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Mary E. (Probaska) Haines, 78

Mary E. (Probaska) Haines, 78

FRIENDSHIP, Wis. – Mary Elizabeth (Prohaska) Haines, a long-time resident of Friendship, Wis. and Clinton, Wis., went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Agrace Hospice Center after a long illness. She celebrated her 78th birthday surrounded by family. Mary was born on April 17, […]

 
 

Advocates, bill authors celebrate signing of child sex trafficking bill

Advocates, bill authors celebrate signing of child sex trafficking bill

  MADISON Ð A ceremonial bill signing for 2015 Act 367 authored by Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton), Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), Representative LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee), and Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) was held recently in the office of Governor Scott Walker.   The new law strengthens the response of […]

 
 

John D. Wolter, 74

    CLINTON John D. Wolter, 74, of Clinton died Sunday, April 24, 2016 in his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1941 to the late John and Gertrude (Derwent) Wolter in Rockford. John Graduated from Clinton High School, class of 1959 and continued on his education at UW Platteville. […]

 
 

Clinton High School juniors,seniors get a ‘reality check’

Clinton High School juniors,seniors get a ‘reality check’

CLINTON – Clinton High School junior and senior students took part in a Reality Check sponsored by the career, and technical education departments in Clinton High School. The event, spearheaded by business education teachers Mrs. Laura Benisch and Mrs. Elisa Shoemaker, is a life experience simulation. Students were able to […]

 
 

Clinton community celebrates 18th annual Arbor Day

Clinton community celebrates 18th annual Arbor Day

By Mary Ann Inman Reporter CLINTON – The Clinton Community gathered at Clinton Elementary School on April 30. Master of Ceremonies Art Bushue (also Village Trustee and Chairman of the Clinton Forestry Board) welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending. Bushue said, “Arbor Day was founded by J. Sterling Morton, […]

 
 

Ray Vancereceived Athletic Director of the Year Award

Ray Vancereceived Athletic Director of the Year Award

  CLINTON – Clinton High School’s Athletic Director (AD), Mr. Ray Vance, was honored by his peers as he was chosen to receive the District Six Athletic Director of the Year Award for the state of Wisconsin. The award comes from the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA). There are seven […]

 
 

Artful Evening and wine tasting scheduled for May 19

BRODHEAD — The Brodhead Jaycees are hosting an Artful Evening and Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 19 at FIBS North at 6:30 pm.   Guests will paint a masterpiece on canvas and enjoy a wine tasting by Hawks Mill Winery.  Pick up this week’s print edition for full story…..

 
 

School board seeks finance committee volunteer

BRODHEAD — The Brodhead School Board is seeking a community volunteer to serve on its finance committee.  The finance committee is a standing committee of the board. It provides guidance and oversight to budgeting procedures. Committee membership currently includes three board members, the Superintendent of schools, the District Comptroller and […]

 
 

Cardinals’ tough loss is a step in the right direction

Cardinals’ tough loss is a step in the right direction

By Derek Hoesly Correspondent BRODHEAD — The Cardinals’ softball team dug themselves a hole early, but fought back late to make things interesting before falling 12-6 to Big Foot in a Rock Valley South clash last Thursday. Big Foot took a 1-0 lead two batters into the game. Chiefs’ leadoff […]

 
 

Brodhead-Juda track team cruises to a strong win over Big Foot

Brodhead-Juda track team cruises to a strong win over Big Foot

By Derek Hoesly Correspondent BRODHEAD — The Brodhead-Juda track and field teams picked up a pair of Rock Valley south dual meet wins last Tuesday. The boys’ squad easily beat Big Foot 111-35, and the girls’ team earned a 95-50 victory. In the boys’ 100-meter dash, senior Dylan Kubly earned […]