and most recently Waterford, left this earth on December 8th, 2024 with his wife, Patricia, holding his hand. He was a devout Catholic and had a special devotion to the Virgin Mary. It is fitting that he left us on the feast of the …
Swinehart, Logan 'Logie' Myles
Logan 'Logie' Myles Swinehart, 82, of Avoca died on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 1, 1942, in Richland Center the son of Mac and Florence (Mayfield) Swinehart. Logie graduated from the last class in Avoca High School in 1960. He …
Niebuhr, Elsie
Elsie Niebuhr, of Highland, WI, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Upland Hills Care Center surrounded by her friends and family. She was born to Karl and Emma (Berger) Frick in Tomah, WI. She lived on a farm with her family and attended Tomah public school until her …
Gilbertson, Lenice Marie Fry/White/
Our beloved mama, Lenice Marie Fry/White/Gilbertson the heart of our family, passed away on December 7, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1938, to Wesley and Ruby (Becker) Fry.
O’Connor, John William
John William O’Connor, 94, of Jefferson passed away peaceably on Friday, November 30, 2024 at Grace Commons in Menomonee Falls.
