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FRANK F. ROLLIE

FRANK F. ROLLIE

Frank F. Rollie, 83, Durand, Ill., died at 1:50 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017, in University of Wisconsin Hospital. Born March 9, 1934, in Brodhead, Wis., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Dorothy (Wheeler) Rollie, he married the former Shirley M. Nath in Brodhead, Wis., on June 6, […]

 
 

The Bank of New Glarus and Sugar River Bank Branches donate to Brodhead Memorial Public Library

The Bank of New Glarus and Sugar River Bank Branches donate to Brodhead Memorial Public Library

The Board of Directors of The Bank of New Glarus and Sugar River Bank branches is giving back to the community with a donation of $200 to the Brodhead Memorial Public Library in support of the “Build a Better World!” 2017 Collaborative Summer Library Program. On behalf of the board, […]

 
 

Lady Cardinals pick up two wins in Juda-Albany Invitational

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals earned a pair of victories, beating Warren-Stockton 8-1 and Monticello 10-0 at the Juda-Albany Invite last Saturday. Brodhead raced out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first. Junior Whitney Gerber and junior McKenna Bump connected on consecutive singles to open […]

 
 

Girls earn fifth, boys earn sixth in conference track meet

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead-Juda track and field squads had some strong performances at the Rock Valley conference meet last Saturday. The boys’ team placed sixth with 64.50 points, while the girls’ team took fifth with 69 points. In the boys’ 400-meter dash, junior Justice Tway earned seventh […]

 
 

Cardinals defeat Vikings 9-0

Cardinals defeat Vikings 9-0

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – Brodhead-Juda cruised to a 9-0 victory over the Parkview Vikings in a Rock Valley South matchup last Thursday. The Cardinals broke the game open with a six-run bottom of the sixth inning. Sophomore Jackson Hauri ripped a two-run double during the offensive explosion. Senior Matt […]

 
 

Brodhead beekeepers gearing up for summer harvest

Brodhead beekeepers gearing up for summer harvest

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – As spring is upon us, it signals another beekeeping season for Opal and David John. The well-known Ten Eyck Orchard along Highway 11 just outside of Brodhead is where Opal and David and their many bees produce Opalicious Honey, the “Finest Honey on the Planet.” […]

 
 

Lady Cardinals beat Orfordville

Lady Cardinals beat Orfordville

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals and Vikings hooked up in a pitchers’ duel as Brodhead walked away with a 3-1 Rock Valley South victory last Tuesday. Brodhead jumped on the Vikings for three runs in the top of the first. Junior Whitney Gerber fell behind 0-2 in the […]

 
 

5/10/17 Shopper

5/10/17 Shopper

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DLMRA grant application approved

DLMRA grant application approved

On April 29, the Decatur Lake & Mill Race Association (DLMRA) held its annual meeting in the Bank of Brodhead community room with 28 members and guests in attendance. There was much to celebrate, as funding for DLMRA projects was augmented by a generous gift of $5,000 presented by Frank […]

 
 

Cardinals lose to Big Foot

Cardinals lose to Big Foot

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – After the weather forced cancellations last week, the Cardinals (9-5 overall, 6-3 Rock Valley) weren’t sharp and lost 6-1 to the Big Foot Chiefs last Tuesday. “It’s been about a week since we’ve played. We tried to get some bullpens in and live situations in […]