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Youth wrestlers heading to state tournament

Youth wrestlers heading to state tournament

By Becky Malkow, Correspondent – Brodhead youth wrestlers competed in regional action on Saturday, March 18.  Eight regional sites are available across the state. The Cardinals sent participants to Sauk Prairie and Sun Prairie.  Wrestlers who finish in either first or second place at regionals move on to the state […]

 
 

Boys’ basketball players awarded

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead boys’ basketball team announced All-Conference picks and handed out team awards at their end-of-the-year banquet last Tuesday evening. Junior Brekan Day was voted to second team All-Conference by the Rock Valley South coaches. Day averaged 15 points per contest, five rebounds per game, […]

 
 

Wrestlers recognized after strong season

Wrestlers recognized after strong season

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – After another successful season for the Brodhead-Juda wrestling program,wrestlers received the following awards: Sophomore Jackson Hauri was named to first team All-Conference in the 132-pound weight class. Hauri reached state for a second straight year and went 38-5 in a remarkable season. Pick up this […]

 
 

County grapples with tough questions on safe livestock siting

County grapples with tough questions on safe livestock siting

By Tony Ends, Correspondent – Controversy and citizen concern over huge livestock operations echoed in Green County’s historic courthouse last week. Emails and calls from the public moved county supervisors to seek answers to questions about procedures and protections, permits, and the law. “We have a responsibility to protect the […]

 
 

3/15/17 Shopper

3/15/17 Shopper

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Easter egg hunt set for April 9

The Friends of Carver Roehl Park will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 9 at 1 p.m. The hunt will start promptly at 1 p.m. Please arrive early so that your children will not be disappointed. This fun event will be held at Carver Roehl Park, […]

 
 

Badger Chordhawks’ Chorus welcomes new assistant director

Badger Chordhawks’ Chorus welcomes new assistant director

Steve Kumlander, President of the Rock Valley Chapter, is proud to announce that Adam Gracyalny of Beloit, Wis., has taken the position of assistant Director with the Badger Chordhawks Chorus. Adam graduated from Clinton High School. He then attended the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater where he received a Bachelor […]

 
 

VERNON L. MURRAY

VERNON L. MURRAY

Vernon L. Murray, 89, of Brodhead, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Premier Rehab, Beloit, Wis.  He was born in a log cabin on Sept. 6, 1927, in Pickwick, Minn., the son of Curtis and Bessie (Griffin) Murray.  He married Lois I. Brosier on April 17, 1946, in […]

 
 

Ash tree attack in Brodhead

By Rich Vogel, Forestry Department – Do I have your attention? I hope so because there are a few things you need to know, and those of you who have ash trees on your property need to start making plans. The Emerald Ash Borer is quickly moving through Brodhead and […]

 
 

Music in our schools – Jason Riesterer

Music in our schools - Jason Riesterer

This is my 14th year at Brodhead, 19th year overall. My main role is with the high school band and its many functions, and then I also team teach with Beth with our fifth graders. I also help out in middle school band rehearsals whenever possible. We have so many […]