Author Archive: RVPEditor

Tips for Surviving the Cold, Flu Season

By Chief John Rindfleish, Clinton FD  Last week we talked about the common cold or rhinovirus and how it has made its way into the area. Well, there has also been a rash of influenza in town and here is a few ways to help you if you’re infected. Flu […]

 
 

Milt Thompson Visited Middle School, Talked about Race

Milt Thompson Visited Middle School, Talked about Race

 By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER   Speaker Milton Thompson captured the attention of sixth grade students from the English/Language Arts classes taught by Mrs. Cernek and Mrs. Crane. Two sessions were held with about 40 students attending each. Students had already studied America’s civil rights journey and were prepared to […]

 
 

The Book with No Words

As a brand new year begins I can’t help but reflect and thank God for all the blessings of the year that has just ended.  First of all, we continue to live in the greatest country that this world has ever seen. In the USA we have a myriad of […]

 
 

One Person Killed on I-90 in Rock County

On Saturday, Jan. 7 at approximately 4:38 a.m., Wisconsin State Patrol requested assistance from the Rock County Sheriff’s office, town of Turtle Fire Department, Janesville Fire Department and MD-1 for a traffic accident with injuries on I-39/90 near County Highway S. Initial reports indicated the accident was a head on […]

 
 

Feds Approve Delay in Environmental Study for New Rail Line

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER  A temporary suspension of the environmental review of the proposed new rail line that could come through part of Boone County has been approved by the Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA). The OEA is part of the Federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) that ultimately will decide […]

 
 

Everything You Need to Know About the Common Cold

By John Rindfleisch, Clinton FD Chief  He’s baaaaaaaaaaaack. He’s going around town, sneaking into everyone’s home leaving behind something we do not want. He’s that little green slimy mucus guy you see on the TV commercials. You’re catching him from your spouse, kids, or the neighbor. How do we keep […]

 
 

Rock County Council on Aging to Host AARP Smart Driver Course

The Rock County Council on Aging/Mobility Management is offering an AARP Smart Driver Safety course. How long ago did you take driver’s education? If you’re like many experienced drivers on the road, it’s been decades! A lot has changed over the years: the roads, traffic laws and signals, and the […]

 
 

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 came with conditions. Yet State approval Dec. 28, […]

 
 

Seventh-graders win, eighth-graders lose in matchup with Parkview

Seventh-graders win, eighth-graders lose in matchup with Parkview

Maddisyn Kall wins the tip

 
 

Pie sale coming to Brodhead High School

On Jan. 27, the Brodhead High School Student Council will be hosting its one and only fundraiser. At the girls’ varsity basketball game, the student council will be putting on a pie sale. All pies are handmade to perfection. All of the money made at the pie sale will go […]