Ryan Broege, Editor – The covered bridge stands as an icon of Brodhead. The bridge that inspires lore and weekend festivals was built in two stages, the first during the winter of 1863 into 1864. The builder waited for the Sugar River to freeze, and then stood atop the frozen […]
Brodhead – Roger H Brobst, age 96, of Brodhead,Wis., passed away on August 3, 2017, at Woods Crossing Nursing Home, Brodhead, Wis., He was born on September 2, 1920 in Avon Township, Rock County, Wis., the son of Harry and Emma (Badertscher) Brobst. Roger was united in marriage to Ruth […]
Leonard A. Tronnes, 93, of Oregon, Wis., passed away on Aug. 3, 2017, at Agrace Hospice, Janesville, Wis. Funeral services were held August 7, 2017, at the D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home, Brodhead, Wis. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Local survivor includes […]
Brodhead/Durand, Ill. -Tommy O. Woodward, 67, formerly of Durand, Ill., passed away on Thursday at his home in Brodhead. A Memorial Service may be held at a later date. The D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home, Brodhead, Wis., is assisting the family.
The Brodhead Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring a 7-week youth NFL flag football program for boys and girls in 2nd – 6th grades. The games will be played on the High School practice field on Saturday mornings beginning September 9 and ending October 21. Registration forms are available […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – Senior Madee Harding was ecstatic with the turn-out for her senior project, Raising the Standards, on a picture-perfect afternoon on July 29. Harding was a bundle of nerves leading up to the fundraiser not getting much sleep worrying about a low turn out and just […]
Amanda Elmer, Ruth Hatter, Caleb Engen and Carter Urness graduated the lifeguard course at Brodhead Municipal pool this summer. Pick up this week‘s print edition for more photos….
Brodhead-Juda Football kicks off the 2017 season with the Red and White scrimmage. The matchup offered a chance for parents and fans to get an early look at the Cardinals. Pick up this week’s print edition for more photos….
By Ryan Broege, Editor – The Brodhead Community Band is an ensemble of high school, alumni members, and anybody that plays an instrument. The group has been been in existence for 4 years, and will play the final Twilight in the Park concert at Veteran’s Park as the sun sets […]
By Scott Cernek COLUMNIST What a great summer it has been so far. The crops, that got in the ground a little late this spring, have caught up nicely over the past several weeks and they look very strong. In fact the crops are looking good throughout the entire Midwest […]