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BONNIE E. PRATESI

BONNIE E. PRATESI

Bonnie Elizabeth (Heubach) Pratesi, age 77, of Brodhead, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Azura Memory Care, Monroe, Wis. She was born on June 7, 1941, in Mobile, Ala., the daughter of V. Benjamin Heubach and Mary Elizabeth Heubach. She was the second of seven children.  Bonnie […]

 
 

Brodhead-Juda victorious over Jefferson, places fifth in Scrambler

MANDY FIELDS PHOTO The Independent-Register
Brodhead-Juda senior, Theo Policastro, breaks his opponent down adding a win by decision to his record.

By Erica Gokey, Editor – Brodhead-Juda wrestlers faced off against Jefferson in a dual matchup last Thursday. Brodhead-Juda overpowered Jefferson, resulting in an overall 40-36 win. Results of weight classes are as follows: Pick up the Dec. 12 print edition for all the results….  

 
 

Brodhead boys top Clinton, overpowered by Eagles

BECKY MALKOW PHOTO The Independent-Register
Ben Knuth weaves his way to the basket for two points.

By Trenten Scheidegger, Sports Correspondent – The Brodhead boys traveled to Clinton, last Tuesday, for a Rock Valley Conference matchup. The three C’s led the way for Brodhead in the first half.  Cade Walker and Connor Green each had 7 points, while Cody Malcook dropped 6 of his own.  The […]

 
 

Brodhead Fire & Ice brings out the best

JEREMY GOKEY PHOTO The Independent-Register
Keith Krause receives as the winner of the Kubly Car Give-a-Way.

By Erica Gokey, Editor – The Brodhead Fire & Ice Festival went off without a hitch this last weekend. Although attendance was down at the beginning of the festival, the numbers slowly grew as the parade came near. The wind died down just in time for festivities and the temperature […]

 
 

Brodhead boys roll Comets in first game

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Cade Walker drills three of his game high 26 points vs. Albany last weekend.

By Trent Scheidegger, Sports Correspondent – The Brodhead Boys opened up their season with an impressive win over the Albany Comets.  Brodhead hosted a double header, which featured both the boys and girls squads, in which, the Cardinals pulled off the sweep. The Boys headed into halftime tied up 32-32.  […]

 
 

Lady Cards defeated by Cougars

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Madisyn Kail adds two for the Lady Cards from the edge of the paint.

By Trenten Scheidegger, Sports Correspondent – The Brodhead Girls basketball team hosted Clinton last Tuesday for their second conference matchup of the season. Brodhead had an early lead when freshman Madisyn Kail hit a layup to put the team up 7-4, but a couple of sloppy plays forced head coach […]

 
 

Council approves 2019 budget, listens to committee updates

By Erica Gokey, Editor – Common Council opened the night with a public hearing regarding the 2019 city budget last week. A regular Council meeting followed. Increases to the budget include Annual Audit, Municipal Court, Attorney fees, and Clerk/Treasurer life insurance. The fireworks fund increased to $4,000 and $1,000 was […]

 
 

Brodhead Chamber holds last membership meeting of 2018

By Michele Benesh, Correspondent – Brodhead Chamber of Commerce met at Fibs North for their last membership meeting of 2018 last week.  It has been the practice for several years to omit a December membership meeting because of busy schedules. Vice President Dusty Kubly chaired the lunch meeting in the […]

 
 

BETTY LOU SCHWARTZLOW

BETTY LOU SCHWARTZLOW

Betty Lou Schwartzlow, age 70, of Monticello, formerly of Brodhead, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital, Monroe, Wis.  She was born on March 13, 1948 in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Herschel and Gladys (Hanold) Brockman.  She married Kent Schwartzlow on May 30,1990 in […]

 
 

Brodhead performs Shrek the Musical

ERICA GOKEY PHOTO The Independent-Register
The Duloc dancers (Amanda Visger, Hannah Shickles, Kiersten Glynn, Genna Myhre, Victoria Streuly, Ashley Lahaie, Sadie Erb, Alexis Kammerer, and Abigail Mills) are the greeters for Duloc.

By Erica Gokey, Editor – Brodhead High School presented their rendition of Shrek this past weekend. The cast put on 17 musical numbers spanning over a two-hour time span. DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions originally produced the show on Broadway. Pick up the Nov. 14th print edition for more […]