CLINTON – Bill Clothier, Clinton, was inducted into the Wisconsin State Fair Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 7, in the Swine Barn at the Wisconsin State Fair, in West Allis. Each year, Wisconsin Pork Association recognizes an outstanding individual who has demonstrated a long-time commitment to the Wisconsin State […]
By Mary Ann Inman Reporter CLINTON – Village President, Connie Tracy called the Special Meeting to order on Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. Board Trustees present were: Ron Torkilson, Art Bushue, Jeanette Troha, Dennis Nielson, and Brian Jacobs. Dina Knibbs was absent. Treasurer/Clerk Pam Franseen was present and Administrator, […]
By Mary Ann Inman Reporter CLINTON – Taylor North, is a Prairie Days advocate. She recommends that all who have horses and hitches or other motorless showmanship to sign-up. She is confident lots of people will show up to watch the 19th Annual Parade on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 1 […]
BRODHEAD – Lois E. Scheidegger, age 96, of Brodhead, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Monroe. She was born May 30, 1919 in Rock City, IL, the daughter of Samuel and Hazel (Schrack) Meinert. She married Donovan Scheidegger Oct. 19, 1935. He passed away April 10, 1984. […]
BRODHEAD – Forrest L. Zimmerman, age 87, of Monroe, formerly of Juda, passed away at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born Aug. 8, 1927, on the home farm in Spring Grove Township, the son […]
By Cynthia L. Miller Editor BRODHEAD – In the absence of Mayor Doug Pinnow, Brodhead Common Council president John Bernstein conducted the Tuesday, July 21 meeting. Alderpersons Beth Rosheisen and Debra Fox were also absent, which created a lack of quorum preventing the council from taking action on various agenda […]
By Cynthia L. Miller Editor BRODHEAD – Don Wolter has what some people may think is an unusual hobby – he collects cast iron equipment seats and parts. It turns out that his hobby is not all that unusual. In fact, there is an association of cast iron seat collectors, […]
Leon C. Balsiger, 91, formerly of Juda, passed away on July 21, 2015. A memorial service was held at his residence, Pacifica Senior Living, Chino Hills, Calif. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe, Wisconsin. Mark B Shaw Mortuary, San Bernardino, Calif., served the family.
BRODHEAD – Charlotte Janes died July 20, 2015 at Woods Crossing in Brodhead. She was born in Brodhead, the daughter of Frances (Pinnow) and Lee Hall, in 1924. She lived her entire life in Green County, a proud graduate of Brodhead High School (‘42). She and Palmer “Bud” Janes were […]
By Celeste Lightner-Greenwalt For the Topper CLINTON – Carver-Roehl County Park, located just north of Clinton on Carvers Rock, has been a great location for family reunions, group gatherings, school outings, nature hikes and much more for the people of Rock County. Recently, the Summer Program of the Clinton Public […]