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Julia A. Gustafson, 78

Julia A. Gustafson, 78

BELOIT – Julia A. Gustafson, 78, of Beloit, Wis., died Wednesday, Aug.26, 2015 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1937 in DeKalb, Ill., the daughter of Orville and Violet (Mace) Halverson. Julie married Wallace “Pete” Gustafson on Jan. 2, 1960 at Trinity Lutheran Church in DeKalb. […]

 
 

St. Stephens parishioners honored, dedicate meeting room

St. Stephens parishioners honored, dedicate meeting room

CLINTON – On Sunday, Aug. 23, St. Stephen’s Church, Clinton, celebrated two significant events — the 65th wedding anniversary of Jim and Nell Gilbank and the dedication of the parish’s newly renovated meeting room in their name. Jim and Nell were married on Aug. 26, 1950 in St. Jude’s, Beloit. They […]

 
 

Fire Chief discusses potential for wild fires; more history tidbits

Fire Chief discusses potential for wild fires; more history tidbits

While watching the evening news recent headlines state “West Coast Ablaze” and “West Coast Sees No End to Wildfires.” Clinton residents go about their business of getting supper ready, doing other household chores while waiting for the local news. We don’t need to worry about wildland fire around here with […]

 
 

Clinton fire fighters have best year yet in fill the boot drive for MDA

Clinton fire fighters have best year yet in fill the boot drive for MDA

CLINTON —Fire Fighters took to the streets of Clinton to “Fill the Boot” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association this summer and raised over $3,500 to support families living with muscle disease in southern Wisconsin and to help find treatments and cures for 43 such diseases Members of the Clinton Fire […]

 
 

Area schools start Sept. 1

Area schools start Sept. 1

By Cynthia L. Miller Editor Summer vacation is winding down for area school children , while area teachers, staff and administrators are gearing up for the coming school year. Although students will report on Tuesday, Sept. 1, teachers in the Brodhead School District will attend in-service days Aug. 25, 26, […]

 
 

Car Club comes to town

Car Club comes to town

BRODHEAD – Members of the Blue Ribbon Classic Chevy Club from Orfordville met in Brodhead Sunday afternoon, Aug. 16, stopping at Main Street Station for ice cream treats. With a current membership of about 20 families, the club was formed in 1975 by three brothers, Arnie, Don and Harold Thompson. […]

 
 

Council approves borrowing for public works project

Council approves borrowing for public works project

By Cynthia L. Miller Editor BRODHEAD – Meeting in a brief session Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, members of the Brodhead Common Council passed a pair of resolutions regarding a proposed public works project. That project involves improvements to the city’s sewer utility including life station upgrades, system needs, telemetry and […]

 
 

Free puzzle exchange underway at the library

Free puzzle exchange underway at the library

By Dan Moeller Correspondent BRODHEAD – A free puzzle exchange is underway and going well at the library. That was part of the report that Brodhead library director Nikki Busch made to the library board last week. The puzzle exchange is located in the center reference area of the library. […]

 
 

Cardinals come up short in season opener

Cardinals come up short in season opener

By Derek Hoesly Correspondent SPRING GREEN- Brodhead-Juda (0-1 overall, 0-0 Rock Valley) nearly pulled off a fourth quarter comeback dropping a shootout 44-38 in the regular season opener. The Blackhawks took a quick 7-0 lead. Elijah Alt connected with Derek Wedige for a 46-yard touchdown throw at the 10:16 mark. […]

 
 

Town Board hears CAFO concerns

Town Board hears CAFO concerns

By Cynthia L. Miller Editor TOWN OF DECATUR – About a dozen people attended the Aug. 17 regular monthly meeting of the Town of Decatur. They came to voice their concerns regarding the proposed construction of a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) in Sylvester Township by the Tuls family. Bryce […]