Ernest J. Exum, 93, of Brodhead, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at his home. He was born on March 2, 1924, in Grafton, WV, the son of Irving E. and Florence (Randolph) Exum. He married Margaret J. Lobmeyer on June 30, 1956, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Kinsley, […]
Music in our Schools Month is an annual celebration in March, during which we like to honor our music educators in the Brodhead School District. We are very blessed to have four amazing instructors and would like to honor one of them weekly for the month of March. We would […]
Continue to implement the five-year Strategic Plan Buildings and Grounds The Buildings and Grounds Committee held a meeting March 1 to discuss bleacher issues at the middle school. The committee will be recommending replacing the bleachers this summer. The committee will also be recommending the completion of the heating project […]
By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – Five seventh-grade students joined teacher Stephanie Tresemer and principal Lisa Semrow for a presentation to the school board last week. The group presented on an enrichment program called TECS (technology, engineering, creativity, and students), which takes place once a week. Staff members at the middle […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The UW-Oshkosh women’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen this past weekend. A member of the talented Titans squad includes former Brodhead standout Kylie Moe. On Friday, the Titans beat Calvin College (Mich.) 63-55 in the NCAA Division 3 round one matchup. Late in […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The 13-seed Brodhead Cardinals fell to four-seed Madison Edgewood 69-51 in a WIAA Division 3 regional quarterfinal last Tuesday. Alex Arians drove to the rim for a conversion. Seconds later, he came up with a steal and slam dunk on the other end to put […]
It is with great excitement that Dance Wisconsin announces its fourth performance of the season: the ballet, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Performing from Brodhead is Taylor Doyle, daughter of Amy and Randy. Taylor dances at the Brodhead Dance Academy and is dancing the roles of Caucus Race and a Spear […]
By Scott Cernek HARVEST HILLS CHURCH When I was walking through Farm and Fleet the other day and I noticed that the garden seeds are out already, and not just a small display, there was a huge area devoted to growing every vegetable a person could imagine. Later that day […]
By Chief John Rindfleisch CLINTON FD It’s spring and time to clean out the garage, basement, and storage shed. We need to be careful when handling these poisons and store them properly. When throwing away items you don’t need any more make sure to dispose of them safely. Let’s go […]
By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER Village President, Connie Tracy called the meeting to order on Monday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. Board Trustees present were: Ron Torkilson, Art Bushue, Dennis Nielson, Jeanette Troha, Dina Knibbs, and Administrator/Police Chief Dave Hooker. Absent was Sonja Capes. Village Engineer Tim Kien-baum, Treasurer Clerk […]