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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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead Cardinals won a thriller on Senior Night with a 63-60 Rock Valley south victory over rival Parkview last Thursday. “It was huge to get our confidence back,” Justice Tway said.“We just want to follow through in regionals see if we can get a […]
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, at approximately 8:22 a.m., police received a complaint of a suspicious vial found on the sidewalk in the 2400 block of 1st Center Avenue. Upon examination, police determined the plastic vial to contain a yellowish-white, powdery substance. Based on the markings on the vial and the […]
This month’s recipient for Staff Member of the Month is Emily Fleming. Emily was nominated by a co-worker that shared these words describing Emily: “I can’t even begin to tell you all the ways that Emily has helped me this week when my class needed to be relocated due to […]
