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JANET L. THOMMEN

JANET L. THOMMEN

Janet L. “Grandma Jan” Thommen, 85, of Monroe, Wis., formerly of Juda, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Aster Assisted Living, Monroe, Wis.  She was born on Jan. 3, 1932, in Juda, Wis., the daughter of Ivan and Mary (Davis) Arnsmeier.   She married Ernest H. Thommen on […]

 
 

ARTHUR McGINTY

ARTHUR McGINTY

Arthur F. “Bud” McGinty, 72, of Brodhead, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at his home. He was born on July 15, 1944, in Muncie, Ind., the son of William and Mernice (Valentine) McGinty. Arthur and Susan Brandenburg were united in marriage on Jan. 30, 1965, in Chicago, Ill. Arthur […]

 
 

Friends group draws Brodhead library’s concern

By Dan Moeller, Correspondent – The dormant status of the separate Friends of the Library organization was discussed at the Brodhead library board’s meeting last week. Library director Angela Noel reported the library received an unsolicited mailing from an attorney saying the group has lost its tax exemption status from […]

 
 

Themed basket fundraiser a huge success for Brodhead bands

The Brodhead Band program raised thousands of dollars toward their goal of commissioning a piece of music written by nationally renowned composer Randall Standridge. A special thanks to everyone who donated toward the baskets: Nancy Acker, Eileen, Daniels, Steinmanns, Bruns, Demrows, Strathmans, Tallmans, Stanley/Letchers, Nipples, Dodds, Fishes, Richardsons, Leifkers, Huffmans, […]

 
 

Music in our schools Beth Riesterer

Music in our schools Beth Riesterer

This is my 17th year of teaching. I previously taught at Platteville Middle School and New Glarus Middle School. Jason was the High School Band Director in Brodhead and really liked working in this school district, so when the middle school job opened up, we decided that it would be […]

 
 

Softball players hopeful

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – With a year of varsity experience under their belts for a number of returning players, the Cardinals look to make a jump in the win column under second-year coach Tommy Meier in 2017. The message to his team on the first day of practice was […]

 
 

Season looks bright for Cardinal baseball

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead-Juda baseball team enters 2017 with lofty expectations, as several key starters are back. The Cardinals went 8-13 overall and 6-10 in Rock Valley South play last year. The baseball program took strides forward as Brodhead-Juda hosted a playoff contest last spring. Pick up […]

 
 

Track season begins with scrimmage

Track season begins with scrimmage

Pick up this week’s print edition for more photos……

 
 

Brodhead schools plan to expand Albrecht Backpack Program

By Lenny Lueck, Superintendent – The School District of Brodhead is planning to expand its program to help economically disadvantaged students.  One in every five students struggles with hunger nationwide.  Student hunger has been identified in the Brodhead schools, as well. Over 40% of the students at Albrecht Elementary and […]

 
 

Four officers sworn in

Four officers sworn in

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – Two part-time patrol officers and two community service officers were sworn in at last week’s common council meeting. Andrew Arneson and Matthew Miller were sworn in as part-time police officers. Arneson is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and Miller is a graduate of […]