By Ryan Broege, Editor – Brodhead Police Deputy Chief Brian Raupp could be parting ways with the department to take a position as Chief of Police in the Village of Orfordville. According to an email sent last week by Orfordville interim Police Chief Don Bomkamp, the Orfordville Police Committee selected […]
Beloit – Charlotte V. Reavis, age 83, of Beloit, formerly of the Orfordville, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was born on April 6, 1934 in Milton, WI, the daughter of Albert and Francis (Kelly) Steindl. She married Andre Reavis on October 10, 1953 at […]
This year’s recipient of the 2016-2017 Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year is Brooke Lederman, a special education teacher at Brodhead Middle School. Each spring, faculty members of the Department of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater elect an outstanding graduate student of the year. Pick up this week’s […]
By Ryan Broege, Editor – John and Jaine Winters contributed to this reporting. The Sugar River will be an even more enticing, and safer, destination for canoe and kayak enthusiasts, thanks to an effort spearheaded by the Decatur Lake Mill Race Association. The signs will be placed beside boat landings, […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – Curt Gratz’s impact can be felt both on and off the cross-country course, leaving a lasting impression on many of his runners over the past 16 years. Gratz was one of the 50 nominees for U.S. Cellular’s Most Valuable Coach Award. Gratz received an email […]
By Ryan Broege, Editor – Welcome or otherwise, a new season is in effect in Brodhead, and will not be going anywhere until April. It has nothing to do with the temperature, either – it is mayoral campaign season. Tim Stocks announced his candidacy for Mayor on Oct. 16, and […]
By Ryan Broege, Editor – The Green County Land and Water Conservation Committee went into closed session at their meeting last Thursday to discuss litigation that the committee is, or is very likely to become involved with. The potential lawsuit involves Pinnacle Dairy, who is allegedly in violation of stipulations […]
The community calendar on page 2 of the November 1 issue of the Independent-Register incorrectly listed the date of the Senior/Community Center Open House as Saturday, November 4. The Open House is actually November 5, 11-4 pm.
Stephen R. Cook, age 64, of Sharpsburg, KY, formerly of Brodhead, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 26, 2017, from a heart condition. He was born on June 23, 1953 in Platteville, WI, the son of Laurence and Lavora (Rice) Cook. He married Suzanne Warriner in Beloit, WI on June […]
By Becky Malkow, Correspondent/Photographer – Several members of the 8th grade class, along with four teachers and many other parent chaperones headed to Washington D.C. this past week for a tour of our Nation’s capitol. The group’s trek took them to the Pentagon, White House, Capitol building, National Archives, Library […]