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Brodhead-Juda falls to Clinton

Brodhead-Juda falls to Clinton

By Derek Hoesly,  Correspondent – The Cardinals dropped their second straight game to open the 2017 season as Brodhead-Juda fell to Clinton 48-7 last Friday. The Cougars didn’t waste any time jumping on Brodhead-Juda as they scored on the opening drive. Cougars’ quarterback Tyler Halsted found Steve Espinoza for a […]

 
 

Brodhead-Juda Cross Country teams take first in season opener

Brodhead-Juda Cross Country teams take first in season opener

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – Girls prevail over Evansville A young star, Freshman Madelynn McIntyre, announced her presence to Cardinals’ cross country fans while a veteran, senior Michael Hatter, secured a title in dominating fashion at the Brodhead Invitational last Thursday. The girls’ squad won the title with 44 points, […]

 
 

Brodhead library plans patrons’ survey

Brodhead library plans patrons’ survey

By Dan Moeller,  Correspondent – The Brodhead library will take a patrons’ survey soon to see if it is doing the best it can in serving the community. Library director Angela Noel discussed the survey with the library board at its meeting last week. Pick up this week’s print edition […]

 
 

8/23/17 Shopper

8/23/17 Shopper

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SHIRLEY ANN CALVIN

SHIRLEY ANN CALVIN

Brodhead – Shirley Ann Calvin, age 82, of Decatur Township, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 4, 1934 in Rock County, WI, the daughter of William and Elsie (Natz) Nightengale. She married Ernest L. Calvin on August […]

 
 

Lois I. Murray

Lois I. Murray

Lois I. Murray, age 87, of Brodhead, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Beloit Memorial Hospital, Beloit, WI. She was born on June 2, 1930 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of George and Mary (Upward) Brosier. She married Vernon L. Murray on April 17, 1946 in Beloit, WI. […]

 
 

DEATH NOTICE: James N. Keehn

James N. Keehn, age 71. of Byron, Ill., formerly of the Brodhead area, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017, at Crimson Pointe Senior Living, Rockford, Ill. A private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. The D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home, Brodhead, Wis., is assisting the family.

 
 

Threats By Employee Force Plant Lockdown

Threats By Employee Force Plant Lockdown

JAMES W. COLLEY III Brodhead Police were called to Stoughton Trailers, 302 23rd St., at 5:17 p.m. after plant management learned of an employee threatening a co-worker, and was possibly going to bring a gun to work. Brodhead Police Chief Chris Hughes stated plant management was conducting an internal investigation […]

 
 

Brodhead-Juda volleyball to lean on returning core

Brodhead-Juda volleyball to lean on returning core

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Juda Panthers volleyball team returns a strong nucleus in 2017 that brings high hopes into the season. When head coach Scott Anderson took over in 2013 the volleyball program was struggling but that’s no longer the case. This year’s team expects to win with […]

 
 

Plans, ideas for Mill Race and Decatur Lake to be discussed

Plans, ideas for Mill Race and Decatur Lake to be discussed

Join the Decatur Lake and Mill Race Association for an exciting reveal of ideas for Decatur Lake and upstream Sugar River improvement. The group received a DNR Large Lake Planning Grant, and with the proceeds hired a team of professionals and environmental engineers to come up with several viable options […]