Inducted into Hall of Fame was an honor
I’m writing this note in regards to the recent 2023 Dodgeville H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony that I had the privilege and honor of being a part of. Returning home I found myself reflecting on what a tremendous honor this was which in turn compelled me to write some …
Protecting The Constitution?
RFK Jr. left the Democratic Party. He is running as an Independent, putting a rubber stamp on radical change in the party his father and uncle gave their lives to serving.
Volunteers are the heart
The mission of the Community Connections Free Clinic (“CCFC”) is to provide basic health care for those who cannot afford, or access, medical services in Iowa County and the surrounding areas. There is nothing more important than maintaining your health.
Israel vs Hamas
This letter to the editor concerning by grief about the present war between Israel and Hamas.
Barneveld School Board seeks input October 25
No official action was taken but the school board is encouraging community members to attend and give input at its October 25 Annual Meeting followed by a Special Board Meeting to approve the levy before November 1.
Highland board hears survey has been sent, hires new boys basketball coach
To paraphrase William Shakespeare “To be or not to be, that is the question...” could be used in the Highland School District but it would be more like “To go to referendum or not go to referendum, that is the question....” The Highland School Board is trying to determine that …
Construction project woes continue in Arena
Ongoing issues with construction on Sharon Street in Arena continue. At the October Arena Village Board meeting, trustees Melissa Bandell, Brittany Carney, Jim Doerflinger, Tami Erspamer, Kristen Shea, Kathy Stoltz and village president Kate Reimann learned that JI Construction is still having problems with dewatering.
Dodgeville council readies budget for November 21 hearing
Budget and Capital requests were discussed for the 2024 budget at the regular Common Council meeting Tuesday. The city heard requests from Library, Ambulance, Fire, Police and Public Works directors and unanimously approved their requests for its 2024 budget. A public hearing will be held November 21.
Shemak, Dale J.
Dale J. Shemak, 57, of Muscoda, WI, died Thursday, October 5, 2023, from injuries sustained in a car accident. Dale and his twin brother Dean were born in Richland Center, WI, on June 22, 1966, to Don and Judie (Glanville) Shemak.
Cullen, Robert “Bob”
Robert “Bob” Cullen, age 87 of Ridgeway-Dodgeville passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday September 26, 2023 at Crestridge Assisted Living Center.
Panozzo, Dawsen Michael
Dawsen Michael Panozzo, age 22, of Ridgeway, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2023 at his home.
Watkins, Harold "Jay"
Harold "Jay" Watkins, 67 passed away on October 2nd, 2023. Harold Jay, known to most as Jay, was born on March 23, 1956 to Judith Watson Watkins and John Barry Watkins in Madison, WI. He attended Barneveld High School and graduated in 1974. He briefly attended the University of Wisconsin …
