Mahieu, Don
Don Mahieu, age 70, of Mineral Point died on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 16, 1953 in Davenport, IA to Lawrence W. & Kathleen M. (Noonan) Mahieu.
Blank, Shirley J.
Shirley J. Blank, 88 of Madison, Wisconsin, died on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Park Place, Platteville, Wisconsin. Shirley was born on June 25, 1935 in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harvey and Berniece (Schackley) Skews. She graduated from Mineral Point High School and attended Madison Business College. On …
Landon, Katherine Engels (Kelly)
Katherine Engels (Kelly) Landon (72), passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, at Sienna Crest Memory Care, in Mineral Point, WI. Born on October 11, 1951 in Mineral Point, WI, to Thomas and Gerda Engels, she was the second of five children welcomed into a community that she loved and …
Gauger, Patsy L. (Havens)
Patsy L. (Havens) Gauger, age 81 of Boscobel passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024 after a courageous battle with Alzheimers/Dementia at Divine Rehab and Nursing Home in Fennimore.
Gullickson, Rick James
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rick James Gullickson, a beloved husband, father and a true friend, who left us on January 25, 2024, after a valiant fight with cancer.
Dodgers scare Hillmen but second half all Platteville
Dodgeville’s boys basketball team played one of its best halves of the season at SWC leading Platteville Thursday but the hosts controlled the last 18 minutes, handing the Dodgers a 63-42 loss.
Lands’ End receives Patriot Award
Lands’ End was recently recognized as a recipient of the Employer Patriot Award by the US Department of Defense. Sheryl Cruz, veteran and Lands’ End remote customer care specialist, nominated her leader, Jeanne Miller, in recognition of the support provided to balance work and family while her husband was on …
Dodgers use early run to win big over Shullsburg
Every girl in uniform for the Dodgeville girls basketball team scored when the Dodgers drilled Shullsburg 71-35 in a non-conference game Monday.
Big first half helps Barneveld Boys beat Albany
by John Dalton In a Six Rivers East Conference game Friday night, host Barneveld’s tough defense led to turnovers and contested shots as they were able to convert several baskets from inside the paint, along with six, 3-point shots en route to a 44-16 halftime lead over Albany.
Wisconsin Harness Horse Association to induct Harry Ivey into Hall of Fame
Harry Ivey, a lifelong Mineral Point resident, will be inducted into the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association Hall of Fame Jan. 27 in Madison, WHHA recently said.
Former Iowa-Grant Teacher Makes Initial Appearance in Child Abuse Charge
A Mineral Point man, Kirby Grutz, 31, the former Iowa-Grant Physical Education Teacher, made his initial appearance Tuesday, along with his attorney Michael Curran, in the Iowa County Courthouse in front of the honorable Judge Matthew Allen.
In good conscience.
Dear Editor, I cannot believe that a landlord would place their renters in the impossible situation of being totally snowbound the week of January 7.
Was Senator Marklein really powerless in UW-Richland decision?
Dear Editor, Ken Stark’s political cartoon published a few weeks ago actually had a response from Sen. Marklein. In it, Marklein again pats himself on the back for all he did for the UW system…and for all he did for UW-Richland.
WIAA competitive balance plan off balance
Dear Editor: The WIAA is in the process of implementing a new competitive balance plan that would force successful teams to move up a division if they win too much or make too many state appearances. We would like to assume that this started because their intentions were good, and …
Wind turbines - we should be concerned with size
Dear Editor, Over the past few years, there have been several new energy development projects coming to our area. We have thousands of acres of solar and lately it’s been wind turbine companies. How much research has been done with these new larger turbines?
Along The Ad Routes
We received a note from Bridget Dickler the other day along with her new subscription for the Dodgeville Chronicle for her son, Ethan, who lives in Madison.
Fire and ice combine for Ice Lantern Festival Feb. 3
Activities added to last year’s Ice Lantern Festival return Feb. 3, bringing costume contests, concessions, cakewalks and music to downtown Mineral Point.
Tabletop gaming group welcomes all
A newly formed tabletop gaming group is meeting once a month in Mineral Point. The group plays Dungeons and Dragons and other games.
Housing shortage hits home
High demand, low inventory and increasing prices are the state of the housing market right now. “I think there’s definitely a shortage, especially for middle to low- income people,” said Mel Loy, of 1st Advantage Real Estate in Dodgeville.
