By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – It was a milestone night for senior Blake Burns last Thursday, when the Cardinals cruised to a 57-21 Rock Valley south dual meet win over Clinton. Burns opened the meet with a dominant performance in the 138-pound weight class. He earned a pin against Clinton’s […]
By Scott Cernek, HARVEST HILLS CHURCH Two years ago we had an opportunity to host an exchange student from Australia. At the time we had no idea what a joy this would be. This is how it came to be. A good friend of ours was scheduled to host this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]