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Register Print Center to offer UPS services

Register Print Center to offer UPS services

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor BRODHEAD — The Register Print Center will begin offering UPS packaging services this week. With the recent closure of Brodhead’s Packages Plus, the community was left without these services. Kim Markham, a business owner in the community since 1996, decided to pick up the opportunity. “We […]

 
 

Record-setting performances given at sectional track meet

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent MONROE — On a gorgeous day, the Brodhead-Juda girls’ track and field team placed third with 104 points, and the boys’ squad took sixth with 67 points at the WIAA Division 2 Monroe regional track and field meet last Monday. The girls sent six individuals and […]

 
 

Terry Phillip Barnard

Terry Phillip Barnard

  EVANSVILLE — Terry Phillip Barnard, 64, passed away at home in the early morning hours on May 7, 2016, after a ten-month battle with colon cancer. He was born on Sept. 9, 1951, in Rockford, Ill., the son of Lee J.R. Barnard and Wanda Lavern (Jones) Barnard. He graduated […]

 
 

Elementary halls welcome the return of the Class of 2016

Elementary halls welcome the return of the Class of 2016

  By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor BRODHEAD — Donning graduation caps in Cardinal red and white, the Class of 2016 paraded the halls of Albrecht Elementary School on Friday, May 27. Elementary students held handmade signs thanking and congratulating seniors. Parents, siblings, friends, and of course, teachers joined as spectators and […]

 
 

Rep. Amy Loudenbeck seeks fourth term

  Submits nomination papers to GAB CLINTON — State Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) submitted nomination papers containing over 300 signatures from residents of the 31st Assembly District to the Government Accountability Board. In seeking reelection, Rep. Loudenbeck pledges to build upon the policy initiatives implemented since she was sworn into […]

 
 

Clinton Middle School students present ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Clinton Middle School students present ‘The Wizard of Oz’

CLINTON – The Clinton Middle School presented “The Wizard of Oz” on May 26, 2016. Students in seventh and eighth grades worked for 10 weeks, practicing singing, dancing, and acting to present this wonderful show. Over 60 students presented in full costume with lights, sound effects and a fully decorated […]

 
 

Vets Roll returns home to a true heroes welcome

Vets Roll returns home to a true heroes welcome

By Marianne Mueller Reporter BELOIT – Breathtaking rows of flags proudly waved on Riverside Drive leading large crowds of families,  friends and community to the Eclipse Center on Wednesday, May 25 awaiting the return of over 200 Veterans and Rosie the Riveters who took a four-day journey to Washington D.C. […]

 
 

WWII Veteran Jim Thompson honored as parade marshal

WWII Veteran Jim Thompson honored as parade marshal

By Mary Ann Inman Reporter CLINTON – The Memorial Day Parade was held on Monday, May 30. Jim Thompson was the honored parade marshal. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. Read on to learn more about his experiences. Two weeks after graduating from Clinton High School […]

 
 

5/25/16 Shopper

5/25/16 Shopper

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Summer library activities beginning soon

BRODHEAD — The Summer Library Program will begin in June at the Brodhead Public Library. This summer’s theme is “On Your Mark, Get Set…READ!” It includes fitness, health and a variety of sports. It also ties in with the Summer Olympics to be held in Brazil. Our program will include […]