Author Archive: RVPEditor

Ground Hogs Day was wrong

By Scott Cernek HARVEST HILLS CHURCH When I was walking through Farm and Fleet the other day and I noticed that the garden seeds are out already, and not just a small display, there was a huge area devoted to growing every vegetable a person could imagine. Later that day […]

 
 

Get your house prepared for accidental poisoning

By Chief John Rindfleisch CLINTON FD It’s spring and time to clean out the garage, basement, and storage shed. We need to be careful when handling these poisons and store them properly. When throwing away items you don’t need any more make sure to dispose of them safely. Let’s go […]

 
 

Village approved bond sale, repairing streets, sewer, parks, public grounds

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER Village President, Connie Tracy called the meeting to order on Monday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. Board Trustees present were: Ron Torkilson, Art Bushue, Dennis Nielson, Jeanette Troha, Dina Knibbs, and Administrator/Police Chief Dave Hooker. Absent was Sonja Capes. Village Engineer Tim Kien-baum, Treasurer Clerk […]

 
 

Janesville man arrested for felony 4th offense OWI

Janesville man arrested for felony 4th offense OWI

On Feb. 19, at approx-imately 10 p.m. Rock County Sheriff’s Deputies and Clinton Fire and EMS were dispatched to S. Cemetery Road, south of E. USH 14 in Emerald Grove for a single vehicle traffic accident with airbag deployment. The investigation showed a vehicle driven by Kevin Hoblit, 50 years […]

 
 

Help sought in Pearl Island restoration

As many of you know, last winter, we had loggers removing some walnut, red oak, and as many ash trees as possible in the wetland forest area between the Mill Race and Sugar River. The walnut and red oak were only removed in specified spots to give more room for […]

 
 

Proposed cuts threaten new Better Brodhead program

By Tony Ends, Correspondent – Not even one year into new anti-substance abuse initiatives, Better Brodhead staff are bracing against possible federal funding cuts. Proposed cuts include the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy, which dispenses grants to reduce drug use and drug trafficking. A federal Drug Free […]

 
 

MICHAEL G. MARTIN

MICHAEL G. MARTIN

Michael G. Martin, 68, of Brodhead, passed away on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at the U.W. Hospital, Madison, Wis. He was born on Nov. 30, 1948, in Hustisford, Wis., the son of John “Jack” and Joyce (Darville) Martin. He married Bonnie M. Kethcart on Oct. 11, 1969, in Brodhead. Mike […]

 
 

Library director celebrates first-year anniversary

Library director celebrates first-year anniversary

By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – Brodhead library director Angela Noel reached a milestone last Wednesday, Feb. 22. It marked her one-year anniversary in her position. “It’s been a good year,” she said on that day. “I’m still very happy to be here and excited to see what we keep doing […]

 
 

Fourth annual Pearl Island Gala set for Apr. 1

Tired of winter?  Don’t despair. This year’s Pearl Island Gala, “Brodhead’s Beach Bash” will brighten your mood. The fourth annual Pearl Island Gala will be held on Saturday, Apr. 1, at the former Fitness Center located at 804 23rd street in the City of Brodhead. Pick up this week’s print […]

 
 

Whippets prove too much for Lady Cardinals

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The nine-seed Brodhead Cardinals ran into a powerhouse as one-seed Whitewater cruised to a 64-33 victory in a WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal last Friday. The Whippets jumped out to a 9-2 lead in the early stages. Ali Ketterhagen got to the rim for a […]