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Cardinal girls snap Vikings’ winning streak

Cardinal girls snap Vikings’ winning streak

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead Cardinals (5-6 overall, 2-6 Rock Valley) girls basketball team dominated a hot Parkview Vikings (4-6 overall, 4-0 Trailways South) 57-32 in a non-conference matchup last Thursday. The Vikings came into the game with a four-game Trailways South winning streak. Cardinals’ junior Alexis Oliver […]

 
 

Cardinal boys drop non-conference thriller to Parkview

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent The Parkview Vikings (6-2 overall, 2-1 Trailways South) overcame a 17-point second half deficit to overwhelm the Brodhead Cardinals (3-6 overall, 2-4 Rock Valley) 82-78 in a non-conference matchup last Thursday. The Vikings drew first blood taking a 10-3 lead minutes into the contest. Pick up […]

 
 

Cardinal boys find winning ways

Cardinal boys find winning ways

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead Cardinals (4-6 overall, 2-4 Rock Valley) boys basketball squad snapped their losing streak last Friday picking up a 58-49 non-conference win over Argyle. “Any win is a good win. Argyle has been playing teams so tough and they are very physically they do […]

 
 

Facebook post ignites slew of complaints surrounding alcohol checks

By Erica Gokey, Correspondent – (Editor Ryan Broege contributed to this report) A social media post touched off a flurry of testimonials and attestations, and counters, among Brodhead diners who are put off by the manner in which local police are checking IDs. At about 9 a.m. Sunday morning, a […]

 
 

Roemer leads nature preserve into 50th year

Roemer leads nature preserve into 50th year

By Ryan Broege, Editor – The M.J. Blackford Arboretum is fast approaching its 50th year of existence, evolving from an underdeveloped, exposed plot of grasses and small trees to a quiet, cozy, hidden gem with manicured paths and towering, shade-making trees. Paul Roemer, a former mathematics and music teacher at […]

 
 

Julie Netherland

Julie Ann Netherland, 52 of German Valley, IL, formerly of Brodhead passed away on December 19 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 26, 1964 in Grand Island, NE. She married David Netherland at Community of Christ church on June 1, 1986. She graduated from Brodhead High […]

 
 

Library finishes extensive weeding project

Library finishes extensive weeding project

By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – The Brodhead public library looks less full these days. That’s because the library staff has completed an extensive weeding of the collection. Library director Angela Noel notes that libraries need to be weeded from time to time to remove books that aren’t circulating anymore and […]

 
 

Roiled by injuries, Cardinal girls bedeviled by Blue Devils

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Evansville Blue Devils crushed the Brodhead Cardinal girls (4-6 overall, 2-6 Rock Valley) 63-34 in a Rock Valley matchup last Thursday. The game didn’t start well for the Cardinals as Evansville grabbed a 9-0 lead five minutes into the contest. After junior Alexis Oliver […]

 
 

Brodhead boys overtaken by Tide

Brodhead boys overtaken by Tide

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals (3-5 overall, 2-4 Rock Valley) dropped their fifth straight game 60-47 to Edgerton in a Rock Valley showdown last Friday. The opening 13 minutes had several different lead changes. Senior Parker Johnson nailed a three to even the score at 10. Edgerton went […]

 
 

Common Council addresses full agenda

By Erica Gokey, Correspondent – Brodhead City Council met last Tuesday to recognize employment service and address committee reports. The meeting kicked off with a sendoff to Deputy Chief Brian Raupp, who will be leaving the Brodhead Police Department and joining the Orfordville police department as Chief at the beginning […]