Waiting for the budget, Highland board hears report
School districts across the state are waiting to see how the state budget treats them and Highland is no different. The Highland district was set to develop a pay program for substitute pay but they tabled the measure until the state budget is finalized.
Air quality alerts continue
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recommends that Wisconsinites limit their outdoor time due to Canadian wildfire smoke, Debbie Siegenthaler, Iowa County Health Department director/health officer, said June 15. The wildfires could worsen the week of June 19 and send additional smoke into the U.S.
Dodgeville school board moves to committee of the whole starting in August
A final discussion by the Dodgeville school board took place Monday on the “committee of the whole” concept moving forward. The first Wednesday after the first Monday of the month with a 5:15 start time was proposed with the idea that any committee could be separated if a special meeting …
Iowa-Grant will look for new boys basketball coach
Iowa-Grant boys basketball will need a new coach next season when the board accepted a resignation request from Nolan Krentz to be relieved of his duties. Besides the request from Krentz the board also approved resignations from fifth grade teacher Jessica Sigg and Special Ed Aide Gayle Thompson. Maintenance Report
Wind tower opponents set meeting for June 26
An event entitled “an open discussion and an opportunity to ask questions” is scheduled at the Belmont Convention Center June 26 at 7 pm A brochure announcing the event carries bug red letters asking to “Stop Land Grabs.” The event is sponsored by Farmland First and is hosted by Marti …
Rickard, Knights control Mustangs
A few days before, Dalen Rickard was an ace for the Dodgeville High School baseball team. Thursday he continued showcasing his skill in a Night League game at Mazomanie where he threw a three hitter for the Dodgeville Knights. His performance paved the way for a 7-2 win.
Dodgeville Police assist with a very special torch
Last Wednesday the Dodgeville Police Department helped out a very special cause when they ran one of the legs of the Special Olympics Torch Run. The run was part of the southwest Wisconsin “leg” and the local part was organized by Dodgeville Police Officer Joe Pepper.
Jones, Charlotte M.
Charlotte M. Jones, age 56, of Dodgeville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at her home.
Erickson, Ellen Louise Cox
Ellen Louise Cox Erickson passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Carey-Nihles, Mary Elizabeth (Palzkill)
Mary Elizabeth (Palzkill) Carey-Nihles age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 8 at Edenbrook of Platteville.
Wolf, Larry
Larry Wolf, formerly of Mineral Point, Wisconsin passed away on May 3 in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, son Christopher of Lansing, New York, daughters Heidi Thoennes of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Emily Wiechman of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Scheidegger, Thomas J. “Shag”
Thomas J. “Shag” Scheidegger, age 63, of Ridgeway, left here on Thursday, June 8, 2023 with his loving wife and daughter by his side at home after a 7-year battle with multiple myeloma.
Rayne, William Foster
William Foster Rayne “Bill”, son of Fredrick and Ann (Todd) Rayne, born on August 4th, 1931, died peacefully on May 29th, 2023.
Tetzlaff, James Robert
James Robert Tetzlaff, 76 of Wautoma, WI, formerly of Redgranite and the Madison area, passed away peacefully at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin on May 25, 2023. James was born in Berlin, Wisconsin. On May 10, 1947, the younger of two children of Robert and Priscilla (Mastricola) Tetzlaff. After completing …
Klar, Kristen "Krissy" Margaret
Kristen "Krissy" Margaret Klar, 30, of Barneveld, Wisconsin, formerly of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, June 1, 2023 of natural causes.
Three hunters receive WDNR Ethical Hunter Awards
Three deer hunters were selected for the 2022 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Ethical Hunter award, an annual award first presented in 1997.
Millard, Neil Irvin “Gopher”
Neil Irvin “Gopher” Millard, age 87, of Livingston, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 28, 2023, at his residence in Livingston. He was born on June 19, 1935, in Mifflin Township Iowa County, WI the son of Irvin and Burdetta (Jones) Millard.
Jacobson, James "Jim" L.
James "Jim" L. Jacobson, 91, of Highland, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. James was born on September 14, 1931, in Dodgeville, to Albert and Gladys Jacobson.
Dougherty, Phyllis Ann
Phyllis Ann Dougherty, age 87, of Dodgeville, formerly of Ridgeway, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
