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FRIEDA E. BUFTON

FRIEDA E. BUFTON

Frieda E. Bufton passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Woods Crossing Nursing Home, Brodhead, WI. She was born in Glidden, WI, the daughter of Frank and Lena (Flick) Heyel. Frieda was the youngest of four children and the last surviving member of her family. She had worked as […]

 
 

Brodhead organizations: tell us about you!

The newly formed Brodhead Community Resources Committee, a group comprised of representatives from Better Brodhead, Brodhead Memorial Public Library, and the School District of Brodhead are actively seeking information on the various organizations serving Brodhead. One goal of collecting this information is to better understand organizations in town so that […]

 
 

New trucking business keeps longtime Day name in Brodhead

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Bill Day and his wife Heather have launched a new business - Days Trucking - serving the Brodhead and state-line area, delivering crushed rock and forming gravel driveways.

By Tony Ends, Correspondent – Day is a family name familiar to many folks who’ve raised livestock with help of three generations of Days feed stores along the Green-Rock county line. As a child, Bill Day helped his grandpa Donald, Sr., just as soon as he could lift and carry […]

 
 

6/5/19 Brodhead Shopper

6/5/19 Brodhead Shopper

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IDA FAESSLER

IDA FAESSLER

Ida Faessler, age 95, of Monroe, WI, died peacefully at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Monroe, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  She was born on Oct. 7, 1923 in Gonten, Switzerland, the daughter of Johann and Marie Mazenhauer.  Ida married August Faessler on Feb. 22, 1949 in Switzerland.  He passed away […]

 
 

Area student qualifies to compete at world’s largest junior high rodeo

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Rayelynn Johnson a sixth grade student at Brodhead Middle School has earned a position on the state/provincial National Junior High rodeo team.

Rayelynn Johnson a sixth grade student at Brodhead Middle School has earned a position on the state/provincial National Junior High rodeo team and will be traveling with fellow teammates to Huron, South Dakota, June 23 thru June 29, to compete at the 15th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo in […]

 
 

Brodhead Memorial Public Library offers “A Universe of Stories”

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“A Universe of Stories!” is the theme for this sum-mer’s program at the Brodhead Memorial Public Library.

“A Universe of Stories!” is the theme for this summer’s program at the Brodhead Memorial Public Library. All ages are encouraged to participate in the Terrific Tuesday programs, reading activities, hands-on opportunities, and a variety of events based on the space theme. Your first mission is to register online, at […]

 
 

5/29/19 Brodhead Shopper

5/29/19 Brodhead Shopper

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Elizabeth McGuire to compete in state “Fairest of the Fair” competition

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Elizabeth McGuire of Brodhead will compete in the state “Fairest of the Fair” competition.

Hello, my name is Elizabeth McGuire, daughter of Alan and Marcia McGuire.  I am a former graduate from Brodhead High School. Currently, I am a sophomore attending UW-Platteville with a double major in agricultural education and technology education. After graduation, I plan to become an agricultural and vocational technology teacher […]

 
 

Brodhead-Juda Cardinals fall to Monroe Cheesemakers

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Andrew Brockwell delivers a pitch in the game one victory over Monroe Saturday.  Brockwell took the win on the mound, allowing zero runs on four hits and striking out five.

By Trenten Scheidegger, Correspondent – The Brodhead-Juda Cardinals and the Monroe Cheesemakers faced off for a double header Satuday, May 11, in Brodhead as a make up game from a snowy Saturday a couple of weeks ago.  The Cardinals took game one 4-0, but couldn’t overcome miscues to hold their […]