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Chamber Challenge raises nearly $3,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Chamber Challenge raises nearly $3,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

BRODHEAD — On Monday, April 25, the first annual “Chamber Challenge” hosted by Jeremy Pinnow& Associates raised a grand total of $2,985.25 in donations to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green County Bowl for Kids’ Sake. The Bank of Brodhead, with its donation of $1,060.25, won the challenge, taking […]

 
 

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. All skill levels are welcome! Registration is $35 per […]

 
 

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 […]