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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 […]
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 […]
The Brodhead Jaycees held their annual Community Awards Banquet last Wednesday, May 3, at Little Maya Restaurant. The event recognized members of the community who go above and beyond to give back. Nominated for Outstanding Woman was Lori Malcook (fifth from left), Dana Hoff, and Kelly Gratz. Outstanding Man nominees […]
Chapter 431 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) at Brodhead Airport will again host the annual Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 21, at the airport from 7 a.m. to noon. The REACT medical helicopter from Rockford will be on display, arriving around 9 a.m., weather and duty requirements permitting. […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals’ track and field teams participated in the Beloit Daily News Invite last Friday. The boys’ squad placed fourth with 96.5 points, while the girls’ team racked up 146.33 points en route to the title. In the 200-meter dash, freshman Johann Gebhardt earned fifth […]
Lewis W. Schliem, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at his home. He was born on Jan. 4, 1939, in South Wayne, Wis., the son of Louis and Elizabeth (Peterson) Schliem. He married Virginia Vickers on March 31, 1963, in Browntown, Wis. Lewie served in the U.S. Army […]
Gladys Charlene Foss Helland, 94, of Brodhead, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Amery, Wis., with family by her side. She had been staying with her daughter Joyce for the last six months. Gladys was born in Sylvester Township, Albany, Wis., on Jan. 11, 1923, the daughter of […]
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Gary Allen Johnson passed away on April 25, 2017, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wis., surrounded by family. Gary was born on July 9, 1947, the son of Glenville and Shirley (Demrow) Johnson. He graduated from Orfordville Parkview High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam […]
By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – The Brodhead library board took a step last week toward regenerating the defunct Friends of the Library organization. The board voted to have library director Angela Noel draft a letter to the president of the group stating its concerns about the group’s inactivity and setting […]
