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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 […]

 
 

Phyllis J. Johnson, 89

Phyllis J. Johnson, 89

CLINTON – Phyllis J. Johnson, 89 died Sunday May 22, 2016. She was born June 25, 1926 to the late Ellery and Elsie (Reimer) Holcomb in Harrison Township in Winnebago County. She graduated from Clinton High school, class of 1944. Phyllis attended UW Madison for one year until her mother […]

 
 

Rep. Loudenbeck receives Dave Duax Award

Rep. Loudenbeck receives Dave Duax Award

For bipartisan work to combat human trafficking MADISON – Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton), along with her colleagues Rep. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), received the Dave Duax Award from Fierce Freedom for their work to combat human trafficking in Wisconsin.  Pick up this week’s printed edition […]

 
 

Local WWII veteran remembers his service to our country

Local WWII veteran remembers his service to our country

By Celeste Lightner-Greenwalt For The Clinton Topper Born in Monticello, Wis. in 1925, Fred Wiedmer was born into a farming family in Turtle Valley just north of Delavan, one of eight children. Now, 91 years old, Fred sat down to remember his time in the United States Army during one […]

 
 

School Bell Awards to be presented at Commencement ceremony

  CLINTON – The Clinton Community School District is fortunate to have people in our community who support our schools, students, and staff. This year we are again honoring individuals, organizations, and businesses who have contributed to the success of our schools.  Pick up this week’s printed edition for full […]

 
 

They came from Clinton: Bridget DeLong Wozniak – Medical Doctor in Family Practice

They came from Clinton: Bridget DeLong Wozniak – Medical Doctor in Family Practice

By Audrey Buchanan Clinton School District This is the fifteenth in a series of articles about Clinton Alumni and where they are today. Bridget (DeLong) Wozniak graduated from Clinton High School in 2000, as co-valedictorian, and went on to become a doctor in family practice in Baraboo, Wisconsin. After high […]

 
 

Village Board reviewed finance, approved committees

  By Mary Ann Inman Reporter CLINTON – Clinton Village President Connie Tracy called the meeting to order on Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. for a financial review presented by Ehlers representative Jon Cameron. The regular meeting started at 7 p.m.  Pick up this week’s printed edition for the full […]

 
 

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 […]