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Love Lifted Me

By Scott Cernek, HARVEST HILLS CHURCH On Dec. 2nd my Grandpa would have been 110 years old if he were still living today. However, Gramps passed away in 1990 at the age of 84. He spent years working every day at the steel mill in Hammond. Gramps was very instrumental […]

 
 

Local Food Drives Benefit Christ Lutheran Clinton Food Pantry

  Christ Lutheran Clinton Food Pantry was happy to receive two large food donations from local businesses in November. Town Bank held a food drive Nov. 7 – 12 with employees and customers donating 60 pounds of food. This drive was part of a larger regional Town Bank effort to […]

 
 

First Snow Means it’s Time to Think about Winter Safety

The first good snowfall of 2016 arrived Sunday and just like every past year, there were accidents related to the weather. It seems like there should be refresher training for driving in the snow.  Police, Fire, EMS, and tow trucks had their hands full all day with everything from run-offs […]

 
 

Clinton Women’s Club to Host Community Christmas Program

The Clinton Women’s Club is giving the Clinton area community a Christmas present! An “Evening of Music with the Gracyalny’s—Adam, Teresa and Linda” will be held at the First Baptist Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12. These accomplished musicians and singers will be performing mostly Christmas selections […]

 
 

‘Valley of the Kings Sanctuary & Retreat’ Speaker Visits CMS

‘Valley of the Kings Sanctuary & Retreat’ Speaker Visits CMS

By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER Speaker Andy Carlson captured the attention of sixth grade students from Mrs. Cernek’s English/Language Arts classes. Two sessions were held with about 40 students attending each assembly. Students had already read “The Tiger Rising” by Kate DiCamillo, so they were aware of problems created by […]

 
 

Thankful for the Little Things

By Scott Cernek, HARVEST HILLS CHURCH Something has changed now that the Cubs have won the World Series. Life is different now. The sun shines a little brighter. The moon seems a little bigger and the air a little fresher. We Cub fans have been transformed from Loveable Losers to […]

 
 

Ribfest Organizers Honored with ‘Spirit of Caring Award’

Ribfest Organizers Honored with ‘Spirit of Caring Award’

Beloit Regional Hospice’s ‘12th Annual Doves and Diamonds: Celebrate Hospice Gala’ continued the event’s long tradition of year over year growth. The beautifully renovated Eclipse Center was transformed into a glittering wonderland as the greater Beloit Community came together to raise funds for this deserving organization. “Beloit Regional Hospice has […]

 
 

The Literacy Connection to Close Dec. 15

The Board of Directors of The Literacy Connection announced last week that they will be closing The Literacy Connection’s offices, located at the Olde Towne Mall, 20 S. Main St, Suite 5, Janesville, and effective Dec. 15. The following statement was released by The Literacy Connection’s Board of Directors: “To the […]

 
 

Fire Chief Talks Turkey Safety over Holidays

It’s that time of year when we all think about heading out to the relatives for Thanksgiving dinner. Grandma, Mom, or you may have been planning this meal for some time now. You have purchased all the food and the refrigerator is packed full. Hopefully you have everything planned and […]

 
 

Clinton Kitchen Pie Brings in $300 at Kiwanis Radio Auction

Clinton Kitchen Pie Brings in $300 at Kiwanis Radio Auction

By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER  It`s true! An anonymous donor paid $300 for a single pie from the Clinton Kitchen. The hometown restaurant has established a long time reputation for its pies. Rave reviews have been passed on by word of mouth since the owner Connie Farrell started working there […]