Laura L. Hodgson, 82, of Brodhead, stepped into eternity on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at the Virginia Highlands Nursing Home in Germantown, Wis., surrounded by all of her children. She was born on May 16, 1934 in Mt. Hope, WI, the daughter of Edward and Bessie (Kettner) Ransom. She married […]
Brodhead’s Class of 1944 met for a 72-year reunion last Friday, Sept. 16, at Billy’s Sandtrap. Front row, left to right: Betty Malcook, Beverly Vogel, Wayne Nipple, NoraBell Nipple, and Betty Pierce; back row: Lynn Searles-Gorman, Art Searles, Barbara Pautz, and Jack Pierce.
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent The Big Foot Chiefs showed off all their offensive weapons in a sweep (25-7, 25-11, 25-16) over Brodhead (6-6 overall, 2-1 Rock Valley) in a first-place matchup last Thursday, Sept. 15. Game one was all Big Foot, and the Cardinals had no answers. The Chiefs raced […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent In their best overall game of the season, Brodhead-Juda (2-3) cruised to a 40-6 win over McFarland. “We played four quarters,” coach Jim Matthys said. “I think we had some pretty good performances this year but they weren’t a full game and that was our challenge […]
Little Maya opened last week in the space beside Cardinal Lanes to raving reviews. The restaurant, open seven days a week, features authentic Mexican dishes.
By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor Brodhead’s Malachi Marquette and Bobby Wolter are raising money for the Make-A-Wish foundation as their senior project, a graduation requirement here in Brodhead. Last weekend, the two participated in a walk benefitting the foundation, which grants the wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. Pick […]
“Have you ever been shocked by an electric fence,” the doctor asked? “I sure have, Doc, and it was never all that pleasant,” I said. “Well this will feel like I’m touching you with an electric fence wire, so get ready.” “You’re kidding, right Doc?” I said in return, but […]
Once again the Cougars would start out scoring early. The Cougars led at the half by a score of 32-6. The Cougars solid play all aspects of the ball would prove to be too much for East Troy. With keeping East Troy’s offense on the sideline, that would allow the Cougar offense rack up over 600 yards. The […]
It’s week three of the National Preparedness Month and the week started out with an anniversary of one of the most tragic events in United States history. Fifteen years ago, the events of 9/11 brought back to the forefront our need to always be prepared for the worse. In the […]
BBQ lovers, local cooks, chefs and backyard aficionados are hustling to be a part of a premier food event to support Beloit Regional Hospice and the Beloit Domestic Violence Survivor Center on Sunday, Sept. 18 at The Rock on the River, 101 Maple Avenue, Beloit. Beloit Ribfest 2016, sponsored […]