By Dan Moeller, CORRESPONDENT The Brodhead Memorial Public Library Board decided last week to make some changes to its COVID policy. The library will no longer require masking for patrons when COVID levels reach a high level. Masking is now optional for patrons at any COVID level. The staff will mask […]
By Tony Ends, Interim Editor Firebolt Stone Oven Pizza and Coffee, which is unquestionably Wisconsin’s only Harry Potter-inspired pizza and coffee café, put me under its spell a month ago. When DeeAnna Straub and her daughter Karrissa Porterfield opened the themed eatery and coffee café at 1002 First Ave. in Brodhead, […]
Kelch Aviation Museum Back by popular demand! Join us on Thursday, July 21 to enjoy delicious BBQ, antique airplanes, and good company! Bring the whole family, and invite a friend. When: Thursday, July 21, from 5 to 7p.m. (or until the food runs out!) Where: The Kelch Aviation Museum: North […]
With the theme for the Summer Library Program as “Oceans of Possibilities,” on Tuesday, July 12 at 1 p.m., Kim Smith will be sharing the underwater world of both oceans and lakes. She will share what type of equipment is needed to survive in such an environment that is not meant for […]
Brodhead will come together Saturday for its biggest celebration of the summer – Family Fest. The community festival begins with a patriotic parade at 11a.m., followed by a full day of food, fun, music and fireworks at Putnam Park. According to organizers, this years event features more games for kids, […]
Brodhead’s signature bridge across the Mill Race in Putnam Park is nearing completion, with a cover to be installed for sheltering its users. According to organizers, due to limited funds, the roof would be shingled rather than the originally-planned, longer-lasting metal roof. Recently, however, several generous, local donors emerged […]
By Tony Ends, Correspondent What do you do after 53 years of creatively filling teaching, stewardship, and community roles? If you’re Paul Roemer of Brodhead you accept a call to even wider service. Green County Board of Supervisors appointed Roemer last Tuesday, May 10, to a seat that’s been vacant […]
Brodhead Middle School seventh graders last week planted four trees in celebration of Arbor Day. With the help of Rich Vogel and Brad Rosheisen, two Canada Red Choke cherry trees were planted near the school’s basketball hoops. Two ivory silk lilac trees were planted in front of the lunchroom to […]
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and Kuhn North America, Inc. last week hosted Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin at KUHN’s Brodhead headquarters for a facility tour and to discuss the pro-manufacturing policies needed to grow the economy and create more family-sustaining jobs. KUHN manufactures a broad range of hay and […]
By Tony Ends, Correspondent It will likely be May 10 before Brodhead Wards 3 and 4 residents know who will serve them for two years on Green County Board of Supervisors. No one among 559 voters in that part of the city registered as a candidate for the District 19 […]