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Special historical, ecological, and educational sessions were offered to Albrecht Elementary Students on Friday, April 26. The last Friday of April is Arbor Day in Wisconsin. Each third, fourth, and fifth grade classroom was split into three groups. The small groups went to 1 of 3 stations for 5 minutes […]
The M.J. Blackford Brodhead School Arboretum was re-dedicated on April 24. Mr. Novy first unveiled the sign addition with K, 1, and 2 students. The sign addition read “Celebrating 50 Years, Rededication April 24, 2019”. After the re-dedication, students proceeded into the Arboretum, where a “Spring Flurry Serviceberry” was planted. […]
By Tony Ends, Correspondent – Green-Rock Audubon Society members have scheduled a “botanical inventory” of native species plants at the 8-acre Sunny Peace Prairie and Woods, Saturday, May 18. People enthusiastic about native species plant and tree preservation, in particular those people who have knowledge and expertise to share are […]
By Trenten Schiedegger, Reporter – Brodhead senior Jeffery Williams recently made his big decision when he chose to sign his letter of intent to the University of Wisconsin- Steven’s Point. Williams was the star of the Brodhead-Juda football squad for the past couple seasons and has decided to continue his […]
By Tony Ends, Correspondent – Two local producers are among 48 in a 12-state region to get federal funding for grant projects. North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) Program announced projects selected on Thursday, April 25. Lauren Rudersdorf of rural Brodhead and Edward Kaderly of Juda were […]
By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – Brodhead library board last week approved changes to its fine structure that decreases many fines, although some of the fines will increase. Libraries in the entire South Central Library System have been asked to review fines, library director Angela Noel said in an interview after […]
Beginning Band Night was held on Monday, April 15. This concert featured the 5th grade band and our “Adult Band.” During part of the 3rd and 4th quarters the 5th grade band students were asked to teach an adult how to play their instrument. Pick up the April 24th print […]
By Jeremy Gokey, Correspondent – Newly elected alderpersons of the Brodhead Common Council were sworn in before the meeting on April 16. The former council convened to act on unfinished business from the last year. Former business included an update on Brodhead Manor, formerly the city’s middle school. Brodhead Manor […]
Interested in growing your own food? Do you have limited or no space for a garden where you live? Would you like to have fresh beans in July, tomatoes in August and butternut squash for dinner in October? Then you are a candidate to join the Brodhead Community Gardens. There […]
By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – “I like to run trains. I like to ride trains. I like to play with trains.” That’s what railroad enthusiast Paul Schoenike told about 25 youngsters and several adults during a story time presentation at the Brodhead public library last Wednesday. Youngsters watched as Schoenike […]
