Pointers keep Cubans away from scoring big
Playing Cuba City is not a given so the top ranked Mineral Point Pointers knew thay had to bring their A game. It might have been their A-plus game as they shut down the Cubans with a strong defensive effort. They also had six players score with two in double …
Along The Ad Routes
We’re on a roll! For the third week in a row we’ve found a new place for Saturday morning breakfast, bringing our total to 62! We headed east about 15 minutes to the Barneveld Cafe.
Highland boys dominate at Belmont
Down 9-5 early in this game, the light switch went on for Highland as they went on a 29-4 run and a commanding 34-13 lead in the first half in a Six Rivers – West Conference game played at Belmont. It didn’t matter who had the ball for the Cardinals …
Belleville pressures way to win over Dodgers
Visiting Belleville used speed and quickness to get past Dodgeville 58-46 in a non-conference game Thursday. The Dodgers got off to a good start with a 7-2 lead four minutes into the game and held it until Brady Mousseu put in a rebound to tie the game at 12. The …
Darlington boys double up Iowa-Grant
The Darlington boys’ basketball bounced back from their lone loss of the year to Mineral Point and in convincing style dominated visiting Iowa-Grant 87-47 last Thursday night. The Redbirds' pressure defense caused many Panther turnovers, which led to many points off those turnovers in this contest. 10 Redbirds would score …
Dodgers split in pair of wrestling matches
In a couple of close non-conference matches Thursdya night the Dodgeville wrestling team came up with a split. They beat Brodhead/Juda 39-36 and lost to Verona Area 45-36.
Community Christmas Meal hosted at Culver’s
This year’s Community Christmas Meal that is served out of Culver’s in Dodgeville brought 306 ham dinner meals that were picked up at the drive through window and home delivered by delivery group volunteers. Food was delivered from Montfort to Barneveld, and Dodgeville to Mineral Point. Volunteers were in the …
Upland Hills Health celebrates 50 years of caring
Upland Hills Health will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024. Plans are already in place to mark this milestone with events throughout the coming year. “Our 50th year is the perfect time to show our appreciation to members of our communities for trusting us with their health and wellness and …
Worth your Vote?
Dear Editor, Donald Trump quotes dictators he admires: Russia’s Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan, and Hungary’s Orban —all dictators of ill repute. He says he “will be a dictator just for one day”, but which of these favorites of his have remained in power just for one term? Which of these countries …
Father’s love evident in 70-year-old dollhouse
By Kenyon Bennett Although Christmas has passed, a treasured yuletide gift can take on a life of its own and last for several generations in a family. Among the best Christmas gifts are those a father might handcraft for his daughters.
Toy drive ensures presents under the tree
By Mary Glindinning The song says once you pass toyland’s borders, you can’t ever return again. But just because you’re not a child anymore does not mean you can’t enjoy making sure children have toys for Christmas.
Reynolds, Myron D. “Mike”
Myron D. “Mike” Reynolds, age 87, of Dodgeville, died on Monday, December 25, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Vinje, Edward James
Edward James Vinje, age 79 of Hollandale died on Monday, December 25, 2023 at the Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville. He was born on July 28, 1944 in Monroe at St. Clare hospital to Edwin Helmer and Lyla Marion (Anderson) Vinje. He grew up on the family …
Tanner, Anita L.
Anita L. Tanner, age 62 of Quitman, TX, formerly from Livingston, WI passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Anita was born on July 28, 1961, in Dodgeville, WI to Cecil and Thelma (Maly) Tanner. She was a 1979 graduate of Highland High School, …
Shemak, Paul Joseph
Paul Joseph Shemak, age 73, passed away on Friday evening December 22, 2023, at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, with his beloved family by his side. He was born on October 22, 1950, in Dodgeville; the son of Jim and Doris (Knesting) Shemak. Paul was united in marriage to Lori …
McLaughlin, Doris Jean
Doris Jean (Dot) McLaughlin, 84, died on December 11, 2023 in Vacaville, CA. She was born at home on September 3, 1939 in Dodgeville, WI to Archie and Lois (Leiber) Henry. Doris graduated from Barneveld High School, Class of '57.
Chrostowski, Erna A
Erna A Chrostowski, age 88 of Hollandale died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family, whom she reminded over and over how much she loved them. She was born June 28, 1935, in Cheektowaga, New York to Frederick and Elsie (Horst) Graap.
Lord, Bonnie Sue
Bonnie Sue Lord, age 64 of Soldiers Grove, previously of southwest Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Soldiers Grove Health Services. She was born on February 3, 1959, to Tom and Arlene Lord.
Bahr, William 'Bill'
William 'Bill' Bahr 'Doehead', 77, of Avoca died at home on December 18, 2023. He was born on May 13, 1946 to Leland and Virginia (Dax) Bahr in Richland Center, WI. He graduated from Muscoda High School in 1964. He was drafted on December 22, 1965 and served as a …
