Anderson-Wunderlin, Delia D.

Delia D. Anderson-Wunderlin, age 83 of Cobb, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024. Delia was born in Dodgeville on August 25, 1940, to Milo and Esther Anderson. She graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1958.

Buzzer beater keeps Dodgers from win at Brodhead

It wasn’t a win for the Dodgeville boys basketball team but if it was a prize fight they would have no doubt forced a split decision. The Dodgers were down a bunch—18 points in fact—with under 10 minutes left in the non-conference game last Saturday at Brodhead and it appeared …

Strong second half keys Pointer win over Cuba City

The first half was a one point difference when the two teams entered the intermission but the second half was all Mineral Point. Landon Thousand put in all 14 of his points and Eli Lindsey added nine to key a second half run that send the Pointers over the Cubans …

Lady Dodgers Defeat Pointers 71-63

By John Dalton In a non-conference game between Dodgeville and Mineral Point Tuesday night, second-half free-throws were the difference as the Lady Dodgers hit 19 of 23 down the stretch defeating the Pointers 71-63.

Cardinals pick up big win over Lancaster

Highland had a night to remember when it came to shooting the basketball as they cruised past SWC member Lancaster 83-76 in non-conference action Tuesday.

Barneveld boys win rematch with Argyle

By John Dalton With 1st place on the line in the Six Rivers-East Conference last Thursday, the Barneveld boys’ team visited Argyle with both teams tied atop the conference at 7-1.

Mike Olson would get my vote

Dear editor, I’m writing in support of Mike Olson’s bid for mayor of Dodgeville. He and I have been friends for decades and because I come from a family of public servants--my grandpa was a businessman turned congressman from Northern California and my father was a history professor turned intelligence …

Missing at the UW

by J. Patrick Reilly Breaking news. A new facility is being proposed for UW-Madison that will cost an estimated $200,000,000 and will be used mainly for football. Seems the old shell is not great as a recruiting tool so we HAVE to upgrade.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly In his subscription renewal, Dodgeville graduate Rod Matz wrote: “Tell Pat he does a great job with the paper. I suppose I should also give a LITTLE - very little - credit to Mike. I’m sure he does something to help. Have an Awsome Day, Rod Matz” …

Five Dodgers head to sectional

Dodgeville wrestlers showed off their strength in the lower weight classes Saturday at their own Super Regional when they qualified the first five weights for Sectionals this Saturday at Wisconsin Dells.

Plea deal reached in infant’s death case

A Mineral Point woman, JoAnna Ford, pleaded guilty in Iowa County Court Monday to Child Neglect where the consequence was the death of 4-month-old Wyatt Hamlin.

Solar on Schools is “Penny Smart”

Two hundred fourteen (214) schools throughout Wisconsin are lowering their energy costs by adding solar to their campuses. Utility expenses are one of a school district’s most costly budgetary items.

Border control

Dear Editor; There is no doubt that we need to do something about the large number of migrants crossing our southern border. In fact, Republican representatives in the house have said it is SO important an issue that they would not even consider the latest National Security funding bill unless …

Democracy or Trump?

Dear Editor, That’s on the ballot in 2024 Listen & learn what Trump is saying

I will vote against

Dear Editor, In Senator Marklein's recent newsletter, he cites two questions that will be on the November ballot.

Collision Specialists expands to Dodgeville location

In 1967 a young man named Jack Slack had a vision and that was to bring the best autobody shop he could to the area. He was sole owner back then. He and his wife, Jean, started a family and one of their sons, Greg, wanted to come on board. …

Iowa-Grant board opts to deny property detachment

The Iowa-Grant School Board decided that losing land in the district to a neighboring school district is not in the Iowa-Grant’s best interest. Brian and Shonda Peat asked to detach their property at 2252 Rhoda Road, Town of Linden, from the Iowa-Grant School District and attach to the Mineral Point …

Lawinger, Clara Ruth (Tourdot)

Clara Ruth (Tourdot) Lawinger, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Reedsburg, WI, at the age of 91. Clara was born on September 24, 1932 to August and Florence (Kaldenberg) Tourdot in Reedsburg. She married Donald R. Lawinger. They farmed and raised their family in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. She …

Dickinson, Mary Theresa

Mary Theresa Dickinson, age 70, of Barneveld, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 with family by her side at Agrace Hospice after suffering a stroke.

Theobald, Douglas “Doug” William

Douglas “Doug” William Theobald, 79, of Noblesville, passed away February 5, 2024. He was born September 25, 1944, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to John and Helen (Kvernen) Theobald. Doug graduated from Barneveld High School in 1962 where he lettered in three sports and met the love of his life, Sue. He …