Ridgeway’s “The Green” is scheduled for updates
If you are from Ridgeway or have spent time in Ridgeway you know about the area in the middle of the village known as “The Green.” Now “The Green” is scheduled for a new look
Iowa-Grant board approves new head lice policy
The Iowa-Grant School Board spent half their meeting Monday deciding on how to handle head lice if it appears in the district. The board ended discussion when they took action to adopt the Neola recommended policy revisions which updates their current policy.
Two men found dead under suspicious circumstances
The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office and Dodgeville Police Department are working two death investigations following separate incidents Saturday in the Dodgeville area and are awaiting toxicology results.
Plea deal reached in Wyoming Valley shooting
The 34 year old man who said he accidentality shot a woman at his residence earlier this year entered into a plea agreement Monday.
Hallett, Harlan J.
Harlan J. Hallett, age 79, of Menasha, WI passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2023.
Nast, George Avery
George Avery Nast, age 83, of Mineral Point passed away peacefully at Agrace in Fitchburg on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
Richardson, Dalton T.
Dalton T. Richardson, age 29 of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 8, 2023 with Angel by his side.
Duffey, James Ralph
James Ralph Duffey, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Alden Estates residential center in Jefferson, WI surrounded by family and his beloved daughter Kelly.
Smith, David Ell "Bagger"
David Ell "Bagger" Smith, age 76, of Dodgeville, previously of Albert Lea, MN passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family after a hard fight with dementia.
Bomkamp, Shelbey Nicole
Our beloved Shelbey Nicole Bomkamp, age 22, of Highland, Wisconsin, left this world on Sunday, July 9th at UW-Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Shelbey was the youngest of three children born to Douglas T. and Margaret (Peg) Bomkamp. She was born on November 2nd, 2000, …
Gust, Bernadine M.
Bernadine M. Gust, age 101, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Krupke, Jacqueline M. “Jackie”
Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Krupke, age 68, of Monroe, died peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at SSM Monroe Hospital with family by her side. Jackie was born on February 17, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Wendell and Mary (Bride) Jones. She was raised and attended school in Mineral …
Hickcox, Derald Donald
Derald Donald Hickcox, age 94 of Ridgeway, went home to be with his Lord on June 14, 2023, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. Derald was born on September 8, 1928, in Clyde, WI to Donald and Erma (Pine) Hickcox.
Paynter, Cathy
Cathy Paynter passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was the devoted wife of Gordy Paynter, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and companionship. Cherished sister to Ellen Fisher and David Esch (Paula). Cathy was a loving mother to her children, Jill Heacock (Larry) and Jeff …
Solomon, Mary Joanna "Mary Jo" Kazusky
Mary Joanna "Mary Jo" Kazusky Solomon, 77, of Dodgeville, originally of South Trafford, Pennsylvania, died July 7, 2023, at home. She was born on January 10, 1946, in Wilkinsburg, PA to the late Walter and Jennie Kazusky.
Kovars, Jean
Jean Kovars, age 71, of Maplewood, MN, was called to her Heavenly home on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born in Dodgeville, WI on November 14, 1951, the daughter of Donald and Frances (Harlan) Everson. She was made a child of God through holy baptism at Fairview Lutheran Church …
Toay, Gary
Gary Toay of Hudsonville, Michigan and formerly of Mineral Point passed away on June 22, 2023. He was born on November 4, 1949 the son of Jim and Violet (Hazelrigg) Toay. A Celebration of Life for Gary Toay will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 11:30 AM at …
Lehner, Leona M “Lee”
Leona M “Lee” Lehner, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg.
Fischer, Ryan David
Ryan David Fischer, age 47, of Mineral Point passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in his home.
