Here we are in the month of August once again.We’re in the final days of the growing season leading us into the wonder and bounty of the harvest. The corn, alfalfa and soybeans this year look absolutely amazing as we have had just the right amount of rain and […]
Summer is still going strong and there’s lots to do before the chilly fall days are upon us. One thing that we all look forward to every summer is the “Family Reunion.” You say the family reunion has disappeared long ago with the rotary phone. You are right, very […]
On July 27, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from the parents of a 16-year-old girl. The parents told deputies that the child was having a text message conversation with a 30-year-old male. The conversation contained inappropriate sexual content for a 16-year-old child. The parents said they read […]
By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER The Clinton Community District School Board met at the Clinton High School in a new location, Room 311 on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m. Board Members present were: Gary Gilbank, Tom Howard, Dustin Esselman, Ken Luety, Evelyn Propp, and Jill Gunderson. Melissa Manthei was absent. […]
The Clinton Fire Protection District has received a US$1,978 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. FM Global representatives presented the award to Fire Chief John F Rindfleisch at the Clinton Fire Protection District located on Ogden Avenue in Clinton, Wisconsin. Pick up […]
Beatrice “Bea” Anderson, 92, of Brodhead, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Woods Crossing in Brodhead. She was born on December 27, 1923, in Janesville, the daughter of John and Lillian (Risch) Roehl. She graduated from Janesville High School. Bea married Vance L. Anderson on January 26, 1946, in Janesville. […]
The Brodhead Athletic Department would like to thank all the golfers who participated in this year’s golf outing. Thirty-five foursomes participated. The money raised will go toward uniforms, equipment, and other miscellaneous expenses that school budget constraints do not allow for. Without this golf outing, now in its eighteenth year, […]
By Michele Benesh, Correspondent – Among the many talented artists participating in this year’s Wildflower Art Festival are Brodhead artists Patricia Troyer and Christine Dieckhoff. Troyer has been creating beautiful pottery for many years alongside her husband, Tom. Now retired from teaching art at Brodhead Middle School, she continues […]
By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – Brodhead and surrounding areas took part in the 2016 National Night Out last Tuesday, August 2 at Jaycee Park for the third year. Representatives from Brodhead, Albany, Belleville, Orfordville, and Beloit participated, as well as those from numerous area organizations. According to the National Association […]
By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – Mark Oyan became the new owner of Brodhead’s Cardinal Lanes on Friday, July 29. The bowling alley will hold a re-grand opening this Friday, August 12, just in time for Covered Bridge Days. Oyan has worked in the bowling business since 1989. He even started […]