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By Todd Mishler, Editor “The church is not the building, the church is the people.” That philosophy has helped the Rev. Peder Johanson and members of his congregation at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brodhead for a decade, but more importantly while traveling their faith journey during the coronavirus pandemic. “Life […]
<H3>Richard J. Becker, 61, passed away on May 27, 2020, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg after fighting a courageous, four-year battle of liver and lung cancer. Richard was born Jan. 5, 1959, in Monroe, WI, to Robert and Mildred (Grenzow) Becker. He graduated from Brodhead High School in 1977. […]
<H3>Janet Louise Zettle, 85, passed away on May 25, 2020, while at the Monroe Hospital in Monroe, WI. Janet was born on Aug. 3, 1934, in Monroe, the daughter of C.W. (Margaret Anna Schneider) Friedly. Janet farmed for many years on their Teneyck Road farm before the kids took over […]
H3>Davis, IL – Bernard Jacob Figi passed on May 12, 2020. He was born July 14, 1922 in Monroe, Wisconsin the son of Carl and Mabel Figi. He graduated from Juda, Wisconsin High School and was a fast pitch and softball pitcher for many local teams. He was a Renk […]
Brodhead Chamber of Commerce President Michael Lowery announced Sunday that the Independence Day Fourth of July parade will go on as planned and kick off at noon on July 4. The parade route has been designed to allow for social distancing. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate by contacting […]
City of Brodhead Police Department Chief Chris Hughes issued a statement on May 13 after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer-at-Home declaration, which was scheduled to end on May 26. Hughes posted to the department’s Facebook page: “First off I want to thank residents and businesses […]
By Trenten Scheidegger, Sportswriter – Lady Cards pick up Regional win Last Tuesday, the Brodhead girls’ basketball team found themselves set up to make their postseason run. After completing the regular season with an overall record of 15-7, the Cards put themselves in a position to host a home playoff […]
David Eugene Clark passed away at age 80, peacefully on Feb. 1, 2020, from Alzheimer’s disease. Surviving is his devoted wife, Diane Clark-Coutre of LaGrange, his cherished and talented daughter, Ruthanne (Andrew) Kolb of Batavia and his beloved granddaughters, Felicity and Caillin Kolb. He is also survived by his caring […]
This is the third of a series of four articles, marking the 30-year anniversary of the Brodhead Area Emergency Medical Service. The first two articles shared their humble beginnings and progress through the years. Today’s feature informs the community about the Brodhead Area EMS service today. A great deal has […]
Juanita Marie Flater, age 70, was born on April 15, 1949 to Alvin and Leila (Badertscher) Schwartzlow, in Monroe, WI. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, after a 10 year battle with cancer. She graduated from Brodhead High School in 1967. She attended […]
