Eagle girls split in two outings
The extra four minutes the Barneveld girls basketball team got to play Thursday at Belleville did not come out the way the Golden Eagles hoped.
Second half surge gives Dodgers first win
Dodgeville’s boys basketball team erased the effects of a 24-13 first half deficit with a 19-0 run to start the second half.
Cuba's Big First Half Too Much For Pointers Girls to Overcome
Cuba City’s 1st half-pressure defense and transition points were too much for the visiting Mineral Point girls Friday night in a 64-42 loss.
Thank you Mayor Basting
For the past six years the city of Mineral Point has had Jason Basting as its Mayor. During that time the city has seen business growth and many upgrades to its streets and infrastructure. Mayor Basting has been a great leader of a great community.
History repeats itself
Dear Editor, Approximately 2423 years ago Hamen, a Persian leader, set over all the princes of Persia and Mectia persuaded King Ahasuerus to set forth a decree to destroy all the Jews.
Along The Ad Routes
We received a couple of notes with subscription renewals this week, both from out of state. The first was from Sherill Pecor (Proctor) from DeKalb, Illinois. She said, “Please renew our subscriptions for another year (mother’s and hers)
Dodgers use strong second half to cruise past RV
The four veteran players for the Dodgeville girls basketball team provided the lion’s share of the scoring Thursday to lead the Dodgers to a 71-39 win over River Valley for their second SWC win in the early season.
HH Financial donates to Food Pantry
HH Financial Planning Group, with offices in Dodgeville and Fitchburg, hosted its 2nd annual food drive with all donations going to the Iowa County Food Pantry. From left to right are Amber Biba, Robin Murphy, Danielle Gates and Harry Hellen, all from HH Financial Planning Group.
Iowa-Grant school board starts collaboration discussion with Highland
Two area school districts are exploring the concept of collaborating to provide more accessibility to programs for students and staff.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin receives food shortage help
For the seventh year in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods have joined forces to help end hunger across the United States.
Mineral Point’s Tom Steger among TDS Most Valuable Educator nominees
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) recently congratulated the many deserving nominees for its inaugural Most Valuable Educator Award, which honors a person working in Wisconsin schools making a difference in the lives of students and their community.
Spoor, Floyd E.
Floyd E. Spoor, a man renowned for his extraordinary generosity and unwavering kindness, peacefully embraced eternal rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023, alongside his adoring wife at their home. He was born on October 4, 1949, to Floyd and Doris Spoor and grew up across various places in Northern Indiana …
Bauman, Vivian Lynn
We are sad to announce the passing of Vivian Lynn Bauman of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Vivian was born on June 20, 1943 as the daughter of Anna Josephine (Gildea) Dunning and Herbert Elsworth Dunning (deceased).
Heun, Mary Eileen
Mary Eileen Heun, age 90, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on June 4, 1933 in Dodgeville, WI the daughter of Raymond and Anna (Esch) Heun. She graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1951.
Johnson, Glenda
Glenda Johnson of Portage, Wisconsin went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2023. Glenda was born July 4, 1954 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to Glenn and Virginia Potterton. Glenda grew up on the family farm outside of Mineral Point Wisconsin and graduated from Mineral Point High School class of …
Hopper, David Bruce
David Bruce Hopper, 74, passed away on December 11, 2023 after a 12 year battle with congestive heart failure. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his giving heart left an impression on all those people who knew him well.
Larson, John Paul
John Paul Larson passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023 at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville. He was born on September 28, 1932 to Bennie and Eunice (Lageson) Larson and spent his youth near Blanchardville farming, fox hunting and playing baseball. He married Shirley Severson on October …
Kinch, Glenn E.
Glenn E. Kinch passed away peacefully, Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Southwest Health Center in Platteville. He was born on April 2, 1942, to Dwight and Mildred (Raisbeck) Kinch. Glenn grew up in Belmont, WI and graduated from Belmont High School in 1960. He married …
Straka, Evelyn Ruth
Evelyn Ruth Straka, age 91, died on Friday morning, December 8, 2023, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing. Evelyn was born on October 24, 1932, in Grant County, WI; the third daughter of Chester and Anna Marie (Jensen) Graham.
