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Brodhead graduate helps propel university team

Brodhead graduate helps propel university team

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent Taylor Bluemel, Brodhead alumnus and member Taylor University’s cross country team, had a memorable day on Saturday, Nov. 5. The Trojans won their fourth-straight Crossroads League Championship in a 10-team field on Saturday. Taylor University had a trio of runners place inside the top-eight to pace […]

 
 

Lucille Francis (Kaderly) Thommen

Lucille Francis (Kaderly) Thommen, 89 years young, passed peacefully away on her mother’s birthday, into the loving arms of her Savior on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. She was born in Spring Grove Township, Green County, at her family home on Nov. 25, 1926, the eldest child of Andrew and Mildred […]

 
 

Brodhead Historical Society commends Betty Earleywine and Carol Gombar

Brodhead Historical Society commends Betty Earleywine and Carol Gombar

Brodhead Historical Society held their annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 31. Two long-time active members were acknowledged for their many years of devoted service.  Betty Earleywine and Carol Gombar have each provided over 40 years of active service since the historical society’s inception in 1975, which was in preparation for […]

 
 

Brodhead-Juda football players awarded

Brodhead-Juda football players awarded

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent The Brodhead-Juda football program announced their team and All-Conference award winners at their end-of-season banquet. Senior Jared Hansen took home First Team All-Conference honors as an offensive lineman. Senior Matt Schmitt captured Second Team All-Conference recognition at the quarterback position. Schmitt completed 73 passes in 135 […]

 
 

Students honor veterans at annual celebration

Students honor veterans at annual celebration

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor On Thursday, Nov. 10, students at Albrecht Elementary School carried out their annual Veterans Day celebration. Following a brief introduction by Principal Dave Novy, Boy Scouts led veterans into the room and to their seats. The event then began with “The Star-Spangled Banner,” performed by the […]

 
 

11/9/16 Shopper

11/9/16 Shopper

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11/2/16 Shopper

11/2/16 Shopper

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Circle of Friends to release Christmas CD this month

Circle of Friends to release Christmas CD this month

Circle of Friends, part of the music ministry of St. John’s UCC in Monroe, will be releasing its first Christmas CD with a public concert on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 16529 W. Church Road, in Brodhead. Recorded in late August at Bethany Lutheran by […]

 
 

Brodhead Fire & Ice seeking entries

The Brodhead Fire & Ice Festival committee is seeking entries for their event.  The following events are open for entries: the Cindy Lou Who contest, the Frozen T-shirt Contest, the Best-Decorated Pet Contest, and parade entries for the lighted parade. Pick up this week’s print edition for full story….

 
 

Susan Welch Mitten Tree Project sets schedule for Christmas giving

Though this fall has been quite mild, we cannot deny that the cold and bitter days of winter will return. No one among us likes to see a child poorly dressed against such weather. No one likes to think of such children empty-handed during the season of giving. Pick up […]