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Brodhead writer to release two new books

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Brodhead author Siara Schwartzlow shows off the three books she has published so far. A second novel will be coming out in September.

By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – A Brodhead writer and illustrator is releasing two new books this summer. Siara Schwartzlow released her new children’s book “Whisper in the Woods” last Friday. Schwartzlow describes it as “a fun, colorful book that teaches respect for nature through rhymes and silliness.” The back cover […]

 
 

8/7/19 Brodhead Shopper

8/7/19 Brodhead Shopper

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LOIS CLAIRE TEARMAN

LOIS CLAIRE TEARMAN

Lois Claire Tearman, age 90, formerly of Brodhead, passed away on July 6, 2019 at the Mi Casa Nursing Home in Mesa, AZ. Lois was born on June 6, 1929 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Everett and Mildred Stuck. She married Paul Zorn on Nov. 22, 1947. He preceded […]

 
 

Don’t miss Brodhead’s Wildflower Art Festival

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Wildflower Art Festival
	Brodhead’s 9th Annual Wildflower Art Festival, part of the Brodhead Chamber’s annual Covered Bridge Days, will be open Saturday, Aug. 10, in Veterans Park.

Saturday, Aug. 10, is the day – don’t miss it! Brodhead’s 9th Annual Wildflower Art Festival, part of the Brodhead Chamber’s annual Covered Bridge Days, will be an event not to be missed!  Open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, in shady Veterans Park on Highway […]

 
 

Brodhead library finishes summer program

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Library summer programs
	Natalia Baldazzi, left, and her sister Cristiana en-joyed making huge bubbles with monster bubble wands.

By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – The Brodhead library ended its summer program with a “Library Palooza” party Saturday morning. Children’s entertainer Duke Otherwise was the main attraction. A 45-minute show featured his many musical talents combined with lots of help from the children on hand. Also during the morning kids […]

 
 

Pontoon boat rides offered at Covered Bridge Days

The Decatur Lake and Mill Race Association (DLMRA) will once again be offering pontoon boat rides the length of Brodhead’s scenic Mill Race Saturday and Sunday of Covered Bridge Days from 10-4. Length of the ride is approximately 40 minutes. Pick up the Aug. 7th print edition for full story….

 
 

7/31/19 Brodhead Shopper

7/31/19 Brodhead Shopper

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DR. RONALDEAN “DEAN” PAWLISCH

DR. RONALDEAN “DEAN” PAWLISCH

Dr. Ronaldean “Dean” Pawlisch, age 94, passed away on July 24, 2019 at the Woods Crossing Nursing Home in Brodhead. Dean was born on July 14, 1925 in Baraboo, WI the son of Benjamin and Myrtle (Deyhle) Pawlisch. Dean was united in marriage to Leah (Gaetzke) Pawlisch on June 22, […]

 
 

WALTER GLENN WILLIAMS

WALTER GLENN WILLIAMS

Walter Glenn Williams, age 88, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Walter was born on April 13, 1931 to Ralph and Clara (Zweifel) Williams. He was raised on a farm in Oakley, WI. He graduated from Brodhead High School in 1949. Walter married […]

 
 

2019 Green County Premier Exhibitor Competition results

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The 14th annual Green County Master Showman Competition was held at the 2019 Green County Fair on Saturday, July 20th. This event brings in the top senior (grades 10 and above) showmen in the dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goats, rabbits and poultry departments at the fair. Two youth from dairy, beef, sheep, swine and goats are invited to participate, where only one youth is selected from the rabbit and poultry divisions.

The Premier Exhibitor contest is open to any exhibitor in the areas of swine, dairy, beef, sheep, goats, rabbits, and poultry, and is divided into two age divisions. The junior division is for exhibitors in grades 3-8, and the senior division is for exhibitors in grades 9 and up. There […]