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Cardinal win comes down to final minutes

Cardinal win comes down to final minutes

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals (3-7 overall, 2-4 Rock Valley) got off to a scorching start and held off the Beloit Turner Trojans en route to a48-45 Rock Valley south victory last Tuesday. The Cardinals raced out to an 8-3 lead three minutes into the contest. Senior Morgan […]

 
 

Huge dairy plans get conditional DNR OK in Green County

Huge dairy plans get conditional DNR OK in Green County

By Tony Ends, Correspondent – A long state approval process moved closer to construction for Pinnacle Dairy in Green County’s Town of Sylvester. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approval of Pinnacle’s plans and specifications for a concentrated animal feeding operation west of Brodhead come with conditions. Pick up this week’s […]

 
 

1/4/17 Shopper

1/4/17 Shopper

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Homer L. Lindsey, Jr.

Homer L. Lindsey, Jr.

Homer L. Lindsey, Jr., 93, of Baraboo, Wis., formerly of Brodhead, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at Meadow Lane Assisted Living, Baraboo.  He was born on July 7, 1923, in Lake Forest, Ill., the son of Homer and Isabelle (Reynolds) Lindsey, Sr.  He married Edna E. Kjesbo in […]

 
 

Brodhead police hosting dodgeball tournament

The Brodhead Police Association is hosting their third annual dodge-ball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 18, starting at 10a.m. at the Brodhead Middle School. The cost is $20 per person with teams of 6-10 players each. Players must be 15 years of age or older (players under 18 must have a […]

 
 

In a digital age, what’s a newspaper for?

In a digital age, what’s a newspaper for?

By Tony Ends, Correspondent – Common people, such as my family’s ancestry, leave little visible legacy. Railroads, steel mills, factories, and farms took all that my kin deliberately left to anyone. Work of their hands and hearts was willed hour upon hour, daily, seasonally, to the world. Yet at the […]

 
 

Lady Cardinals lose to Lady Cats after 29 turnovers

Lady Cardinals lose to Lady Cats after 29 turnovers

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Cardinals (2-6 overall, 1-4 Rock Valley) let one slip away against the River Ridge-Scales Mound Wildcats in their opener in the Cuba City Classic last Tuesday. Brodhead dropped a 45-41 decision in overtime. The Wildcats ran a patient offense that forced the Cardinals to […]

 
 

Cards drop back-and-forth matchup with Cuba City

Cards drop back-and-forth matchup with Cuba City

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent The Cuba City Cubans used a second-half surge to beat the Brodhead Cardinals (2-5 overall, 1-3 Rock Valley) 47-44 in the Cuba City Classic last Tuesday. In the opening seven minutes, Brodhead and Cuba City exchanged baskets. Junior Justice Tway, who had a big game, converted […]

 
 

Wrestlers pull one team win and two losses at the Evansville Duals

Wrestlers pull one team win and two losses at the Evansville Duals

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent The Brodhead-Juda wrestling squad clipped Waupun 42-34 behind a late comeback propelled by the lightweights in an exciting dual matchup at the Evansville Duals last Friday. The Cardinals opened the meet with two Waupun forfeits in the 145-pound weight class and 152-pound weight division to go […]

 
 

Life-long Brodhead resident reflects on city council service

Life-long Brodhead resident reflects on city council service

By Tony Ends, Correspondent Brodhead voters won’t see John Bernstein’s name on the ballot Tuesday, April 4. After seven 2-year terms on Common Council, Bernstein is not running for office. “I’ve enjoyed my time on the council,” Bernstein said in an interview shortly before the New Year. Pick up this […]