Cardinals sweep Lady Miners
Highland’s volleyball team avenged a loss to Shullsburg in the Six Rivers Invite 10 days ago with a conference sweep Tuesday.
Along The Ad Routes
It was Iowa County Fair time so Saturday morning breakfast took us close to the fair grounds in Mineral Point at the Pointer Cafe.
Lots to do in the fall here
Dear Editor, I’m not too happy about being bombarded so very early (in emails, store displays, etc.) with Halloween. But I would welcome a conversation about “What to do in the fall in Wisconsin?”
Critical Thinking on Ukraine
Dear Editor, I get info from many sources and fact check. I used to enjoy Tucker Carlson and I'm still a lukewarm fan because he opines on interesting topics. I questioned his journalism on some things before but he lost me on his Ukraine coverage.
We need to keep the Brewers
by J. Patrick Reilly For us baseball fans the thought of the Brewers leaving Milwaukee if stadium upgrades are not put in place is not good news.
Reckless homicide case receives updates
JoAnnna M. Ford, Mineral Point, appeared by video Thursday for a status conference in her first degree reckless homicide case involving the death of an infant. The court was informed that expert reports have been exchanged but another motion hearing date may be needed due to the unavailability of one …
Live Music Concert on September 9 in Dodgeville benefits Agrace patients Served by Agrace
If someone you know is aging, seriously ill, dying or grieving, they can turn to Agrace for support. A local, nonprofit, community-supported health care organization, Agrace is well-known for its hospice care and supportive (palliative) care services.
Dodgeville grad to be on TV show Golden Bachelor
Dodgeville High School graduate and daughter of Charles “Chuck” Halverson and the late Shirley Halverson, Renee Halversohn (Wright) will be a contestant on the TV show “Golden Bachelor”.
Labor Day Fun in Highland
Labor Day weekend is always filled with fun times and family. In Highland this means the HIghland Fire Department is having their annual Labor Day picnic. The weekend started with fire truck rides, a car show, and live music. The car show included old and new, with the highlight being …
Diemer, Julie Marie
Julie Marie Diemer (Dettman) of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Madison, WI, died peacefully at her home on August 24, 2023 at the age of 67.
Boley, Janice K.
Janice K. Boley, age 75, of Dodgeville, WI, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at UW-Madison Hospital after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Janice was born to Wayne and Mary (Cavanaugh) Johnson on February 28, 1948, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dodgeville, WI. Janice was raised …
Allen, Connie L.
Connie L. Allen, age 70, of Manitowoc, has entered eternal life with her Savior, receiving her crown of life on Sunday, August 27th, 2023.
Wepking, Sharon Kay (Watchorn)
Sharon Kay (Watchorn) Wepking, age 78, of Union Grove, formerly of Highland, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, surrounded by family. Sharon was born on July 12, 1945, in Platteville, Wisconsin to Henry "Hank" Watchorn and Ruby Peat. On May 21, 1965, Sharon married Philip "Max" Wepking. Sharon …
Funk, William Austin
William Austin Funk, usually called Bill, was born June 1930 in Roselle, NJ the third child of William and Elizabeth Funk. As his father joked, it was perfect timing because bills usually come on the first of the month. Bill graduated from Roselle's Abraham Clark High School in 1948. After …
Makinley’s $20,000 steer
When Makinley Pohlman, Barneveld, had her Reserve Grand Champion Steer sell for $20,000 at the Wisconsin State Fair Governor’s Blue Ribbon Auction, she had a great cheering section from the area in the ring. From left to right are: Isabel, Carl and Karla Pohlman; Spencer Sullivan, Rachel Doescher, Leo Doescher, …
