Hying, Joanna Fecht
Joanna Fecht Hying, age 97, of Mineral Point, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
McGrath, Martin (Marty)
Martin (Marty) McGrath, age 94, of Dodgeville, the McGrath family is saddened to announce the passing of their father. Marty passed away in his sleep peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, with family at his side. Marty was married to Juanita McGrath for 50 years, who preceded him in 2021.
Gort, Marcia Rae
Marcia Rae Gort, age 75 of Dodgeville, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from cancer.
Pointers handle Marshall, earn top seed
Seeding. That is what teams are concerned with at this point of the season and Sunday was the big reveal day that showed were the computer feels the teams should be for the post season.
Ithaca pressure ends season for Highland
Coming into the season the Highland Cardinals had the point guard position well in hand with Addison Bedward.
DeViney hits eight triples in win over Hornets
Lexi DeViney put on a clinic in the art of three point shooting Thursday when the Blackhawks played Richland Center in a SWC girls basketball game.
Dodgers go deep to take down Cuba City
Live by the three, die by the three or in the case of the Dodgeville boys basketball team, win by the three.
For the Kids
Dear Editor, When someone asks me if I like going to school, I typically say yes. I enjoy my classes, and like my teachers. I get to hang out with my friends, and prepare myself for my future.
People need to be aware of what Trump and Musk are doing
Dear Editor, House Republicans have introduced their budget, which is a direct attack on vulnerable communities―laying out clearly their plan to take food assistance and health care away from millions in order to fund more tax cuts for the rich and power Trump’s anti-immigrant mass deportation agenda.
Unconstitutional actions
Dear Editor, This past week I attended our local rally for social justice in front of the Iowa County Courthouse. Lots of passersby gave honks of support, but we heard a few jeers as well. One fellow shouted, “Get a job!” as he drove by.
A thought for respect
by J. Patrick Reilly My head hurts from all the spinning. I can thank President Trump for that. Banning the press for not sharing his view of “Gulf of Something” and now plannng invites for questions in giving freedom of speech a new meaning.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Temperatures near 50. That’s great because baseball season is on the verge of starting! High School teams have been having open gym and are getting the rust out from the fall and winter layoffs.
Making America great again?
Dear Editor, Forty years ago, while teaching kindergarten in the Sturgeon Bay Schools, I had an op-ed published in the Green Bay Press-Gazette about Reagan Administration cuts to Medicaid, the federal health care program that covers poor Americans.
Federal Funding Freeze Fiasco
Dear Editor, Power is political. The power of flowing electrons, the power that keeps your lights on at night, your cell phone charged, and your TV blaring - power generation is being politicized like never before.
Crawford would be good addition
Dear Editor, Susan Crawford, a candidate for Wisconsin State Supreme Court, in the April 1 election, would be a good addition to our court. We have a legislature that leans strongly conservative, so a more moderate court would be a good balance for them.
Barneveld School Board hears many reports
By John Dalton In reports, Principal Heather Schmitz shared Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) data showing growth in all areas in K – 3rd graders in math and reading
Social Justice Rally held at Iowa County Courthouse
A local informational and educational event as to what people can do to protect civil liberties in our communities was held last Thursday outside of the Iowa County Courthouse in Dodgeville. The “Social Justice” rally was attended by over 50 people on the cold day. A welcome by Helen Avakian, …
Chinese diplomats discuss business and trade in Dodgeville
Chinese Consul General Wang Boadong and several representatives from the Consolate General of The People’s Republic of China in Chicago visited and toured throughout Iowa County on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20-21.
Rule of Law
Dear Editor, The “rule of law” is an essential principle of our form of government, at all levels - local, state, and federal. Over 1,000 political scientists recently signed a warning statement, available at tinyurl.com/RuleofLaw1000.
