Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly The weather was so nice for most of last week I broke tradition. I usually wait until the actual first day of spring (March 20) to go from a long sleeve shirt to a short sleeve shirt. but on Wednesday, our day of mailing out our papers …
Pointers use time wisely to earn championship game
There were 22 seconds left in the game and the Mineral Point boys basketball team had a hill to climb if they were going to extend their stay at the Kohl Center in the WIAA Division 4 state tournament Thursday.
Aschliman’s shot is golden for the Pointers
The right place, the right time, the right result. The right place was on the weakside of the Pointer basket.
Panthers trip Dodgers 7-5 in opener
Iowa-Grant used a pitching combination of Bentley Cutts and Lily Petit to outlast Dodgeville 7-5 in a non-conference softball opener for both teams Tuesday.
Down Syndrome Day is March 21
Dear Editor, This week, on Thursday, is World Down Syndrome Day. Down Syndrome is a condition where there is a third copy of the 21st chromosome, instead of the standard two. Thus, the date of 3-21 is chosen to raise awareness of this syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21
Vetsroll helps veterans
Dear Editor, The Lone Rock American Legion Auxiliary #383 and the Cabin Fever Dance Committee would like to thank Lone Rock and the surrounding communities for their generous support of our Cabin Fever Dance. On March 2, we held our tenth fundraiser for VetsRoll.org.
Great basketball games
Dear Editor, Greg Gard, native of Cobb and head coach of the UW Badgers and Dan Burreson, native of Dodgeville and head coach of the Mineral Point Pointers, coached some thrilling games this past weekend.
If it’s not broke, don’t fix it
Dear Editor, With the upcoming City of Dodgeville Mayoral Election approaching, I felt compelled to write a letter in support of the incumbent Mayor, Todd Novak.
Mike Olson is my choice
Dear Editor, Dodgeville voters have a choice in the April 2 Mayor election. Mike Olson may be new to the local political field but he has long roots in the community and served admirably as a county board supervisor here in Portage County.
Vote No on Constitutional Amendments
Dear Editor, I’m voting no on both election-related constitutional amendment questions on April 2, and I urge other to do the same. No matter our race, background or zip code,
Be careful at YZ/18/151
Dear Editor, I wasn’t sure if I’d be alive to write this. Earlier this week, I was driving on 18/151 (from Mt. Horeb) and turned into the de-escalating lane coming up on the YZ turnoff.
Bruce Paull, A True Public Servant: Vote for him on April 2
Dear Editor, While many politicians claim to be "public servants," few actually live up to that ideal as successfully as Bruce Paull who is running for Iowa County Board Supervisor in District 7.
Response to Marcella Danti's "Non-Partisanship is no more" article
Dear Editor, Marcella Danti lamented in her article last week that after last year's State Supreme Court election (won overwhelmingly by the candidate Danti opposed) our state no longer has a non-partisan judiciary.
Referendum, saving money heads Barneveld School Board meeting
By John Dalton Before the Barneveld School Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 13th, the school district had one more district community session regarding the upcoming referendum.
Highland district voters can expect postcard
The Highland School Board learned there will a postcard sent to district residents reminding them about the approaching vote on the proposed referendum. The card will discuss the referendum amount and the possible $10 mill rate increase.
Dodgeville School Board continues to ready survey
The Dodgeville School Board worked on some modifications for the survey that will be sent to district residents in April and also will settle on the numbers to be included soon.
Pointer boys bring home State Championship Gold Ball
Mineral Point's boys basketball team members take a photo with the Gold Ball following their last-second win over Kenosha St. Joseph's Catholic Saturday. This was the first Gold Ball for the boys team in the school's history.
Simmons, Thomas B.
Thomas B. Simmons, age 75, of Dodgeville peacefully died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Straka, Edward C.
Edward C. Straka, aged 67, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. Born in southwest Wisconsin, he grew up on a farm and knew what a hard day’s work was. After high school, he joined the Navy. He moved to the Chicago area in the 1980’s using skills learned in …
