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Betty Hartwig, 89 of Monroe, died Aug. 8, 2017, at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home. Betty was born October 25, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of Anthony and Gladys (Steininger) Wagner. She graduated from Brodhead High School in 1946 and married Robert R. Hartwig on January 15, 1947. Betty and […]
By Michele Benesh, Correspondent – Due to widespread community support, the Brodhead Chamber’s seventh Annual Wildflower Art Festival, held Saturday, Aug. 12, was a huge success. Artists and patrons alike expressed their appreciation for the organization and high quality of the show. Live music was provided both morning and afternoon […]
This summer, many organizations and individuals helped the Summer Library program “Build a Better World.” The Brodhead Area Foundation, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, South Central Library System and the Sugar River Bank financially supported the library program. Pick up this week’s print edition for full story….
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead-Juda Cardinals will look to nine returning seniors to lead this year’s team. The Cardinals are coming off a 5-5 season, and a 5-4 mark in the Rock Valley conference. Their postseason run ended abruptly in a level one playoff contest as they fell […]
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 […]
