Author Archive: RVPEditor

Police announce Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement

Police announce Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office has joined law enforcement agencies from around the state in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that is targeting drunk driving.  Additional officers will be deployed between now and the Labor Day holiday with a particular emphasis on the weekends. Previous enforcement and […]

 
 

Clinton Public Library challenges preschool readers

Clinton Public Library challenges preschool readers

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER Clinton Public Library Director Mary Bieber’s said, “The challenge is a family project for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers promoted by Arrowhead Library System at Rock County Libraries in Clinton, Orfordville, Edgerton, Evansville, Milton, Beloit and Janesville. The exciting part is that reading books from any […]

 
 

YMCA raises $500,000 for new gymnasium

YMCA raises $500,000 for new gymnasium

On Aug. 19 the Parker YMCA celebrated the dedication of the gymnasium at the Parker YMCA with Becca Schultz and Anna Kalkofen representing the Parker Charitable Trust along with over 40 individuals and organizations. The ceremony was a campaign celebration and in honor of Patricia Jeffris Parker where by the gymnasium was officially dedicated and […]

 
 

The hay wagon that tipped over

The hay wagon that tipped over

So the expansion began and instead of only farming the acreage we owned on the home farm, we began to take our equipment down the road a few miles to plant corn, and make hay on the surrounding farms. We had an old international Scout pickup truck that we used […]

 
 

Be prepared for emergency situations

Be prepared for emergency situations

September is National Preparedness Month. I talked about this last year, but because I feel this information is so important,we will do a little refreshing. The Wisconsin Emergency Management’s Ready Wisconsin campaign says, now is the perfect time to talk to everyone about getting ready for an emergency or disaster. […]

 
 

Tenth annual horse show a success in Brodhead

Tenth annual horse show a success in Brodhead

Over 30 communities in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois were represented in this year’s tenth anniversary of the Brodhead Covered Bridge Horse Show. Show organizers would like to thank the following people and organizations: Craig Rosheisen for plowing, Gilby’s Small Engine Repair of Monroe, the Brodhead Leo Club for helping […]

 
 

Pearl Island committee shares updates

Over the next month, trees will be removed from the wooded area between the Mill Race and the Sugar River in the area starting south of the headgates and going north to the dam. Signs will be posted warning recreational users of dangerous areas. Most of the tree removals will […]

 
 

Richard Lee Bradt, Sr.

Richard Lee Bradt, Sr., 72, passed away on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, in Albany, Wis. Graveside services will be held at 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Greenwood Cemetery in Brodhead. The D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead is assisting the family.

 
 

Cross country off to strong start

Cross country off to strong start

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent On a picture-perfect day for a cross country season opener, the Cardinals had several strong performances in the annual Brodhead Invitational last Thursday afternoon. The boys’ squad took home the title with 24 points, and the girls’ team placed third with 53 points. The boys’ squad […]

 
 

Mistakes prove costly in fall to Clinton Cougars

Mistakes prove costly in fall to Clinton Cougars

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent The Brodhead-Juda Cardinals made early mistakes, allowing the Clinton Cougars to capitalize en route to a 32-0 victory over the Cardinals last Friday night in Brodhead. On the Cardinals’ first possession of the game, they took a gamble, and it didn’t work out. With the football […]