Author Archive: RVPEditor

Loretta M. Wolfe

Loretta M. Wolfe, 90, of Brodhead, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital, Monroe, Wis.  She was born on Dec. 19, 1926, in Beloit, Wis., the daughter of  Dell and Sara (Rylett) Kline.  She married A. “Duane” Wolfe on Sept. 21, 1943, in Rockford, Ill.  […]

 
 

William E. Welch

William E. Welch

William E. Welch, 71, of Brodhead, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at his home. He was born on July 15, 1945, in Monroe, Wis., the son of Harry and Elsie (Leopold) Welch. He married Susan Kay Fell on July 14, 1990, at the United Methodist Church, Brodhead. She […]

 
 

Colleen M. Armstrong

Colleen M. Armstrong, 79, of Brodhead, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, Wis. She was born on July 2, 1937, in Beloit, Wis., the daughter of William F. and Frances M. (Williams) Armstrong. Colleen had worked at the Wright and Wagner Dairy of Beloit […]

 
 

Brodhead library board approves new budget

  By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – The Brodhead library board approved the library’s 2017 budget last week that shows a 2.99 increase over this past year. The budget of $279,300 compares to the $271,185 approved last year. The majority of funds will go for wages and salaries of about $143,500. […]

 
 

Brodhead School District releases mid-year update on 2016-2017 goals

By Lenny Lueck, Superintendent – At the beginning of every new school year, the Brodhead School Board identifies goals that they would like to accomplish for that school year.  This year, the Board identified three goals. The first goal was to continue to implement the five-year Strategic Plan.  Three years […]

 
 

PBIS a success at Albrecht Elementary

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – At its meeting last week, the Brodhead School Board heard a report on the success of PBIS implementation at the elementary school. PBIS, positive behavioral intervention and supports, focuses on rewarding and encouraging positive behavior rather than solely punishing unwanted behavior. Students can earn rewards […]

 
 

Nominations open for youth seats on city council

The Brodhead Youth in Government program is currently seeking nominations for youth to apply for four youth seats on the City of Brodhead’s council. Eligible youth must be in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade in the spring of 2017 and either be a resident of the City of Brodhead or […]

 
 

Elementary holds send-off for Makenna Schooff

Elementary holds send-off for Makenna Schooff

By Becky Malkow, Correspondent – A send-off pep rally was held for Makenna Schooff at Albrecht Elementary school Wednesday, Jan. 25.  Makenna is a fourth-grader in Mrs. Rear’s class. Makenna won the local Punt, Pass, and Kick competition in Brodhead. The win qualified her for the sectional competition in Middleton, […]

 
 

Brodhead gets second win in a row

Brodhead gets second win in a row

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead Cardinals (5-8 overall, 3-5 Rock Valley) won their second straight contest with a 58-39 non-conference win over the Argyle Orioles last Monday. The Cardinals controlled the opening half and picked apart the Orioles’ 2-3 zone with precise ball movement.  Trailing 7-4, the Cardinals […]

 
 

Wrestlers defeat Sugar River on Senior Night

Wrestlers defeat Sugar River on Senior Night

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – On Senior Night, the Brodhead-Juda wrestling squad walked away with a 46-27 dual meet victory over Sugar River last Thursday. “I thought our kids came out pretty intense and ready to wrestle tonight, which is a big key,” coach Bill Davis said following the match. […]