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By Katelyn Black, Correspondent After five years of planning and fundraising, Brodhead’s Kelch Aviation Museum is finally opening to the public. Starting at 10 a.m. Friday, July 23, and running through the weekend, the new attraction — located at Brodhead Airport — is hosting a grand opening event, complete with […]
Makenzi Pauline Harnish, age 21, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a car accident on July 16, 2021. Makenzi was born Oct. 1, 1999, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Loretta Visger and David Harnish. Makenzi was a Brodhead High School salutatorian and graduate in 2018 and was currently […]
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By Mary Hookham, Correspondent Students on the Brodhead Local Area Swim Team — or BLAST — are learning life skills in the pool while spending time with friends. “It’s a really relaxed atmosphere with BLAST,” said Tyler Urness, Brodhead pool manager. The season always begins in mid-June and runs through […]
Janice Schimmel, age 92, died on July 5, 2021, at Pleasant View Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1928, on the farm in Sumpter, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Mabel Cramblett. Janice graduated from Blue River High School. She started her career in Milwaukee, […]
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Victoria Ann Crain (nee Teale), 75, passed away on June 9, 2021. She was born in Monroe, Wisconsin, on Dec. 25, 1945, the daughter of the late Louis and Lucy (nee Wierzba) Teale. Victoria graduated from Albany High School in 1964. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, […]
Barbara Jean (Elam) Bishop, age 63, passed away July 2, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family, which was just the way she wanted. Barb was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Virginia (Pickett Elam) Hurt and Allen Elam. Barbara was happily married to Harry (Butch) Bishop for 40 years. […]
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By Margaret Plevak, Correspondent When he retires today, Leonard Lueck — Lenny, as he’s more commonly known — will have put in eight years as Brodhead’s school superintendent, and a total of 16 years in the Brodhead School District, where he also served as Brodhead High School’s principal. Lueck’s wife, […]
