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Susan Pametto named Wheels to Prosper designee

Susan Pametto named Wheels to Prosper designee

By Ryan Broege, Editor – It took a moment or two for Susan Pametto to emerge from the crowd when her name was called at the Fire and Ice Festival last Friday night. When she did, it was clear she was yet to grasp that the glistening white Buick Rendezvous […]

 
 

New Kelch Museum Eager to Take Flight

New Kelch Museum Eager to Take Flight

By Erica Gokey, Correspondent – The late Alfred and Lois Kelch left behind their greatest love: vintage airplanes. Patrick Weeden, executive director of the Kelch Museum, is working hard to make their aviation dream a reality. Al Kelch passed away in 2004 and left his vintage airplane collection in a […]

 
 

Library to be closed two more days next year

By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – The Brodhead public library will be closed two days more next year, library director Angela Noel reports. Following last week’s library board meeting, Noel said the library will close the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving beginning next year. The change increases the number of library […]

 
 

Albany, Brodhead basketball squads match up, but greater cause at hand

Albany, Brodhead basketball squads match up, but greater cause at hand

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – ALBANY- Several community members from Brodhead, Evansville and Albany packed the Albany High School gymnasium last Saturday to support a four-year-old girl, Harlow Phillips, who is battling neuroblastoma. Life changed for the Phillip’s family on Labor Day weekend. Harlow woke up in the middle of […]

 
 

Empty lanes paving way for Kwik Trip

Empty lanes paving way for Kwik Trip

By Erica Gokey – Correspondent – More change is coming to the community of Brodhead in the upcoming year involving the fate of Cardinal Lanes. Mark Oyan, who also owns Evansville Blue Devil Bowl, bought Cardinal Lanes in July of 2016. Oyan is a longtime bowler, and prides himself on […]

 
 

Council, Fire District at stalemate over 3% hike

By Erica Gokey, Correspondent – Editor Ryan Broege contributed to this story The City Council reconvened last Tuesday to tie up loose ends with the budget, enter into closed sessions regarding the void left by outgoing deputy Chief Brian Raupp and direction regarding the Senior Center project, among other business. […]

 
 

Monroe Clinic CEO talks new offerings, sponsorship change

Monroe Clinic CEO talks new offerings, sponsorship change

By Ryan Broege, Editor – Monroe Clinic CEO Mike Sanders made Brodhead the last stop in the area health provider’s annual Fall Adviser meeting last Tuesday morning. Monroe Clinic holds the meetings every spring and fall,  making stops in its locations throughout Green County and northern Illinois, where Sanders provides […]

 
 

Green County 4-H youth, adults, partners recognized

Green County 4-H youth, adults, partners recognized

Green County 4-H held its annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, November 11 where numerous youth and adults and of the 4-H program were recognized and thanked for their efforts in promoting and supporting positive youth development. 4-H record books are a means of tracking and reflecting on the […]

 
 

Dance Wisconsin Celebrates 41years of ‘The Nutcracker’

Dance Wisconsin Celebrates 41years of ‘The Nutcracker’

Pictured are Spencer (in black), Kierstyn (kneeling) and Quentin (right) Vestin of Brodhead.   The Wisconsin Union Theater’s annual performance of “The Nutcracker,” will take place Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec.  17 at 2 p.m., The ballet begins at the home of the […]

 
 

Fire & Ice Festival first weekend of December

The Brodhead Fire & Ice Festival is just two weeks away, being held Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2.  The festival is a Christmas themed event for all ages. Pick up this week’s print edition for list of activities…….