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Recently, I put together a document to share with my fellow council members that outlines some of the mismanagement of our utility, highlighting key safety concerns of the staff, and rather than get into the details here I will just say, that I believe our utility is set up to […]
The Brodhead School District will present a facility (bond) referendum on April 2. If voters approve the facility (bond) referendum, it gives the school board the authority to proceed with the work outlined in the referendum question. The District is asking for $17,485,000, to be repaid over a maximum of […]
Brodhead’s high school prom court for 2023 has been chosen. Back row (from left): Joey Brown, Jaxson Dooley, Brenley Jones, and Gunner Boegli. Middle row: Evan Senobe, Jaelyn Hilliard, Jerrica Schwartz, Nicole Miller, Marcus McIntyre, Paityn Kail, and Addison Yates. Front, Prom Pages: Lincoln Myhre and Aubrey Condon. Marcus McIntyre […]
In last week’s issue of The Independent-Register Shopper, April 17, information was published about a “Tour the Farms Day” event. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me, the source was incorrect. Therefore, there is no event. Please accept my apology for any disturbances or problems with regard to the mistake. Thank you, Robin […]
Green County, Brodhead – The Brodhead Fire District announced on April 21 the addition of Liz McGuire, 23 of Brodhead as a Firefighter with the District. “Liz has passed the Firefighter 1 examination and practical testing and has earned her black firefighter’s helmet,” reports the District Public Information Officer, Alice […]
Noah Martinez-Bochman, a senior at Brodhead High School, recently won the Brodhead Optimist Club’s essay contest based on a theme of “Who is an Everyday Hero that Brings Out the Optimism in You?” Noah was awarded $125 for the honor.In addition, the essay will be sent to the district level […]
By Erica Foulker, Brodhead middle school Eighth grade Brodhead Middle School student Brielle Engen has shown some amazing skills when it comes to art. She works hard at what she does, and her passion shows through her work. Brielle has worked in a variety of media including graphite, watercolor, acrylics, oils, […]
Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America has awarded 177 grants as part of their Emergency Response Equipment Program, including 15 new collaboration grants for equipment shared by multiple departments. Brodhead Area Emergency Medical Services received $4,000 for mobile radios and hand-held portable radios with shoulder mic. Pick up the Dec. […]
By Tony Ends, Editor More than 65 people, including members of theBrodhead Board of Education, district administration, staff and teachers, participated in a facility assessment process that beganin June, according to a district release last week. Board of education members in their Nov. 30 meeting reviewed results of the comprehensive […]
By Tony Ends, editor Phil and Sandy Fransen of Belleville enjoyed the annual Green County Veterans Day meal with close friends this past Saturday, Nov. 5, at Albany Lions Club. While Phil Fransen, who spent 4 years in the Air Force in the 1960s, honors other military veterans for their service, […]
