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Cardinal Miles Youth Program a success

Cardinal Miles Youth Program a success

On May 24, thirty-three fourth- and fifth-graders wrapped up the first Cardinal Miles running fitness program in Brodhead. Kelli Arn, owner of Rustic Road Training, launched the inaugural Cardinal Miles program to promote physical activity in our youth and to demonstrate creative ways to be active.  The program met for […]

 
 

Cardinals earn first playoff win in 12 years

Cardinals earn first playoff win in 12 years

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The two-seed Brodhead-Juda Cardinals put on an offensive clinic en route to a convincing 14-1 victory over six-seed Big Foot in a WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal matchup last Tuesday. The playoff win was the program’s first since 2005. “Baseball in Brodhead hasn’t been heard […]

 
 

Cardinals compete in state track and field meet

Cardinals compete in state track and field meet

Day wins state title By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – Junior Brekan Day competed in a state tournament that he will never forget as he won the Division 2 state high jump title. Senior Jeff Moss and junior Madee Harding also reached the podium. Day cleared 6’6” on his third attempt […]

 
 

5/31/17 Shopper

5/31/17 Shopper

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ROSEMARY FLYNN

ROSEMARY FLYNN

Rosemary Flynn, 93, passed gently into eternal rest on Saturday, May 27, 2017, and joined her husband, Tom.  Rosemary was born Nov. 30, 1923, in Magnolia, the daughter of Talbot and Rose (Heffron) Drew. After graduating from high school, she worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a number of […]

 
 

DUANE HUSCHKA

DUANE HUSCHKA

Duane D. Huschka, 63, of Brodhead, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at the home of his brother, Daniel, in Brodhead.  He was born on Sept. 8, 1953, in Janesville, Wis., the son of Donald A. and Hazel B. (Hamilton) Huschka. Duane graduated from Parker High School in Janesville […]

 
 

DALE EVERSON

DALE EVERSON

Dale Lee Everson, 73, of Brodhead, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at UW-Hospital, Madison, Wis. Dale faced his cancer diagnosis like he approached everything in his life; with an optimistic attitude and determination to live life to its fullest.   He was born on Aug. 27, 1943, in Beloit, […]

 
 

Maker Fun Factory VBS coming to Brodhead UMC

The best week of the summer is June 19 through 23 from 12:30 to 5p.m., with new friends, amazing experiments, creative games, lip-smacking snacks, surprising adventures, and incredible music. At Maker Fun Factory VBS, kids discover not only that God made them the way they are, but for a purpose, […]

 
 

Brodhead woman counts five prom-goers as great-granddaughters

Brodhead woman counts five prom-goers as great-granddaughters

By Ryan Broege, Correspondent – Betty Malcook recalls her prom quite well. She had to get ready at her date’s brother’s house on 15th Street in Brodhead because her house lacked running water. She wore a long pink dress ringed with lace around the waist. Her group dined at Cozy […]

 
 

Area man receives MD degree

Area man receives MD degree

Gabriel T. Rodriguez, son of Drs. Julio and Marissa Rodriguez of Brodhead, was among the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health graduates on May 12. Rodriguez attended the University of Minnesota School of Biological Sciences in Minneapolis, where he graduated Suma Cum Laude with high honors, majoring […]