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By Erica Gokey, Correspondent – (Editor Ryan Broege contributed to this report) A social media post touched off a flurry of testimonials and attestations, and counters, among Brodhead diners who are put off by the manner in which local police are checking IDs. At about 9 a.m. Sunday morning, a […]
By Ryan Broege, Editor – The M.J. Blackford Arboretum is fast approaching its 50th year of existence, evolving from an underdeveloped, exposed plot of grasses and small trees to a quiet, cozy, hidden gem with manicured paths and towering, shade-making trees. Paul Roemer, a former mathematics and music teacher at […]
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Julie Ann Netherland, 52 of German Valley, IL, formerly of Brodhead passed away on December 19 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 26, 1964 in Grand Island, NE. She married David Netherland at Community of Christ church on June 1, 1986. She graduated from Brodhead High […]
By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – The Brodhead public library looks less full these days. That’s because the library staff has completed an extensive weeding of the collection. Library director Angela Noel notes that libraries need to be weeded from time to time to remove books that aren’t circulating anymore and […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Evansville Blue Devils crushed the Brodhead Cardinal girls (4-6 overall, 2-6 Rock Valley) 63-34 in a Rock Valley matchup last Thursday. The game didn’t start well for the Cardinals as Evansville grabbed a 9-0 lead five minutes into the contest. After junior Alexis Oliver […]
By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals (3-5 overall, 2-4 Rock Valley) dropped their fifth straight game 60-47 to Edgerton in a Rock Valley showdown last Friday. The opening 13 minutes had several different lead changes. Senior Parker Johnson nailed a three to even the score at 10. Edgerton went […]
By Erica Gokey, Correspondent – Brodhead City Council met last Tuesday to recognize employment service and address committee reports. The meeting kicked off with a sendoff to Deputy Chief Brian Raupp, who will be leaving the Brodhead Police Department and joining the Orfordville police department as Chief at the beginning […]
By Ryan Broege, Editor – In the unlikely event you make it a habit to look at city council agendas, last Tuesday’s likely caught you a bit off-guard. Item “c” under the third committee report: Possible Dissolution of the (Fire) District. The process would take its course over a year, […]
Gayle A. Friedrich, age 68, beloved husband, father and brother, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017, at his home. He was born on October 28, 1949 in Monroe, WI, the son of Alvin and Dolores (Badertscher) Friedrich. He married Dawn L. Calvin on December 9, 1973 in Rockton, IL. […]
