Ryan, James “Jim” Henry
James “Jim” Henry Ryan, age 87, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home. He was born November 21, 1936 to James T and Helen (Blum) Ryan. He grew up on a farm in Ridgeway and graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1953. Shortly after high school, he …
Hubbard, Gerald F.
Gerald F. Hubbard, age 91, of Ridgeway, departed this world on Monday May 20, 2024, at his home. He was born February 12, 1933 on the farm in Ridgeway, to Kenneth and Adelaide (Chapman) Hubbard, Gerald’s journey was marked by resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones. After …
Fleming, Jonathan Bacon
Jonathan Bacon Fleming passed peacefully the morning of May 11, 2024 at Greenway Manor, Spring Green, Wisconsin. He was 98. Jonathan is survived by four children, Steve Fleming (Cathy) of Jump River and Rhinelander, Wisconsin; Sue Fenlon of Dodgeville, Wisconsin; Randy (Cindy) Fleming and Nancy Lyon, all of Mineral Point, …
McGuire, Delores "Dolly" Viola (Plaza)
Delores "Dolly" Viola (Plaza) McGuire, a spirited soul who graced the earth with her presence for 92 years, died on May 13, 2024 at CrestRidge Senior Living in Dodgeville, Wis.
Dougherty, Debra Ann
Debra Ann Dougherty “Doodle”, I left this world on Sunday, May 19, 2024. I grew up in Hyde Wisconsin, making mud pies with Robert and Lambert Keene, Angie Sawle and the Crook family. Being one of eight siblings seemed so normal. Mom was so hardworking and also a great cook. …
Kabat, Tuttle go deep to beat Bulldogs
Boscobel pitcher Greta Grassel won the strikeout battle with 13 but Liz Hoffman won the game as the Pointers handled Boscobel 8-5 in a SWAL game Friday.
Two SWC wins in busy week for Dodgers
Nathan Johnson and Aiden Murphy combined to shut out Lancaster to avenge an earlier loss in SWC action. The Dodgers went on to beat the Flying arrows 4-0.
Dodgers have easy time with Sauk Prairie
Dodgeville got on the board in the top of the second inning after Kayla Brom tripled, and Brienna Wasley hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.
Pointer baseball edged by Riverdale
By John Dalton Mineral Point hit the ball hard all night but more often than not it was right at a Riverdale player and The Chieftains hung on to defeat The Pointers Friday afternoon at Ted Evans Field in Mineral Point 3-2.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly We received a couple of notes from readers renewing their Dodgeville Chronicle last week. The first one came from longtime friend Leo Clerkin of Barneveld. He said,”Looks like I missed the month free. That’s OK. Great paper.
Cell phones on June agenda, Mount Horeb incidents concerns for Highland School Board
Highland’s School Board was informed by District Administrator Josh Tarrell that they will be asked to discuss cell phones in school at their meeting in June.
A thank you for saying NO
Dear Editor, I want to thank the few landowners, particularly in the Town of Mineral Point and adjacent towns, who are standing strong against Pattern Energy. Pattern Energy is working hard to construct a project comprising181 wind turbines of up to 698’ in height, as well as transmission and grid-tie …
Farmer’s Market, a great experience
Dear Editor, I told my son that all I wanted for Mother’s Day was for him to take me to the Ridgeway Farmer’s Market. We had a very nice time.
The danger of a single story
Dear Editor, Former president Donald Trump demonizes undocumented immigrants and promises to deport millions if he is reelected. He plans to build detention camps and to use the U.S. military.
Town of Mineral Point recall
Dear Editor, Please remind our residents of the Town of Mineral Point to return their recall petitions.
Opinion
by Kenyon Bennett Canadian wildfires are already raging in British Columbia and Alberta, the Associated Press reported May 13. Smoke from the wildfires impacted the upper Midwest, including parts of the Dakotas, Montana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin May 12-13.
Energy Grants Awarded MPHS and DHS to Benefit
Ten school districts across Wisconsin including the Mineral Point Unified School District, and Dodgeville School District were recently awarded a Wisconsin Public Service Commission Office of Energy Innovation grant that will help them create a pathway toward significant energy savings for their districts.
Dodgeville School Board moving toward referendum decision
School Perceptions gave the Dodgeville School Board a review of the recent survey the company provided for the district on the feasibility of a referendum.
Lots of business taken care of at Barneveld School Board meeting
By John Dalton At its regular school meeting held May 8th, Principal Heather Schmitz reported results from its spring 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Assessment and one concern remains that over fifty percent of students still text and drive, an increase from a 2021 assessment. The school will continue to inform …
