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Library director celebrates first-year anniversary

Library director celebrates first-year anniversary

By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – Brodhead library director Angela Noel reached a milestone last Wednesday, Feb. 22. It marked her one-year anniversary in her position. “It’s been a good year,” she said on that day. “I’m still very happy to be here and excited to see what we keep doing […]

 
 

Fourth annual Pearl Island Gala set for Apr. 1

Tired of winter?  Don’t despair. This year’s Pearl Island Gala, “Brodhead’s Beach Bash” will brighten your mood. The fourth annual Pearl Island Gala will be held on Saturday, Apr. 1, at the former Fitness Center located at 804 23rd street in the City of Brodhead. Pick up this week’s print […]

 
 

Whippets prove too much for Lady Cardinals

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The nine-seed Brodhead Cardinals ran into a powerhouse as one-seed Whitewater cruised to a 64-33 victory in a WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal last Friday. The Whippets jumped out to a 9-2 lead in the early stages. Ali Ketterhagen got to the rim for a […]

 
 

Cardinals end regular season with win over Parkview

Cardinals end regular season with win over Parkview

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead Cardinals won a thriller on Senior Night with a 63-60 Rock Valley south victory over rival Parkview last Thursday. “It was huge to get our confidence back,” Justice Tway said.“We just want to follow through in regionals see if we can get a […]

 
 

Brodhead police find meth on sidewalk

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, at approximately 8:22 a.m., police received a complaint of a suspicious vial found on the sidewalk in the 2400 block of 1st Center Avenue. Upon examination, police determined the plastic vial to contain a yellowish-white, powdery substance.  Based on the markings on the vial and the […]

 
 

2/22/17 Shopper

2/22/17 Shopper

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Parks and Recreation Department sponsoring dodgeball program

The Brodhead Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a four-week dodgeball program for boys and girls in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade.  The program will meet on Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. at the Brodhead Middle School beginning March 1.  We’ll form new teams each week and […]

 
 

Brodhead bands to hold fundraiser

The Brodhead Band Department is once again putting on a themed-basket fundraiser at the annual Development of Bands Concert. The concert will be held on Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m. in the high school gym. Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 27, in the elementary, middle, and high school […]

 
 

Death notice – Beverly D. Reddick

Beverly D. Reddick, 61, of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday at her home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home, Brodhead, Wis.  Visitation was held from 1 p.m. on Saturday until time of services at the funeral home.

 
 

FRAN BOGER

FRAN BOGER

Fran Boger, 92, passed away at home in Albany, Wis. on Feb. 2, 2017.  She was born in Rockford, Ill. on March 1, 1924.  She married Alfred Boger on Feb. 28, 1947. Fran worked at Amerock in Rockford for numerous years.  After retirement, Fran and Al moved to Wisconsin. She […]