Schmidt-Way sentenced to 20 years

By John Dalton Philip Schmidt-Way appeared in Iowa County Court Tuesday afternoon and was sentenced by Judge Craig Day to life in prison, but will be eligible for extended supervision in 20 years.

Council approves emotional support dog for the DPD School Resource Officer

By John Dalton On Tuesday the Dodgeville Common Council approved a therapy emotional support dog for the Dodgeville Police Department to work with the Dodgeville School District for the use of the dog at the school.

Stephens, John “Jack” Jeffrey

John “Jack” Jeffrey Stephens, 75 of Spring Green, WI peacefully went to his golden ballpark and golf course in the sky on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son that brought nothing but goodwill and lightheartedness to everyone he met. …

Heibel-Althaus, Pamela A.

Pamela A. Heibel-Althaus, age 69, of Dodgeville, born to life October 15, 1954, passed from death into Everlasting Life on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Watson, Evelyn R.

Evelyn R. Watson, age 87, of Dodgeville passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Upland Hills Hospital with her family by her side.

Ruetten, Linda Lu

Linda Lu Ruetten, 72, of Muscoda died Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1951, in Muscoda the daughter of Marvin and Lucile (Oleson) Fleming. Linda was united in marriage to Fred Ruetten on August 3, 1968, at the Pulaski Presbyterian Church and he preceded her in …

Olson, Phyllis M.

Phyllis M. Olson, age 81, of Seneca, WI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL.

Tallman, Richard J. “Dick”

Richard J. “Dick” Tallman, age 76, passed away on Friday evening March 1, 2024, at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Dodgeville, WI; the son of Adrian and Edna (Kosharek) Tallman. He was united in marriage to Sandi Roberts on December 4, …

Leffler, Clarence "Ken"

Clarence "Ken" Leffler, age 94 of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024, surrounded by family at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Platteville. Ken was born on December 16, 1929, in Dodgeville the only child of Clarence and Rhoda (Torgenson) Leffler.

Miller, Celia "Dolly" May

Celia "Dolly" May Miller was born on April 18, 1936 to Leigh and Mable Miller on their farm in Perrinton, Michigan. She was a middle child between two brothers, Richard and Donald. She met Howard Lindsay at church where his brother was pastor.

What I have learned

by J. Patrick Reilly I have spent a good portion of my life in the information business. One thing I have learned about writing stories, especially sports, is somewhere in the article you have to give the score.

Dodgers boys go 4x4 at state individual wrestling

The Dodgeville wrestling program accomplished a rare feat at last week’s WIAA State Wrestling Tournament. The feat?

Iowa-Grant/Highland wrestlers dominate D3

Iowa-Grant/Highland’s seven wrestlers all placed fourth or better to show the team’s power in Division 3 at the WIAA State Wrestling Championships held at the Kohl Center last weekend.

Gruenenfelder wins title, Orloff 3rd at state wrestling

Pecatonica/Argyle’s Aidan Gruenenfelder won the 106 lb. weight division in Division 3 at the WIAA State Wrestling Tournament Saturday at the Kohl Center.

Rule is champ, Carey, Collins 2nd at state wrestling

Mineral Point 165 lb. Kade Rule topped the list in Division 3 Saturday at the WIAA State Wrestling Championships with a convincing championship. He won by major decision then a pin before taking a 5-1 win in the title match.

Trump and Putin

Dear Editor, When Trump appears before his fans and calls military personnel and veterans “losers”, while his hands play an invisible squeeze box, or he puts on his “little boy” face, tilting his head, getting sympathy from the crowd, reasonable people are disgusted.

Hottmann is active in community

Dear Editor, We have all met them: the people who LOVE their communities. We see them all the time: active in the community, volunteering their time and talents, promoting their community to others, wanting to make changes to make things better for all. Some of these people work quietly and …

Non-Partisanship is no more

Dear Editor, Early in my education, I learned the purpose of the three branches of government, which were reaffirmed in high school, college and beyond.

Anyone have a house for sale in Dodgeville?

Dear Editor, Anyone have a house for sale in Dodgeville? But it's gotta be quick: I live outside the city so I want to buy a house and move to Dodgeville in time to vote for Barry Hottmann for mayor on April 2.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly Saturday morning breakfast took our group east to Verona and Gus’s Diner. We had been there before, but not with the group that went this time. Somehow John Swanson joined us (not usually an early riser).