Author Archive: RVPEditor

Wrestlers compete at sectionals – Hauri heading to state

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead-Juda wrestling program will have a representative at the 2017 WIAA State Wrestling meet. The Cardinals had five wrestlers participate in the WIAA Division 2 Richland Center sectional last Saturday. Brodhead-Juda sophomore Russell Waeffler went 0-1 in the 113-pound weight class.  Westfield Area’s Daniel […]

 
 

Cardinals fall short in loss to Clinton

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Clinton Cougars dominated from the tip and cruised to a 90-69 Rock Valley South victory over Brodhead last Friday. The Cardinals got off to a disastrous start as they fell behind 19-5 seven minutes into the contest. Clinton got several leak outs as the […]

 
 

Students adopt for Heifer International

Students adopt for Heifer International

Heifer International has a simple but powerful vision: that a gift of livestock and training can transform the lives of hungry impoverished families. Heifer International provides livestock and training so that families can improve nutrition and earn extra income for health care, shelter, and education for children. Pick up this […]

 
 

Cardinals end regular season on high note as Nyhus hits 1,000th career point

Cardinals end regular season on high note as Nyhus hits 1,000th career point

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals closed out the regular season with a defensive clinic as Brodhead cruised to a 41-23 Rock Valley South win over rival Parkview last Thursday. The Cardinals came out on fire and raced to a commanding 18-2 lead midway through the opening half. Senior […]

 
 

Held over vote in asphalt proposal results in a ‘no’ vote from Winnebago County ZBA

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton residents packed the Winnebago Country Courthouse on Floor 8 on Tuesday evening, Jan.17 where a continuance on a proposed asphalt plant allowed the petitioner, Northern IL. Service Company to complete their presentation of witnesses. On Wednesday evening, Feb.8 the scene was similar only the room […]

 
 

Fairytales do come true: Officer makes it to daddy/daughter dance

Fairytales do come true: Officer makes it to daddy/daughter dance

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER Deputy Luke DuCharme worked on Saturday, Feb. 4, as on duty law enforcement, assigned to keep the Janesville community, property, and protestors safe. The 500 plus protestors in downtown Janesville remained peaceful. Luke DuCharme said, “This afternoon, I broke my little girl’s heart. Something no […]

 
 

Clinton High School posts first semester Honor Roll

High Honors (3.8 and above) Seniors: Alyssa Duggan, Sara Hogan, Emilia Keric, Kallista Kuhlow, Jacob Lesch, Kelly Lou-don, Ellie Nimtz, Maggie Timp, Abigail Wiedmer, Joshua Wellnitz, Dylan Witte Juniors: Austin Beaumont, Abigail Buchanan, Rachel Burno, Brayden Cooper, Brice Enright, Abigail Garner, Sofi Gonstead, Clayton Hahn,Isabella Howard, Ysabel Imhoff, Hana Jacobs, […]

 
 

Search warrant uncovers methamphetamine operation

Search warrant uncovers methamphetamine operation

On Feb. 10, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and Special Investigations Unit with assistance from the Department of Criminal Investigation Clandestine Lab Team and the Janesville Police Department executed a search warrant at 6809 W. CTH A in Center Township. The law enforcement agencies were also assisted by […]

 
 

School Board reviews wide range of topics

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER The Clinton Community District School Board met at the Clinton High School on Monday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. Board Members present were: Gary Gilbank, Jill Gunderson, Ken Luety, Melissa Manthei, and Evelyn Propp. Tom Howard was absent. Dustin Esselman has resigned because he moved outside […]

 
 

Darlene K. Nelson

Darlene K. Nelson

Darlene K. Nelson, 82, of Brodhead, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital, Monroe, Wis.  She was born on Oct. 29, 1934, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Albert and Ethel (Knickmeyer) Zick.  She married Darrell D. Nelson on July 24, 1954, in Lodi, Wis. […]