The Clinton Topper

Final market of the season

Final market of the season

Final market of the season Amy Cushing photos The last Clinton County Market of the season was on Sept. 29 in downtown Clinton, lining both sides of Allen Street. Markets start up again June 8, 2025.     Patty Van Stone was present, selling both of her self-published Barn Quilt […]

 
 

Carver-Roehl Park free family-friendly Fall Festival Oct. 6

Carver-Roehl Park free family-friendly Fall Festival Oct. 6

Carver-Roehl Park free family-friendly Fall Festival Oct. 6 The Friends of Carver-Roehl Park are hosting their Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Carver-Roehl County Park, 4907 South Carvers Rock Road, in Clinton. The event is free, and everyone is invited to attend. […]

 
 

Clinton cutie crowned a princess

Clinton cutie crowned a princess

Clinton cutie crowned a princess Local almost-12-year-old Molly Swiatlowski once again ran for the crown in this year’s Whipper Snappers Contest, a pin-up style contest for a younger crowd, at the Fire in the Hills Car Show held on Aug. 31 in Yuba, Wis. To her delight, she won first […]

 
 

Pistons and Props: A fusion of classic cars and aircraft excitement

Pistons and Props: A fusion of classic cars and aircraft excitement

Pistons and Props: A fusion of classic cars and aircraft excitement Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville is set to transform into a haven for automotive and aviation enthusiasts alike for the highly anticipated “Pistons and Props” event, hosted by Propel Forward and sponsored by Traffic Jams Speed Shop. Join […]

 
 

Rockford A’s raise money for VetsRoll

Rockford A’s raise money for VetsRoll

Rockford A’s raise money for VetsRoll (Photos by Amy Cushing, editor)  

 
 

180 years: Jefferson Prairie celebrates an anniversary

180 years: Jefferson Prairie celebrates an anniversary

180 years: Jefferson Prairie celebrates an anniversary On July 7, Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church held celebration on church grounds for their 180th year of ministry and mission in the stateline area. Held in conjunction with Capron Lutheran Church, who were also celebrating 180 years, the churches pulled together to deliver […]

 
 

First Presbyterian in Clinton growing produce for community

First Presbyterian in Clinton growing produce for community

First Presbyterian in Clinton growing produce for community When the congregation at First Presbyterian Church of Clinton decided to become gardeners and share produce with the Clinton community, they jumped into the project whole-heartedly. This is the fourth summer that bountiful fruits and vegetables are being grown in raised garden […]

 
 

A dark and dangerous night

A dark and dangerous night

A dark and dangerous night Tornadoes drop on southeast Wisconsin during Saturday’s storms Compiled by Jodie Seibert and Jennifer Eisenbart  |  STAFF WRITERS When Saturday bloomed hot and humid, Wisconsinites were warned about the possibility of severe weather. What transpired Saturday evening, though, quickly turned into a dangerous situation for the […]

 
 

FLL robotics team returns from championship with high praise

FLL robotics team returns from championship with high praise

FLL robotics team returns from championship with high praise Team 2×4 proud to bring home Champion’s Finalist Award Team 2×4, a local FIRST LEGO League robotics team with students from Clinton, Durand, and other nearby communities, recently returned from the American Robotics Open Championship, a national robotics competition held at […]

 
 

35th Annual Model A Day draws the crowds

35th Annual Model A Day draws the crowds

35th Annual Model A Day draws the crowds Clinton was host again to Rock-Ford A’s 35th Annual Model A Day Auto Show in historic downtown on June 2. The celebration of “Henry’s Lady” hosted hundreds of Model A’s and other classic cars in every body style and color from at […]