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By Michele Benesh, Wildflower Festival Chair Banners are flying in Veterans Park in Brodhead. They’re signaling the area to mark the calendar and prepare shopping lists for an annual summer event that’s fast approaching. Veterans Park will transform into an impressive art gallery from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, […]
By Tony Ends, Interim Editor Scott Knowlton of Toronto flew his homemade plane for the first time last week on a trip he’d made 10 hours by car for years to Brodhead. One of his mentors, Dan Helsper, flew in hours ahead of him that Thursday from Anamosa, Iowa. They […]
Clerk Nikolai Wahl told the council in their July 18 meeting that he had received three resumes for the Alder position. They were Nick Burkhalter, Joseph Clark, and Johanna Major. Nick Burkhalter and Joseph Clark were in attendance in the meeting and were questioned by the council. There was then […]
By Dan Moeller, CORRESPONDENT The Brodhead Memorial Public Library Board decided last week to make some changes to its COVID policy. The library will no longer require masking for patrons when COVID levels reach a high level. Masking is now optional for patrons at any COVID level. The staff will mask […]
By Tony Ends, Interim Editor Firebolt Stone Oven Pizza and Coffee, which is unquestionably Wisconsin’s only Harry Potter-inspired pizza and coffee café, put me under its spell a month ago. When DeeAnna Straub and her daughter Karrissa Porterfield opened the themed eatery and coffee café at 1002 First Ave. in Brodhead, […]
Kelch Aviation Museum Back by popular demand! Join us on Thursday, July 21 to enjoy delicious BBQ, antique airplanes, and good company! Bring the whole family, and invite a friend. When: Thursday, July 21, from 5 to 7p.m. (or until the food runs out!) Where: The Kelch Aviation Museum: North […]
With the theme for the Summer Library Program as “Oceans of Possibilities,” on Tuesday, July 12 at 1 p.m., Kim Smith will be sharing the underwater world of both oceans and lakes. She will share what type of equipment is needed to survive in such an environment that is not meant for […]
Brodhead will come together Saturday for its biggest celebration of the summer – Family Fest. The community festival begins with a patriotic parade at 11a.m., followed by a full day of food, fun, music and fireworks at Putnam Park. According to organizers, this years event features more games for kids, […]
Brodhead’s signature bridge across the Mill Race in Putnam Park is nearing completion, with a cover to be installed for sheltering its users. According to organizers, due to limited funds, the roof would be shingled rather than the originally-planned, longer-lasting metal roof. Recently, however, several generous, local donors emerged […]
By Tony Ends, Correspondent What do you do after 53 years of creatively filling teaching, stewardship, and community roles? If you’re Paul Roemer of Brodhead you accept a call to even wider service. Green County Board of Supervisors appointed Roemer last Tuesday, May 10, to a seat that’s been vacant […]
