Custer, Jerre D.

Jerre D. Custer, age 76, of Linden, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville surrounded by his family.

Baker, Dustin M.

Dustin M. Baker, 36, of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his home unexpectedly of natural causes. Dustin was born on August 30, 1987 in Madison, Wisconsin, son of Randy and Karla (Miller) Baker.

Strutt, Morgan Nicole

We were blessed to have Morgan Nicole Strutt in our lives for 25 years before she passed peacefully in the night on October 15, 2023. She moved through life with a free and sometimes feisty spirit. She graduated from Verona High School and was currently living in Mineral Point, WI, …

Keyes, Joanne C.

Joanne C. Keyes, age 71 , of Mineral Point passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home. She was born on March 9, 1952 the daughter of Burnell and Vivian (Berget) Wang. She married Dale Keyes on October 7, 1972. Joanne was …

Reynolds, Nancy Ann

Nancy Ann Reynolds, 88, Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

Putman, Nancy L.

Nancy L. Putman, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on May 24, 1947, in Warrens, WI, to the late Alex and Beulah Crawford.

Heuer, Dennis "Denny" James

Dennis "Denny" James Heuer, age 73, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Denny was born on January 17, 1950 in Highland to Ernest and Mary (Shemak) Heuer.

Orcutt, William Porter

William Porter “Bill” Orcutt, 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Providence Saint Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. He was born March 24, 1940, in Masardis, Maine, a son of the late Rosalvo and Ruth (Porter) Orcutt.

Wienkes, Dean Francis

Dean Francis Wienkes, 67 of Highland, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 9, 2023. He was the fifth child born to Ray and Margaret (Hasburgh) Wienkes on October 3, 1956. Dean was a member of the Highland High School Class of 1974. He was a life long member of …

Amenda, Janet S.

Janet S. Amenda, age 70, of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Edenbrook of Platteville. She was born on October 5, 1953 the daughter of Maynard and Nona (Roberts) Aide. After graduating from high school, she worked at Sokol Crystals in Mineral Point, PEC in …

Ruegger, Patricia L. “Pat”

Patricia L. “Pat” Ruegger, age 84, of Mount Horeb/Ojibwa/Dodgeville/Cornell, grabbed her knitting bag and ran through Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. No one will be wandering around Heaven without a warm hat, mittens, or socks this fall and winter!

Threads of Hope monies raised by Dodgeville High School students

Dodgeville High School Key Club members and Governor Dodge Concession Stand workers sold Threads of Hope bracelets this summer. They sold a total of $2,557 in Threads of Hope products. The monies raised from these items helps to improve education and reduce human trafficking in the Philippines and will also …

Along The Ad Routes

We took our (so far) furthest trip for Saturday morning breakfast this past week when we went to Bloomington to Ma’s Bakery.

Opinion

When the world is at odds with an individual or a nation, anger, a profound sense of betrayal, sadness, and despair are often the emotions felt.

Pointers to host Lancaster tonight in D3 round 2

Mineral Point volleyball coach Kari Kabat knows the tank has more fuel in it and she will be urging the Pointers to prove it.

Stoughton next up for Dodgers volleyball

Dodgeville’s #4 seeded volleyball team host #5 Stoughton tonight in the WIAA Division 2 Regional semi-finals after both teams won Tuesday.

Cardinals host Braves tonight in D4 semis

There just might be a score to settle tonight when Belmont comes to Highland for a WIAA Division 4 Regional semi-final match.

Cardinals claim Ridge and Valley undisputed title

The Highland Cardinals became sole conference champions in the Ridge and Valley Conference with an explosive 40 point second half en route to a 47-8 victory at Riverdale.

Trip to Racine for playoffs follows second place SWAL finish

Last Friday Night, the Mineral Point Pointers took down the Cuba City Cubans 14-7 to finish in second place in the SWAL.

Reading is important

On a gloomy, rainy (a good thing) Friday, I got motivated to go through accumulated paperwork.