Independent Register

Cardinals’ season ends with loss to Madison Edgewood

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The 13-seed Brodhead Cardinals fell to four-seed Madison Edgewood 69-51 in a WIAA Division 3 regional quarterfinal last Tuesday. Alex Arians drove to the rim for a conversion. Seconds later, he came up with a steal and slam dunk on the other end to put […]

 
 

Area youth to perform in Dance Wisconsin’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”

Area youth to perform in Dance Wisconsin's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"

It is with great excitement that Dance Wisconsin announces its fourth performance of the season: the ballet, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Performing from Brodhead is Taylor Doyle, daughter of Amy and Randy.  Taylor dances at the Brodhead Dance Academy and is dancing the roles of Caucus Race and a Spear […]

 
 

3/1/17 Shopper

3/1/17 Shopper

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Help sought in Pearl Island restoration

As many of you know, last winter, we had loggers removing some walnut, red oak, and as many ash trees as possible in the wetland forest area between the Mill Race and Sugar River. The walnut and red oak were only removed in specified spots to give more room for […]

 
 

Proposed cuts threaten new Better Brodhead program

By Tony Ends, Correspondent – Not even one year into new anti-substance abuse initiatives, Better Brodhead staff are bracing against possible federal funding cuts. Proposed cuts include the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy, which dispenses grants to reduce drug use and drug trafficking. A federal Drug Free […]

 
 

MICHAEL G. MARTIN

MICHAEL G. MARTIN

Michael G. Martin, 68, of Brodhead, passed away on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at the U.W. Hospital, Madison, Wis. He was born on Nov. 30, 1948, in Hustisford, Wis., the son of John “Jack” and Joyce (Darville) Martin. He married Bonnie M. Kethcart on Oct. 11, 1969, in Brodhead. Mike […]

 
 

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 […]