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, 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, 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]