Mulderink, Edward A.
Edward A. Mulderink, 67, of rural Hillpoint, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his son’s home in Reedsburg, WI. He was born on August 12, 1955, the son of Edward G. and Rosemary (Heintz) Mulderink. Ed married Phyllis Miller on October 30, 1976, in Dodgeville, WI.
Lisney, Rita J.
Rita J. Lisney, 77, life long resident of Rewey, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Rita was born on April 25, 1946 in Rewey, Wisconsin, daughter of Leonard and Melva (Czirr) Knebel. She was united in marriage to Dallas L. Lisney on July 12, 1969 at the Little Brown …
Whitford, Catherine "Catie" A.
Catherine "Catie" A. Whitford, age 93, of Mineral Point, entered the gates of heaven on August 2, 2023 at the Mineral Point Care Center. Catherine was born in Dodgeville, WI on August 31, 1929, one of two strong, feisty, independent Cornish daughters born to William "Will" and Nina (Buckingham) Hawke …
“Blooze Krooze Southwest” comes to the area
“Blooze Krooze Southwest” was held at the site of Tri State Custom Windows, off Highway 23 near Governor Dodge State Park, Sunday, July 27. The event featured classic cars from the area, including a 1966 Corvette Convertible (left photo), owned by Lesley Houck, Dodgeville. Shown are event staff member Jeff …
Storm, Reds can’t stop Knights in road win
The Dodgeville Knights had to win twice Friday. They had to beat host team Cazenovia and the approaching wind and rain. They got past both.
Field dedication, Rockies win highlight West game
In a pre-game ceremony, the Hollandale Rockies were able to get the baseball field at Valley View Park named after their late manager James “Jake” Fitzsimmons.
Former River Valley athlete named EIU Male Athlete of the Year
Eastern Illinois University (EIU) fifth-year distance runner Dustin Hatfield was recently named the Panthers 2022-23 Male Athletic Director's Award Winner after wrapping up award-winning careers in cross country and track.
What exactly is a farmers market?
What comes to mind when you think of “farmers markets?” Ripe seasonal produce, colorful flowers, freshly baked bread, and music? So what exactly is a farmers market?
Straight Talk Letter Contains Lots of LoopyThinking
In the letter last week from a former army infantryman the writer claimed to be taught by the army to “ say it straight”.
Finding the truth
In journalism, finding the truth is never easy. It requires courage and legwork. It requires a strong will and sweat. It requires a discerning mind and an eye for nonsense.
Renewal
Nothing cuts deeper than betrayal. The scene at Kabul airport was total chaos after Biden ordered a hasty exit to keep his self-imposed date.
The Green New Deal Fantasy Is Exposed for All to See
A circle graph in an article by Tyler Durden from Zero Hedge (July 28, 2023), NatGas, Coal, Nuclear Power Save Largest US Grid As Emergency Alert Declared for Second Day, shows that industrial wind and solar provided about 6% of the electrical energy used in the recent moderate heat wave …
Barneveld School Board raises borrowing limit, approves branding guide
The Barneveld School Board held a regular meeting last Tuesday. During reports, Principal Heather Schmitz reported the district is nearing the end of registration for the 2023-24 school year.
Dodgeville City Council approves contracts
The Common Council for the City of Dodgeville held a regular meeting Tuesday night. In addition to approving minutes from the July 18 meeting, the following claims were also approved:
Lewis, Cole Edward
Cole Edward Lewis, age 74, of Ridgeway, passed away on Friday July 28, 2023 at Pine Valley Community Nursing Home in Richland Center, WI. He was born to the late Gomer and Lavon (Love) Lewis, he was born on August 22, 1948, in St. Louis MO.
Hodgson, Mark
Mark Hodgson, of Town of Brigham died unexpectedly on July 27, 2023 at the age of 70.
Phillips Orville Richard
Orville Phillips Dec. 28, 1937 - July 28, 2023 Orville Phillips, age 85, passed away peacefully with family at his home in Blue Mounds, Wis., on Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born on Dec. 28, 1937, in Joliet, Ill., the son of Benjamin and Florence (Krafft) Phillips.
Anderson, Nancy J.
Nancy J. Anderson, age 82, of Monroe and formerly of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She worked for many years in healthcare. She and her late husband Art owned and operated the Kozy Rest Motel in Montello WI for Ten years.
