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Brodhead Junior Prom held April 2 – Diamonds & Gold
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JACOB BOEGLI
Jacob R. “Jake” Boegli, age 28, of Darlington,, formerly of Brodhead, died unexpectedly March 27, 2022, at his home in Darlington. He was born Nov. 4, 1993, in Monroe to Jerry Boegli and Tracy Schade. He grew up in Brodhead where he lived until moving to Darlington. He received his […]
NORA MCMANUS
Nora Kreher McManus, 95, died April 3, 2022 at Kettle Park Senior Living in Stoughton. She was born on February 12, 1927 on a remote farm in Hamilton County, Illinois to the late Joseph and Madgalena (Karcher) Kreher. In order to attend high school, at age 14, she moved to […]
GARY BURRINGTON
Gary Lee Burrington, age 71, of Brodhead, died at the Monroe Clinic Hospital, Monroe, on March 29, 2022 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born on Nov. 28, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois to the late Donald and Dolores (Wiesenberg) Burrington. He worked for more than 30 years […]
RANDY ABING
Randy Joseph Abing, age 66, of Brodhead died peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 29, 2022. He was born on Sept. 19, 1955 to the late Cyril and Florentine (Wallenhurst) Abing. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1973 and, in 1975, graduated from Southwest vocational school in ag […]
What is the tax impact of the school district referendum?
By David Novy, Superintendent, Brodhead School District The School Board is very much aware of the tough economic conditions facing families in our community and has timed and structured the referendum to limit the tax impact on our community. Board members have the unenviable challenge of maintaining a strong, balanced […]
Juda Zion to present ‘Come to the Cross and Remember’
After a hiatus of two years due to the pandemic, Juda Zion United Methodist Church is reviving its Easter-cantata tradition. The presentations will be at 1:30 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 10, and on Good Friday, April 15 at the church, N2350 Church St., in Juda. The cantata titled, “Come […]
Music in our Schools. Directing couple’s ‘band family’ extends beyond the home
For Music in our Schools Month, the Brodhead Music Boosters is spotlighting the teachers who bring sweet sounds into the classroom. Husband and wife duo- Jason and Beth Riesterer lead the high school and middle school bands, respectively, heading these programs and developing the skills students need to perform, including […]
Write-in candidates emerge for Council seats. Meet those who wish to serve
By Maureen Vander Sanden, Brodhead Independent-Register Alderman Casey Jones will be the sole name to appear on the ballot under the city seats in the April 5 election, but a handful of registered write-in candidates have come forward for a chance to secure a seat on City Council. Casey, who […]
ETHOL BRYANT
Ethol Louise Bryant, age 92, died on March 3, 2022 while at the Graceland Manor Nursing Home in Monroe. She was born on March 23, 1929 in Pennsylvania, to the late Clifford and Margaret (Cleveland) Dart. She enjoyed doing crafts, such as quilting, crocheting, knitting afghans and making ceramics. She […]
