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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 […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – Freshman Madelynn McIntyre and seniors Madee Harding and Michael Hatter had strong showings at the 2017 WIAA Division 2 Cross Country Championships last Saturday at the Ridges Golf Course. Madelynn McIntyre McIntyre placed 19th in a time of 20:09.60 to cap an unforgettable freshman season. […]
By Ryan Broege, Editor – The city entered into negotiations last Wednesday morning with the Wisconsin Professional Police Association to negotiate a new labor contract with the Brodhead officers’ union. Alderwoman Deb Fox, one of the city’s negotiators along with Dave Newcomer, said she anticipates good-faith, relatively painless negotiations between […]
By Ryan Broege, Editor – A church as old as the community of Brodhead itself may get new life as a bed and breakfast. Brodhead native Casey Jones, now a resident of Phoenix, Ariz., bought the former Brodhead Congregational United Church of Christ, located at 905 10th St., in April […]
