The Dodgeville Chronicle is a weekly newspaper published on Thursday in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.[2] It is read throughout Iowa County, Wisconsin and surrounding counties. The chronicle also publishes a small newspaper, the Democrat-Tribune, for Mineral Point.
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | The Dodgeville Chronicle, Inc. |
| Publisher | Mike and Pat Reilly |
| Editor | J. Patrick Reilly |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Headquarters | 106 W. Merrimac St., Dodgeville, WI 53533 |
| Circulation | 3,245 (as of 2022)[1] |
| Website | thedodgevillechronicle |
History edit
The first edition of the newspapers was published on Thursday, September 18, 1862.[3]
In 1911, Russell Kessler started working at the paper as a printers "devil" for a weekly wage of $7. Kessler purchased the paper and became sole owner in 1936. He married Lillian Holt in 1939, who became the paper's owner following his death in 1943.[3]
In the late 1960's, Lillian's nephews Mike and Pat Reilly started work at the paper. Lillian died in 1984, and Pat and Mike are co-publishers of the paper as of 2023.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ 2023 Wisconsin Newspaper Directory. Wisconsin Newspaper Association. 2023.
- ^ "Dodgeville Chronicle (Dodgeville, Wisconsin) 1862-Current [Online Resource]". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ a b c "About Us - The Dodgeville Chronicle - Dodgeville, WI". thedodgevillechronicle.com. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
External links edit
- The Dodgeville Chronicle. Home page.
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