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Make a Difference Day Scheduled for Oct. 15

By Siara Schwartzlow, EDITOR Volunteers of all ages are welcomed to participate in Make a Difference Day in Brodhead on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 – 11 a.m. Make a Difference Day is a national event that has been taking place since 1992. According to the event’s website, “Volunteers and […]

 
 

Jashari and Erb featured artists in Rock Valley Conference Traveling Art Show

Jashari and Erb featured artists in Rock Valley Conference Traveling Art Show

Representing Brodhead High School in the Rock Valley Conference Traveling Art Show are Viosa Jashari and Sadie Erb. The exhibit is on display now through Oct. 21 at Brodhead High School just outside the high school office. Jashari’s ceramic work was chosen for the show. “I have always been interested […]

 
 

NOTICE

The Brodhead Mill Race head gate will be lowered for the winter setting on Monday, Oct. 17. If you have any questions, please contact the Brodhead Public Works Department at 897-4384.

 
 

Brodhead Library plans new LEGO Club

Brodhead Library plans new LEGO Club

By Dan Moeller, Correspondent The Brodhead library expects to launch a new LEGO club in October, library director Angela Noel told the board last Monday. The plan is to hold the LEGO club on Thursdays beginning next month, although it could start in November. LEGOs will be available for patrons […]

 
 

Senior raises over $1,500, donates supplies to Elementary School

Senior raises over $1,500, donates supplies to Elementary School

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor Brodhead High School senior Dylan Schuur recently donated 22 backpacks filled with school supplies to Albrecht Elementary School as his Senior Project. Schuur’s aunt originally gave him the idea to donate supplies to the younger students, and he ran with it. “I had to decide how […]

 
 

Big Dairy Still Aims to Build West of Brodhead

Big Dairy Still Aims to Build West of Brodhead

By Tony Ends, Correspondent Citizens opposed to a proposed 5,800-cow Pinnacle Dairy here warned neighbors last week that the plan is not dead. “Despite the fact that it’s a very wet site and all of the problems they’ve had with water there on land off Decatur-Sylvester Road, they continue to […]

 
 

Class of 1944 Reunites

Class of 1944 Reunites

Brodhead’s Class of 1944 met for a 72-year reunion last Friday, Sept. 16, at Billy’s Sandtrap. Front row, left to right: Betty Malcook, Beverly Vogel, Wayne Nipple, NoraBell Nipple, and Betty Pierce; back row: Lynn Searles-Gorman, Art Searles, Barbara Pautz, and Jack Pierce.

 
 

Brodhead welcomes new restaurant with open arms

Brodhead welcomes new restaurant with open arms

Little Maya opened last week in the space beside Cardinal Lanes to raving reviews. The restaurant, open seven days a week, features authentic Mexican dishes.

 
 

Brodhead seniors walk for Make-A-Wish

Brodhead seniors walk for Make-A-Wish

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor Brodhead’s Malachi Marquette and Bobby Wolter are raising money for the Make-A-Wish foundation as their senior project, a graduation requirement here in Brodhead. Last weekend, the two participated in a walk benefitting the foundation, which grants the wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. Pick […]

 
 

Daycare blasts students back to school with fun-filled week

Daycare blasts students back to school with fun-filled week

Little Prairie Family Daycare celebrated the end of summer in the last full week in August with a fun week stuffed with activities for the kids.  They participated in Pajama Day, Sports Day, Art Day, Stuffed Animal Day, and ended the week with a fun-filled day of water play. This […]