Reed, Dean J.
Dean J. Reed, age 94, of Dodgeville, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center.
Smith, Janis Warrington
Janis Warrington Smith was born in Keshena, WI on the Menominee Reservation on August 10, 1936. She passed away on November 12, 2023, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer.
Pope, Joan A.
Joan A. Pope, age 92, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 of natural causes.
Mineral Point Lions Club donates to Mineral Point Unified School District
The Mineral Point Lions Club recently made two donations to the Mineral Point Unified School District. The Lions generously gave $9000 to complete the bathrooms for the next football season as well as $400 towards both of the school therapy dogs. Pictured is Superintendent Mitch Wainwright accepting the donation from …
Opinion
by Kenyon Bennet Sometimes, reports of joint resolutions and proposed bills pop up in state and national news. The far-reaching effects of those proposals can be muddied and not easily understood when differing opinions are voiced. Consider the 2023 Assembly Joint Resolution 76
Dodgers outlast Blue Devils to open with win
Dodgeville’s girls basketball team had a trio of girls get hot at the right time to give first year head coach Hayden Hardyman his first win, a 52-48 decision over Evansville Tuesday in a non-conference opener for both teams.
Knights tip Eagles in extra period
Hannah Esch spent 35 minutes and 56 seconds without scoring Tuesday in a classic non-conference game between her Barneveld Golden Eagles and the New Glarus Knights.
New look Pointers cruise over Hornets in opener
New year, new coach, old result. The traditionally high energy Mineral Point girls basketball team rolled over SWC challenger Richland Center 74-20 Tuesday and gave first year head coach Nick Jelle his first win.
Just a simploy thought
Dear Editor, There seems to be little information about the future of the army reserve center. As a newcomer to Dodgeville, it came to me the concept for a Conference Center.
Nopartisan redistricting
Dear Editor, Gerrymandering is terribly destructive to our form of government, whether you call it a Democracy or a Republic. 57 Wisconsin counties have passed either a resolution, a referendum, or both, to adopt nonpartisan redistricting. Wisconsin now has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to adopt a nonpartisan plan, given the uncertainty …
21.5 total years of service pushed out the door
Dear Editor, At the Nov. 7th Arena Village Board meeting Sargent Wyatt Miller and DNR Warden Ben Gruber received thanks for saving the life of a young woman through CPR. The CPR was performed while waiting for the Mazomanie ambulance.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Saturday morning breakfast took us to one to one of our furthest destinations when we went to “Old 61 Diner” in Boscobel. We have to leave at 7:15 to get there by 8:00, our usual meeting time. Dave Stone returned from his golf trip to Augusta, GA …
Referendum discussion takes place with I-G Board
A recent community supper headed by Iowa-Grant District Administrator Michael Shimshak generated discussion about a possible referendum, facility needs and the possibility of co-oping educational programs with Highland.
Highland school board receives referendum update
The Highland School Board continued its study of a possible referendum Wednesday with a presentation by Darin Sievers from School Perceptions. School Perceptions is a 21 year old company located in Slinger which provides surveys and does a data assessment for school districts looking at holding a referendum. The results …
Barneveld school board increased non-teaching staff wages
By John Dalton After a closed session at its last meeting November 8th, the Barneveld School Board approved an unprecedented 6% increase for all non-teaching staff. The school board and administration recognized the importance of retaining and recruiting quality staff members for all positions. Non-teaching staff include custodians, bus drivers, …
Colyer, Debra Ann
Debra Ann Colyer, age 57, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1966, in Lancaster, the daughter of Almon and Irene (Jeardeau) Reynolds. Debra was raised on the family farm between Lancaster and Fennimore. She graduated from Fennimore High School in …
Jenkins, Rita Mae
Rita Mae Jenkins enjoyed family get-to-gethers and especially being a Grandma. “She was everything, our rock, and she was fun!” At the age of 88, Rita passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Big Meadows Nursing Center in Savanna, in the loving care of her family and FHN Hospice.
Schriefer Sr., Eugene (Gene) Henry
Eugene (Gene) Henry Schriefer, Sr., age 86, of Dodgeville went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Southwest Health in Platteville. Gene was born on July 11, 1937 to Henry and Elsie Lillian (Enkemeier) Schriefer in Queens Village, Long Island, NY. He graduated from Mepham High …
McNeill, Robert “Bob”
Robert “Bob” McNeill, age 95, of Dodgeville passed away peacefully at CrestRidge Assisted Living on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Bob was born on March 22, 1928 to William “Wick” and Dorothy McNeill and lived on the family farm in Waldwick. He liked tinkering with all things mechanical as a child. …
