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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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
As part of Music in our Schools month, Brodhead School District is celebrating its programs by focusing on various components. At Albrecht Elementary School Jennifer Perry is in her second year as the music teacher. With the help of Music Boosters, she recently equipped her classroom with ukuleles and has […]
The Brodhead City Council is asking for residents’ interest on the creation of a city administration position at the Tuesday April 5, 2022, Spring Election, via a non-binding referendum. In 2017 the city completed its 20-year Comprehensive Plan that is required by state statue. One of the goals of the […]
By Dan Moeller, CORRESPONDENT Brodhead Memorial Public Library officials are loosening COVID restrictions. Last Thursday the library board decided that masks will be encouraged, rather than required. “That’s the biggest change,” said Library Director Angela Noel following the meeting. She noted that last month the library brought out more furniture […]
