Archive for: July, 2021

7/28/21 Brodhead Shopper

7/28/21 Brodhead Shopper

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Brodhead library eyes dropping late fines

Brodhead library eyes dropping late fines

By Dan Moeller, CORRESPONDENT Officials at the Brodhead library may decide to no longer charge fines for overdue items. The library board will take up that question after first discussing it at its July 15 meeting. In an interview, library director Angela Noel said that only four of the seven […]

 
 

BARBARA J. MILLER

BARBARA J. MILLER

Barbara Jean Miller, daughter of Leslie and Beatrice (Krenz) Woodford, was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Eau Claire. She was raised with her brother in the Cleghorn area, where she attended grade school. Barb graduated from Memorial High School and attended the office business machine course at the Eau Claire […]

 
 

MARY ELLEN SEIFERT

MARY ELLEN SEIFERT

Mary Ellen Seifert, age 88, passed away July 20, 2021, while at Agrace HospiceCare in Janesville. Mary Ellen was born Sept. 6, 1932, in West Allis, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Isabelle (Risch) Widish.  She married Robert F. Seifert on June 26, 1954, in Sullivan Wisconsin. Mary Ellen and […]

 
 

7/21/21 Brodhead Shopper

7/21/21 Brodhead Shopper

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Dream project takes off as aviation museum opens July 23 Brodhead airport attraction offers education for all ages

PHOTO SUBMITTED The Independent-Register
	The Kelch Aviation Museum at Brodhead airport will celebrate its grand opening this weekend. Years of fundraising and countless hours of volunteer work have gone into making the opening possible.

By Katelyn Black, Correspondent After five years of planning and fundraising, Brodhead’s Kelch Aviation Museum is finally opening to the public. Starting at 10 a.m. Friday, July 23, and running through the weekend, the new attraction — located at Brodhead Airport — is hosting a grand opening event, complete with […]

 
 

MAKENZI P. HARNISH

MAKENZI P. HARNISH

Makenzi Pauline Harnish, age 21, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a car accident on July 16, 2021. Makenzi was born Oct. 1, 1999, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Loretta Visger and David Harnish. Makenzi was a Brodhead High School salutatorian and graduate in 2018 and was currently […]

 
 

7/14/21 Brodhead Shopper

7/14/21 Brodhead Shopper

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Swim team members build skills while having fun

MARY HOOKHAM PHOTO The Independent-Register
	Students on the BLAST swim team practice laps in the pool in Brodhead on a hot July afternoon.

By Mary Hookham, Correspondent Students on the Brodhead Local Area Swim Team — or BLAST — are learning life skills in the pool while spending time with friends. “It’s a really relaxed atmosphere with BLAST,” said Tyler Urness, Brodhead pool manager. The season always begins in mid-June and runs through […]

 
 

JANICE SCHIMMEL

JANICE SCHIMMEL

Janice Schimmel, age 92, died on July 5, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1928, on the farm in Sumpter, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Mabel Cramblett. Janice graduated from Blue River High School.  She started her career in Milwaukee, […]