Alton, Lois Jewell
Lois Jewell Alton, age 89 of Linden, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her three daughters on Sunday, January 11, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Gardner, Kathy
Kathy Gardner, age 77, of Barneveld, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Milestone Assisted living in Cross Plains.
Reynolds, Shane Allen
Shane Allen Reynolds, age 38, of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Franke, Nancy L.
Nancy L. Franke, 53, of Dodgeville, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Finals see some great wrestling at 2nd day of Bi-State Classic
Dodgeville’s Nathan Johnson finished 5th at 144 and Rhett Spurley at 138 took 12th as the two Dodger wrestlers to compete in day 2 (Tuesday) at the Bi-State Classic held in La Crosse.
Dodgeville boys defeat Mineral Point 66-59, end losing streak to Pointers
By John Dalton For the first time since the 2015-2016 season, the Dodgeville boys’ basketball team defeated Mineral Point in its annual rivalry game 66-59 in a non-conference game played at Dodgeville Friday night.
Eagles use both ends of the court in win over Ridge
It is a given that the Barneveld girls basketball team is successful shooting.
Cardinals give Redbirds battle, come up short
The first half determined that there were two pretty good girls basketball teams battling in a non-conference match-up for the Aaron Lancaster Memorial Game at Highland Saturday.
I fear this could be Iraq all over again
Dear Editor, When U.S. troops entered Iraq and captured Saddam Hussein,
A life well lived
by J. Patrick Reilly Every community is shaped not only by its buildings and institutions, but by the people who commit themselves to the common good.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly One of the biggest wrestling tournaments of the year in Wisconsin is the Bi-State Wrestling Classic held in La Crosse.
Local Photographer to Compete in the 2026 International Photographic Competition
A photograph created by Erin Reddy Wolff of E Reddy Wolff Photography in Grant County has recently been accepted as a finalist in the Professional Photographers of America’s 2026 International Photographic Competition.
Climate Policy Wins
Dear Editor, Climate policy wonks rejoice: the EU's CBAM is in effect.
What Do We Expect?
Dear Editor, This is the week for nostalgia and goal setting. Memories can make us smile or bring us to tears.
Mineral Point Historical Society Announces Winter Lyceum Series 2026
Mineral Point, WI — The Mineral Point Historical Society is pleased to announce its Winter Lyceum Series 2026, a lineup of three engaging and informative presentations exploring regional history, culture, and the natural world.
Honoring Two Heroes: Remembering Captain Busch and Firefighter Ludlum
Photo credit: Iowa County Sheriff’s Department On January 6, 2022, our community lost two dedicated public servants who embodied courage, selflessness, and unwavering commitment. Captain Brian Busch and Firefighter James Ludlum answered the call to serve with honor, leaving a lasting legacy in the lives they touched, the brotherhood they …
Myers, Rosann Marie
Rosann Marie Myers April 25, 1956 - January 1, 2026
Bryant, Jeffrey Roy
Jeffrey Roy Bryant Jeff, a long time Dodgeville resident, passed away peacefully at his home in the early hours of January 2, 2026, of natural causes. He was born on October 6, 1960, to Harvey and Phyllis Bryant. Jeff graduated from Dodgeville High School with the class of 1978. He …
Bickford, Janice “Joy”
On the morning of January 2, 2026, Janice “Joy” Bickford, age 98, passed away peacefully. Joy was born on August 18, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the youngest child of Earling and Henrietta (Johnson) Swan. She was raised on a 120-acre dairy farm in Waukesha County, where she walked a mile …
