Alderperson Huffman is not seeking re-election and this position will need to be filled. All Council members are “at large” representatives so any resident from the city can run for any open seat. Pick up this week’s print edition for full story….
By Ryan Broege, Editor – The Brodhead school band will be going with their own kind of bang at their Sunday, March 18 Development of the Bands concert. This year’s grand finale was commissioned by the band from American composer Randall Standridge, and is a stirring, sweeping piece that allows […]
By Ryan Broege, Editor EMT Chris Searles guided a small group of Brodhead teachers through the proper steps in event of a serious injury in their classrooms. The tips were pragmatic but gruesome. For example, if a projectile traveled through both sides of a limb, both sides then need to […]
The Brodhead Cardinal basketball seniors were honored Thursday night prior to the boys basketball game vs. East Troy. Representing the class of 2018 are (Front row, left to right) Parker Johnson and Dane Lewis; (back row, left to right) Justice Tway, Ashton Thompson, Alex Riemer, Lucas Reed and Brekan Day. […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – Junior Jackson Hauri’s bid for a state title at 152 came up short at the WIAA Division 2 State Individual wrestling meet last weekend. Hauri earned a hard fought quarterfinal win over Ellsworth’s Cedric Kosnopfal by decision, 5-3. In the semifinal clash, Hauri dominated the […]
By Lenny Lueck, Brodhead School District Superintendent – With the recent school shooting in Florida, I thought I would share some information about how we prepare for these types of events. We have just recently completed “intruder lockdown” drills in each of our schools. For obvious reasons, we do not […]
Dolorosa (Dolly) Conway, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Rothschild on February 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Jacob and Helen (Ladell) Schillinger on August 8, 1926. She married Elvin in 1950 in Madison, WI. He preceded her in death in […]
Catherine Jean Roenneburg Karmum earned her angel wings on Friday, February 16, 2018 in Everett, Wash. Born to Darlyne Roennenburg Maiurro and Allen Roenneburg on Feb. 14, 1958, she was known for her free spirit and laughter. Cathy was a graduate of the Class of 1976 from Brodhead Senior High […]
By Erica Gokey, Correspondent – First they collect the garbage in handfuls, then rakes, then a broom, and finally a vacuum. After a vacuum is through, the ugly, or charming, carpet shines through, and you can almost sense the school children’s boredom. Up and down three floors and a basement, […]
Patricia “Pat” A. Braun, age 78, of Fall River, WI, formerly of Brodhead, WI, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 15, 2018. She was born on December 28, 1939 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Gerald and Idellis (Thompson) Paulson. She married Elmer J. Braun on November […]