Sigg, Charles “Charlie” Andrew

Charles “Charlie” Andrew Sigg, age 90, of rural Hollandale passed peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 23, 1933 to Herman and Elise (Herger) Sigg in Arpin, Wisconsin. He grew up on Highway 39 in rural Hollandale and attended rural …

Gilmour, James

James Gilmour, age 88, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 2, 2024. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois to parents David and Mary Gilmour. He worked as a union lithographer in the Chicagoland area for over 35 years. He married the love of his life …

Hansen, Debra L.

Debra L. Hansen, age 65, of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Debra (Debbie) was born on September 19, 1958 in Madison, the oldest daughter of David E Pomrenke and Mary Brockman Pomrenke. She was raised and educated in McFarland, WI, graduating from McFarland High School in …

Peterson, Grace L. (Ihus)

Grace L. (Ihus) Peterson, age 93, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Dodgeville, Wis. She was born on Dec. 3, 1930, in Blanchardville, Wis. the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Arntson) Ihus. She attended Blanchardville schools.

Lutterman, Bradley (Brad) Joseph

Bradley (Brad) Joseph Lutterman, age 67 of Dodgeville, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 surrounded by his family at Upland Hills Hospital. He was born June 5, 1956 in Madison, MN, the son of Del and Marian (Pepka) Lutterman.

Grosse, John S.

John S. Grosse, age 73, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at home with his family by his side after a short battle with lung cancer.

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 …