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School district names Staff Member of the Month of August: Sally Barrington

School district names Staff Member of the Month of August: Sally Barrington

As a way to recognize the outstanding achievements of our staff, we are going to implement a program designed to highlight individuals monthly at our school board meeting. Our first staff member of the month epitomizes what it means to have Cougar Pride.  She is extremely hard working, loyal, and […]

 
 

Rock County Sheriff arrests man on child enticement charges

Rock County Sheriff arrests man on child enticement charges

On July 27, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from the parents of a 16-year-old girl. The parents told deputies that the child was having a text message conversation with a 30-year-old male. The conversation contained inappropriate sexual content for a 16-year-old child. The parents said they read […]

 
 

School Board plans new meeting schedule, starts in September

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER The Clinton Community District School Board met at the Clinton High School in a new location, Room 311 on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m. Board Members present were: Gary Gilbank, Tom Howard, Dustin Esselman, Ken Luety, Evelyn Propp, and Jill Gunderson. Melissa Manthei was absent. […]

 
 

Clinton Fire Protection District to bolster fire prevention efforts with FM Global Grant

Clinton Fire Protection District to bolster  fire prevention efforts with FM Global Grant

The Clinton Fire Protection District has received a US$1,978 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. FM Global representatives presented the award to Fire Chief John F Rindfleisch at the Clinton Fire Protection District located on Ogden Avenue in Clinton, Wisconsin. Pick up […]

 
 

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival: 15 years and growing

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival: 15 years and growing

The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival will take place Sept. 8-11 at Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, Wis. This year’s festival expands to four days this year with the addition of a full schedule of fiber arts classes offered on Thursday, Sept. 8. With a total of 91 classes, the […]

 
 

Governor Walker appoints Rock County judge

  Governor Scott Walker appointed Attorney John Wood to serve as a judge on the Rock County Circuit Court, replacing retiring Judge Richard T. Werner. “It is my privilege to appoint John Wood to serve as a judge in Rock County,” said Governor Walker. “John has admirably served the Rock […]

 
 

Emergency crews respond to two-vehicle injury crash on Hwy. 11 near Footville

  On July 31 at approximately 1:08 p.m., Footville Fire Department and Rock County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were sent to W. Hwy 11 near Footville, WI. For a two-vehicle head-on collision. Responding agencies arrived to find a White Hyundai Accent in the roadway, and a Red Jeep Wrangler in the […]

 
 

Traffic deployment leads to several arrests

Traffic deployment leads to several arrests

  On July 20, deputies from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office along with officers from the Wisconsin State Patrol, Town of Beloit Police Department, FBI Safe Streets Task Force and agents from the Wisconsin Dept. of Corrections took part in a traffic interdiction in South Central Rock County. The intent […]

 
 

Hoping for the Cubs to win big this year

  The Chicago Cubs are trying to make some history this year.As I have shared previously, I am a diehard Cubs fan and have been since my childhood.Although in the early ‘70s for a couple years I jumped ship and cheered for the Pittsburgh Pirates when they were really good. […]

 
 

Be safe while visiting fairs this summer

  By John Rindfliesch CLINTON FIRE CHIEF It’s that time of year when all the hard work of local youngsters is brought together at the County Fair. If they are lucky they may go on to the State Fair or another local fair with their projects. The smell of popcorn, […]