Author Archive: RVPEditor

Thankful for the Little Things

By Scott Cernek, HARVEST HILLS CHURCH Something has changed now that the Cubs have won the World Series. Life is different now. The sun shines a little brighter. The moon seems a little bigger and the air a little fresher. We Cub fans have been transformed from Loveable Losers to […]

 
 

Ribfest Organizers Honored with ‘Spirit of Caring Award’

Ribfest Organizers Honored with ‘Spirit of Caring Award’

Beloit Regional Hospice’s ‘12th Annual Doves and Diamonds: Celebrate Hospice Gala’ continued the event’s long tradition of year over year growth. The beautifully renovated Eclipse Center was transformed into a glittering wonderland as the greater Beloit Community came together to raise funds for this deserving organization. “Beloit Regional Hospice has […]

 
 

The Literacy Connection to Close Dec. 15

The Board of Directors of The Literacy Connection announced last week that they will be closing The Literacy Connection’s offices, located at the Olde Towne Mall, 20 S. Main St, Suite 5, Janesville, and effective Dec. 15. The following statement was released by The Literacy Connection’s Board of Directors: “To the […]

 
 

Fire Chief Talks Turkey Safety over Holidays

It’s that time of year when we all think about heading out to the relatives for Thanksgiving dinner. Grandma, Mom, or you may have been planning this meal for some time now. You have purchased all the food and the refrigerator is packed full. Hopefully you have everything planned and […]

 
 

Clinton Kitchen Pie Brings in $300 at Kiwanis Radio Auction

Clinton Kitchen Pie Brings in $300 at Kiwanis Radio Auction

By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER  It`s true! An anonymous donor paid $300 for a single pie from the Clinton Kitchen. The hometown restaurant has established a long time reputation for its pies. Rave reviews have been passed on by word of mouth since the owner Connie Farrell started working there […]

 
 

Clinton Football Well-Represented on Rock Valley Conference Fall 2016 All-Conference Teams

First Team – Offense Jackson Enz Quarterback Big Foot 11 Zach Mielke Quarterback Evansville/Alb 11 Peyton Pope Running Back Clinton 12 Owen Goedland Running Back East Troy 12 Brennen Banks Running Back Evansville/Alb 12 Hunter Milbrath Running Back Jefferson 12 Pedro Sierra Receiver Big Foot 11 Jackson Erickson Receiver Edgerton […]

 
 

Jodi Lynn Thompson

Jodi Lynn Thompson

  Jodi Lynn Thompson, 50, of Brodhead, passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at her home.  She was born on May 17, 1966, in Monroe, Wis., the daughter of Tom and Sherry (Williams) Kuebli.  She married Arne Thompson on Oct. 10, 1987, in Juda, Wis. Jodi graduated from Brodhead […]

 
 

Benjamin C. Riemer

Benjamin C. Riemer, 94, of Brodhead, passed away on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Woods Crossing Nursing Home in Brodhead. He was born on Oct. 28, 1922, in Decatur Township, the son of Charles and Alma (Stamm) Riemer.  He married Arlene V. Roen on Nov. 26, 1943, at the East […]

 
 

TOOL members give back

TOOL members give back

Members of the Brodhead Middle School’s Team of Outstanding Leaders (TOOL) were out and about in the community last week. Pick up this week’s print edition for full story….

 
 

Optimist Club sponsoring Oratorical Contest

The Brodhead Optimist Club will be hosting an Oratorical Contest on Jan. 16.  The theme of this year’s speeches will be “What the World Gains from Optimism.”  The contest is open to students under the age of 18 as of Oct. 1 of the current Optimist Contest year. Applications can […]