Pirates come back to tip Knights in NL play

The Dodgeville Knights took an early 2-0 lead but could not hold on and lost a Western Section Night League game to Reedsburg 7-3 Thursday.

Knights lose to PBMH 4-3 to end playoff run

It was a tough way to end the 2023 regular season when the Dodgeville Knights came out on the short end of a 4-3 score with Pine Bluff/Mount Horeb. Saturday in the opening round of the Western Section playoffs.

BaseCamp USA features Christian faith-based programs

A group of people with integrity conducts faith based training at BaseCamp USA outside of Mineral Point and has been hosting a series of workshops to fulfill their mission.

Mineral Point Council gives High Street celebration the go-ahead

The Mineral Point City Council gave permission to the Chamber of Commerce to have a family friendly grand re-opening of the newly constructed High Street.

Search for UTV thief or thieves continues

Ridgeway Marshal Michael Gorham is still interview people concerning the recently stolen UTV and is hoping to close the case soon.

Of the people...

Dear Editor, Last night (August 1) I attended the Dodgeville Town Board meeting and saw real representative government in action.

Peat, Margaret G.

Margaret G. Peat (Walker), age 91 of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Upland Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dodgeville. She was born in Dodgeville on January 25, 1932 to Wesley and Elizabeth Walker.

Mulderink, Edward A.

Edward A. Mulderink, 67, of rural Hillpoint, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his son’s home in Reedsburg, WI. He was born on August 12, 1955, the son of Edward G. and Rosemary (Heintz) Mulderink. Ed married Phyllis Miller on October 30, 1976, in Dodgeville, WI.

Lisney, Rita J.

Rita J. Lisney, 77, life long resident of Rewey, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Rita was born on April 25, 1946 in Rewey, Wisconsin, daughter of Leonard and Melva (Czirr) Knebel. She was united in marriage to Dallas L. Lisney on July 12, 1969 at the Little Brown …

Whitford, Catherine "Catie" A.

Catherine "Catie" A. Whitford, age 93, of Mineral Point, entered the gates of heaven on August 2, 2023 at the Mineral Point Care Center. Catherine was born in Dodgeville, WI on August 31, 1929, one of two strong, feisty, independent Cornish daughters born to William "Will" and Nina (Buckingham) Hawke …

“Blooze Krooze Southwest” comes to the area

“Blooze Krooze Southwest” was held at the site of Tri State Custom Windows, off Highway 23 near Governor Dodge State Park, Sunday, July 27. The event featured classic cars from the area, including a 1966 Corvette Convertible (left photo), owned by Lesley Houck, Dodgeville. Shown are event staff member Jeff …

Storm, Reds can’t stop Knights in road win

The Dodgeville Knights had to win twice Friday. They had to beat host team Cazenovia and the approaching wind and rain. They got past both.

Field dedication, Rockies win highlight West game

In a pre-game ceremony, the Hollandale Rockies were able to get the baseball field at Valley View Park named after their late manager James “Jake” Fitzsimmons.

Former River Valley athlete named EIU Male Athlete of the Year

Eastern Illinois University (EIU) fifth-year distance runner Dustin Hatfield was recently named the Panthers 2022-23 Male Athletic Director's Award Winner after wrapping up award-winning careers in cross country and track.

What exactly is a farmers market?

What comes to mind when you think of “farmers markets?” Ripe seasonal produce, colorful flowers, freshly baked bread, and music? So what exactly is a farmers market?

Straight Talk Letter Contains Lots of LoopyThinking

In the letter last week from a former army infantryman the writer claimed to be taught by the army to “ say it straight”.

Finding the truth

In journalism, finding the truth is never easy. It requires courage and legwork. It requires a strong will and sweat. It requires a discerning mind and an eye for nonsense.

Renewal

Nothing cuts deeper than betrayal. The scene at Kabul airport was total chaos after Biden ordered a hasty exit to keep his self-imposed date.

The Green New Deal Fantasy Is Exposed for All to See

A circle graph in an article by Tyler Durden from Zero Hedge (July 28, 2023), NatGas, Coal, Nuclear Power Save Largest US Grid As Emergency Alert Declared for Second Day, shows that industrial wind and solar provided about 6% of the electrical energy used in the recent moderate heat wave …

Barneveld School Board raises borrowing limit, approves branding guide

The Barneveld School Board held a regular meeting last Tuesday. During reports, Principal Heather Schmitz reported the district is nearing the end of registration for the 2023-24 school year.