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Sporle, Richard "Dick"

Richard "Dick" Sporle age 76 born in Dodgeville Wisconsin on February 15,1949 passed away at Edenbrook of Platteville on Sunday, February 1, 2026, after a long health battle of COPD and Dementia.
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February 3, 2026
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O'Flahrity (Aide), Bonnie Leigh

Bonnie Leigh O'Flahrity (Aide), age 94 of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at CrestRidge Assisted Living. She was born on January 23, 1932, in Highland to Jack and Edna (Edwards) Aide. Bonnie married Jack O'Flahrity on July 30, 1952. Bonnie began her teaching career in a …
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February 2, 2026
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Drachenberg, Elaine E. (Anding)

Elaine E. (Anding) Drachenberg, 80, of Arena passed away on Wednesday, January 28th after an extended illness.
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February 2, 2026
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Lepeska, Linda

Linda Lepeska, age 80, passed away on January 26, 2026, surrounded by her family at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, after a short battle with cancer.
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February 2, 2026

A dozen score in win over Prairie du Chien

It got lopsided early. The Dodgers boys basketball team took a 5-2 lead to 27-2 then to a 42-19 halftime lead.
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January 30, 2026

Butler reaches 2000th point in win over Black Hawk

Argyle/Pecatonica senior guard Kylie Butler scored 36 points to lead her team to a 79-22 win over Black Hawk in a Six Rivers East game Tuseday.
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January 30, 2026

Cardinal girls handle Potosi/Cassville

Highland’s girls basketball team knows there is value in taking care of the ball.
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January 30, 2026

Panthers take a pair on non-conference wins

Iowa-Grant’s boys basketball team picked up a pair of wins over some strong non-conference opponents to start the week.
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January 30, 2026

Concern - help - pleading

Dear Editor, A letter to the editor – concern, asking for help, pleading for action to keep us from disaster as a nation, and as a planet.
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January 30, 2026

The world we live in now

Dear Editor, I was born after VE Day – Victory in Europe, and before VJ Day – Victory in Japan, and I still have some ration coupons for baby Bill.
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January 30, 2026

Greenland's Resources Come with a Hidden Cost

Dear Editor, The bizarre shared delusion of the Trump administration that the United States just has to 'have' Greenland is nonsensical on numerous grounds.
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January 30, 2026

“Better Country”

Dear Editor, Donald Trump has done more damage to divide MY COUNTRY -COMMUNITY-and FAMILY. The actions of I.C.E. has “crossed the line.”
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January 30, 2026

A Senator’s Oath and the Constitution

Dear Editor, Mon. Jan 26, 2026 Dear Senator Johnson:
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January 30, 2026

Life needs respect

by J. Patrick Reilly As we reflect on the recent loss of life in incidents in Minnesota involving the border patrol and ICE we need to start moving back to respecting life, not needlessly ending it.
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January 30, 2026

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly You could say that it’s been COLD outside! Temperatures hit -26 on Friday and schools were called off.
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January 30, 2026

Bicentennial Committee Looks to Fill a Year With Celebration in Mineral Point

A year-long bicentennial celebration can be a boon for Mineral Point, organizers said at a planning meeting last week.
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January 30, 2026

Poem: The Iceman Cometh!!!

Dear Editor, While camouflaging the cloak and the dagger, walking thru town with lots of swagger.
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January 30, 2026

It looks like a wolf-pack in a frenzied kill

Dear Editor, Reference for recent ICE Minneapolis killings: 1930’s Germany.
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January 30, 2026

Stop ICE Now! / RIP Alex Jeffrey Pretti

Dear Editor, My brain is exploding and my heart is breaking as I write. Because I have relatives in Maine,
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January 30, 2026

The Renewable Energy Scam Must Stop

Dear Editor, According to the US Energy Information Administration data for 2024, wind energy accounted for about 3% and solar power about 4% of Wisconsin’s electrical energy supply.
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January 30, 2026
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