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Why does the school district need a referendum?

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 […]

 
 

2023 BRODHEAD PROM COURT

2023 BRODHEAD PROM COURT

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 […]

 
 

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

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 […]

 
 

Brodhead fire district announces new firefighter

Brodhead fire district announces new firefighter

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 […]

 
 

Local student wins Optimist Club essay contest

Local student wins Optimist Club essay contest

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 […]

 
 

Brodhead student’s Silver Key Award entry to display in Milwaukee Art Museum Feb. 4 to March 19

Brodhead student’s Silver Key Award entry to display in Milwaukee Art Museum Feb. 4 to March 19

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 awards BAEMS $4,000

Compeer Financial awards BAEMS $4,000

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. […]

 
 

Brodhead School District and boardreview facility assessment

Brodhead School District and boardreview facility assessment

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 […]

 
 

Sharing thoughts about peace, with respect for veterans who served

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, he isn’t shy about sharing his Veterans for Peace membership.
Fransen’s story and journey to that membership reflect a remarkable transformation in thinking across a lifetime of service, study, and hard work.

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, […]

 
 

McManus Family keeps arboretum on solid ground

SUBMITTED PHOTOThe Independent Register

	Honoring gifts to the arboretum are, from left,front row, Charles and Nora McManus' children, Mary, Ca-rolyn, Philip, Patricia, and Kathleen; back row,Brodhead School District Superintendent Dave Novy, Albrecht Elementary School Principal Kelly Knox, School Board President Mike Krupke, and Mid-dle School Principal Lisa Semrow.

By Paul Roemer, Brodhead School District Thanks to the family of Charles and Nora McManus, the M.J. Blackford Brodhead School Arboretum Fund is on solid financial ground. Besides a generous monetary contribution, the family also built six Aldo Leopold benches and donated them to the Brodhead School District for the […]