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.
Vote No on Constitutional Amendments
Dear Editor, I’m voting no on both election-related constitutional amendment questions on April 2, and I urge other to do the same. No matter our race, background or zip code,
Be careful at YZ/18/151
Dear Editor, I wasn’t sure if I’d be alive to write this. Earlier this week, I was driving on 18/151 (from Mt. Horeb) and turned into the de-escalating lane coming up on the YZ turnoff.
Bruce Paull, A True Public Servant: Vote for him on April 2
Dear Editor, While many politicians claim to be "public servants," few actually live up to that ideal as successfully as Bruce Paull who is running for Iowa County Board Supervisor in District 7.
Response to Marcella Danti's "Non-Partisanship is no more" article
Dear Editor, Marcella Danti lamented in her article last week that after last year's State Supreme Court election (won overwhelmingly by the candidate Danti opposed) our state no longer has a non-partisan judiciary.
Referendum, saving money heads Barneveld School Board meeting
By John Dalton Before the Barneveld School Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 13th, the school district had one more district community session regarding the upcoming referendum.
Highland district voters can expect postcard
The Highland School Board learned there will a postcard sent to district residents reminding them about the approaching vote on the proposed referendum. The card will discuss the referendum amount and the possible $10 mill rate increase.
Dodgeville School Board continues to ready survey
The Dodgeville School Board worked on some modifications for the survey that will be sent to district residents in April and also will settle on the numbers to be included soon.
Pointer boys bring home State Championship Gold Ball
Mineral Point's boys basketball team members take a photo with the Gold Ball following their last-second win over Kenosha St. Joseph's Catholic Saturday. This was the first Gold Ball for the boys team in the school's history.
Simmons, Thomas B.
Thomas B. Simmons, age 75, of Dodgeville peacefully died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Straka, Edward C.
Edward C. Straka, aged 67, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. Born in southwest Wisconsin, he grew up on a farm and knew what a hard day’s work was. After high school, he joined the Navy. He moved to the Chicago area in the 1980’s using skills learned in …
Sprinkel, Stephen H.
Stephen H. Sprinkel, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Southwest Health in Platteville, WI surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on October 22, 1936; the son of Charles and Helen (Miller) Sprinkel. Steve married the love of his life, Marietta DeMassi on …
Moore, Mary Darlene
Mary Darlene Moore June 6, 1935 – February 29, 2024
Whitford, Louise L.
Louise L. Whitford, age 91 passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on August 22, 1932 a daughter of Obert and Lenore (Thompson) Runden. Louise graduated from Hollandale High School in 1950. On January 10, 1953 she was united in marriage …
Riemenapp, Kathi J.
Kathi J. Riemenapp (Lipska), age 65, of Dodgeville, died unexpectedly of a pulmonary embolism on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.
