Archive for: May, 2017

Brodhead beekeepers gearing up for summer harvest

Brodhead beekeepers gearing up for summer harvest

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – As spring is upon us, it signals another beekeeping season for Opal and David John. The well-known Ten Eyck Orchard along Highway 11 just outside of Brodhead is where Opal and David and their many bees produce Opalicious Honey, the “Finest Honey on the Planet.” […]

 
 

Lady Cardinals beat Orfordville

Lady Cardinals beat Orfordville

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals and Vikings hooked up in a pitchers’ duel as Brodhead walked away with a 3-1 Rock Valley South victory last Tuesday. Brodhead jumped on the Vikings for three runs in the top of the first. Junior Whitney Gerber fell behind 0-2 in the […]

 
 

Roy S. Kiekhafer, 79

Roy S. Kiekhafer, 79

Roy Stanley Kiekhafer, 79, of Turtleville, Wis., died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the VA Hospital, Madison, WI, following a short illness. He was born April 3, 1938 in Baraboo, Wis, the adopted son of Carl and Helen (Tillotson) Kiekhafer. Roy was a 1956 graduate of Clinton High School. He […]

 
 

5/11/17 Clinton Classifieds

5/11/17 Clinton Classifieds

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5/10/17 Shopper

5/10/17 Shopper

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DLMRA grant application approved

DLMRA grant application approved

On April 29, the Decatur Lake & Mill Race Association (DLMRA) held its annual meeting in the Bank of Brodhead community room with 28 members and guests in attendance. There was much to celebrate, as funding for DLMRA projects was augmented by a generous gift of $5,000 presented by Frank […]

 
 

Cardinals lose to Big Foot

Cardinals lose to Big Foot

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – After the weather forced cancellations last week, the Cardinals (9-5 overall, 6-3 Rock Valley) weren’t sharp and lost 6-1 to the Big Foot Chiefs last Tuesday. “It’s been about a week since we’ve played. We tried to get some bullpens in and live situations in […]

 
 

Jaycees host annual banquet

Jaycees host annual banquet

The Brodhead Jaycees held their annual Community Awards Banquet last Wednesday, May 3, at Little Maya Restaurant. The event recognized members of the community who go above and beyond to give back. Nominated for Outstanding Woman was Lori Malcook (fifth from left), Dana Hoff, and Kelly Gratz. Outstanding Man nominees […]

 
 

Brodhead Airport hosting Community Pancake Breakfast

Chapter 431 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) at Brodhead Airport will again host the annual Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 21, at the airport from 7 a.m. to noon. The REACT medical helicopter from Rockford will be on display, arriving around 9 a.m., weather and duty requirements permitting. […]

 
 

Girls win Beloit Daily News Invite

Girls win Beloit Daily News Invite

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals’ track and field teams participated in the Beloit Daily News Invite last Friday. The boys’ squad placed fourth with 96.5 points, while the girls’ team racked up 146.33 points en route to the title. In the 200-meter dash, freshman Johann Gebhardt earned fifth […]