Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly Sterling and Shannon Sharp, two iconic Green Bay Packers NFL football players, became the first ever brothers combination to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That’s pretty special, and deserving and another feather in the Packers’ cap!

A chilling connection…

Dear Editor, When I heard a legal trainer advising immigrant parents to make a childcare plan in case ICE took the child’s parent(s) away suddenly, my stomach clutched, and I got teary.

Braves put up a fight but Eagles take control for win

An ever improving Belmont team played host Barneveld even the first half, signaling this was a basketball game.

Writer’s opinion of abortion

Dear Editor, In one of the first campaign television ads for the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is a 30-second spot in support of Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford.

Local Level Governance Matters

Dear Editor, As the upcoming election for the Mineral Point Township Board approaches,

Bench play pays off for Dodger girls

Some strong play off the bench coupled with a very successful night at the free throw line helped the Dodgeville girls basketball team handle Richland Center 56-48 in a SWC game Thursday.

Arrows pull away at the end to trip Dodgers

It was a much closer game than the 76-69 finale that resulted in a Lancaster boys win over Dodgeville in a SWC game Friday.

Highland boys go deep to beat Comets

When the bus ride is long you have to hope your team can get going from the start.

Refugees: not a burden; a blessing

Dear Editor, When I think about refugees, I think about my friend "Raymond". Raymond was an asylum-seeker from Liberia. He was a teacher for 23 years, as well as a Bible translator and a pastor.

Trump should not be trusted on Gaza

Dear Editor, "Every American media discussion of Gaza should start with the fact that people in Gaza, most of them, are not from Gaza. They are people who are from families that were forcibly expelled from what is now Israel."

Iowa County 4-Hers shine at National Western Stock Show

Three outstanding youth from the Iowa County 4-H program recently showcased their skills on the national stage at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, held from January 8th to 11th.

Energy Emergency is a Farce

Dear Editor, Declaring a 'National Energy Emergency', as President Trump did in the prior week,

Rickard, Connolly I-G top students for 2025

Iowa-Grant principal Chris Gotto told the school board Monday that Katie Rickard and Bret Connolly will be the class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.

Pierce, Robert W.

Robert W. Pierce, age 84, of Livingston, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born in Mt. Ida Township, the son of Maurice and Sadie (Schnitzler) Pierce. On November 3, 1962, Bob married the love of his life, Mary Starr. He worked at three cheese …

Rowen, Geraldine D. “Geri”

Geraldine D. “Geri” Rowen, age 93, of Dodgeville, completed her life-long journey on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Dodgeville.

Cole, Patricia C.

Patricia C. Cole, age 75, of Dodgeville, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Whitish, Jodi Marie

Jodi Marie Whitish, age 47, of Mazomanie, formerly of Ridgeway, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home.

Johnson Jr., Norman Leroy

Norman Leroy Johnson Jr., age 73, of De Forest, WI, passed away peacefully following a long battle with cancer on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Aspen Place in Viroqua. Norman was born on March 14, 1951, in Dodgeville, WI to the late Norman Leroy Johnson Sr. and Dorothy (Butteris) Johnson. …

Vincent, Susan Neldeen

Susan Neldeen Vincent (nee Richards) of Cordova, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Her family was at her side. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Gibson-Bode Funeral …

Luecke, Ronald Jay

Ronald Jay Luecke, age 85 - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ron, who peacefully passed away on the evening of Monday, February 3, 2025, while surrounded by family at Upland Hills Health. After a decade long battle with cancer and other ailments, through which …