Novinska, Tari Lynn

Tari Lynn Novinska, age 70, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2024, at Talamore Living Center in Sun Prairie after a long illness. Tari was born on June 24, 1953; the first child of Howard and Jeanette (Biefer) Wagner. She grew up in Livingston and was a 1971 graduate of …

Sincox, William Keith

William Keith Sincox, 84, of Apple River, IL, passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Lafayette County Manor in Darlington, WI. Keith was born in Apple River, Illinois on October 29, 1939. He met Shirely Ann (Kuehl) Sincox and they wed on August 31, 1958 at St. Paul’s …

Nelson, Marvel H.

Marvel H. Nelson, age 86, of Hollandale, died on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Marvel was born February 1, 1938 in Perry township the son of Melvin and Hazel (Paulson) Nelson. He graduated from Barneveld High School in 1956.

Ogden, James (Jim) R.

James (Jim) R. Ogden, born under the wide skies of Gordon, Nebraska on March 11, 1946, found his roots and joy in the earth of Rewey, Wisconsin. A proud graduate of Iowa-Grant High School, class of '64, he wove the fabric of his life with threads of diligence and love.

Fortney, Judith (Judy) Patricia Blum

Judith (Judy) Patricia Blum Fortney, age 77, of Dodgeville passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. Judy was born on May 13, 1946, Mother's Day, in Chicago, Illinois. Judy graduated from Viroqua High School in 1964. In 1965 Judy married Rodney “Rod”. The young couple moved to Dodgeville where she lived …

Lovaas, Judith R.

Judith R. Lovaas, age 88, of Dodgeville, died on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Crest Ridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville.

Shaffer, Elaine J.

Elaine J. Shaffer, age 89, of Dodgeville, peacefully departed from us on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville, where she had resided for the past five and a half years. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Albrecht, Duane Lyle

Duane Lyle Albrecht May 9, 1949 – March 20, 2024

Friedrich, Gary L.

Gary L. Friedrich, age 72, of Genoa City, WI, passed away at home on Friday, March 22, 2024. Son of the late Ed and Ethel (Barker) Friedrich, Gary was born on September 20, 1951, in Platteville, WI. Gary enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18 and …

Hunt, Carolyn Jeanne

With profound sadness we share that Carolyn Jeanne Hunt, age 90, Mineral Point Wisconsin peacefully went to be with our Lord on March 21, 2024.

Wearing, Evangeline A.

Evangeline A. Wearing, age 85 passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the New Glarus Home. She was born on July 3, 1938 in the Town of Fennimore the daughter of Olaus and Inanda (Lee) Wellington. Evangeline grew up on a farm outside Fennimore and attended the Gates and …

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly The weather was so nice for most of last week I broke tradition. I usually wait until the actual first day of spring (March 20) to go from a long sleeve shirt to a short sleeve shirt. but on Wednesday, our day of mailing out our papers …

Pointers use time wisely to earn championship game

There were 22 seconds left in the game and the Mineral Point boys basketball team had a hill to climb if they were going to extend their stay at the Kohl Center in the WIAA Division 4 state tournament Thursday.

Aschliman’s shot is golden for the Pointers

The right place, the right time, the right result. The right place was on the weakside of the Pointer basket.

Panthers trip Dodgers 7-5 in opener

Iowa-Grant used a pitching combination of Bentley Cutts and Lily Petit to outlast Dodgeville 7-5 in a non-conference softball opener for both teams Tuesday.

Down Syndrome Day is March 21

Dear Editor, This week, on Thursday, is World Down Syndrome Day. Down Syndrome is a condition where there is a third copy of the 21st chromosome, instead of the standard two. Thus, the date of 3-21 is chosen to raise awareness of this syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21

Vetsroll helps veterans

Dear Editor, The Lone Rock American Legion Auxiliary #383 and the Cabin Fever Dance Committee would like to thank Lone Rock and the surrounding communities for their generous support of our Cabin Fever Dance. On March 2, we held our tenth fundraiser for VetsRoll.org.

Great basketball games

Dear Editor, Greg Gard, native of Cobb and head coach of the UW Badgers and Dan Burreson, native of Dodgeville and head coach of the Mineral Point Pointers, coached some thrilling games this past weekend.

If it’s not broke, don’t fix it

Dear Editor, With the upcoming City of Dodgeville Mayoral Election approaching, I felt compelled to write a letter in support of the incumbent Mayor, Todd Novak.

Mike Olson is my choice

Dear Editor, Dodgeville voters have a choice in the April 2 Mayor election. Mike Olson may be new to the local political field but he has long roots in the community and served admirably as a county board supervisor here in Portage County.