Independent Register

Students take to the track in annual Track and Field Day

Students take to the track in annual Track and Field Day

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor BRODHEAD — Albrecht elementary students in grades three through five participated in the annual Track and Field Day last Friday, May 6. All events took place at the high school’s Gary Larson field. Students wore T-shirts whose colors indicated the students’ classes. Throughout the day, students […]

 
 

Tour the Farms version 2.0 a success

Tour the Farms version 2.0 a success

  By Michele Benesh, Correspondent BRODHEAD — On Sunday, May 1, Scotch Hill Farm was the scene of a revised version of the Brodhead Chamber’s long-standing “Tour the Farms” event. The Wisconsin Farmer’s Union’s new South Central Chapter sponsored the event, hosted by Tony and Dela Ends. The Solar May […]

 
 

Brodhead High celebrates Cinco de Mayo through dance

Brodhead High celebrates Cinco de Mayo through dance

By Melody Pope, Correspondent BRODHEAD – In honor of Cinco de Mayo, May 5, Karen Bueno and Magali Jimenez, Brodhead high school students, perform “Jarabe Tapatio” for the Spanish 2 class. “Jarabe Tapatio” is also referred to as the “Mexican Hat Dance.” Historically, it was performed by a pair of […]

 
 

Police to hold spaghetti supper

Police to hold spaghetti supper

BRODHEAD — The Brodhead Police Association is hosting a Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, June 18 at the Brodhead High School from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Many silent auction items will be available to bid on.   All proceeds from this event will benefit Badger Honor Flight.  Pick up this week’s […]

 
 

5/4/16 Shopper

5/4/16 Shopper

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Two Brodhead students celebrated for giving

Two Brodhead students celebrated for giving

By Siara Schwartzlow Editor BRODHEAD – Elizabeth Clark and Garrett Nyhus were recognized at the Day of Difference 2016 event at the Janesville Country Club on Wednesday, April 27. The purpose of this award is to recognize and encourage students from area high schools who are making a difference in […]

 
 

Chamber Challenge raises nearly $3,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Chamber Challenge raises nearly $3,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

BRODHEAD — On Monday, April 25, the first annual “Chamber Challenge” hosted by Jeremy Pinnow& Associates raised a grand total of $2,985.25 in donations to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green County Bowl for Kids’ Sake. The Bank of Brodhead, with its donation of $1,060.25, won the challenge, taking […]

 
 

Artful Evening and wine tasting scheduled for May 19

    BRODHEAD — The Brodhead Jaycees are hosting an Artful Evening and Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 19 at FIBS North at 6:30 pm. Guests will paint a masterpiece on canvas and enjoy a wine tasting by Hawks Mill Winery. All skill levels are welcome! Registration is $35 per […]

 
 

Mary E. (Probaska) Haines, 78

Mary E. (Probaska) Haines, 78

FRIENDSHIP, Wis. – Mary Elizabeth (Prohaska) Haines, a long-time resident of Friendship, Wis. and Clinton, Wis., went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Center after a long illness. She celebrated her 78th birthday surrounded by family. Mary was born on April 17, […]

 
 

Advocates, bill authors celebrate signing of child sex trafficking bill

Advocates, bill authors celebrate signing of child sex trafficking bill

  MADISON Ð A ceremonial bill signing for 2015 Act 367 authored by Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton), Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), Representative LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee), and Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) was held recently in the office of Governor Scott Walker.   The new law strengthens the response of […]