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Village Board Reviewed School Referendum, Budget

By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER  Village President, Connie Tracy called the meeting to order on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. Board Trustees present were: Ron Torkilson, Art Bushue, Dennis Nielson, Jeanette Troha, Sonja Capes, and Dina Knibbs. Acting Administrator/Police Chief Dave Hooker was present. DPW Director Roger Johnson was […]

 
 

Referendum: Who is Driving the Public School Financial Bus?

By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER   You are in the driver’s seat. You can vote on Nov. 8. Constituents have the final say. If you believe leadership matters, read on. Clinton’s District School Board, Administrator, and Business Manager are working together to make the public school sustainable. I attended four […]

 
 

Rock County Public Libraries to Celebrate National Picture Book Month

Rock County Public Libraries to Celebrate National Picture Book Month

November is National Picture Book Month and all seven Rock County Public Libraries are celebrating with special events, displays, activities and a social media project to raise awareness of the importance of picture books in developing reading and pre-reading skills in young school-aged and preschool children. Brochures are available at […]

 
 

Be Safe While Celebrating Halloween

Well it’s that time of year when the weather changes multiple times a day. You can wake up and need to wear a coat and end up thinking that a T-shirt and shorts would feel real nice by afternoon. This kind of weather tells us that fall is in full […]

 
 

Clinton School Faculty, Staff Raises Funds for Clinton Fire Department

Clinton School Faculty, Staff Raises Funds for Clinton Fire Department

By Theresa Wellnitz, CHS TEACHER  The Clinton Community School District teachers and staff started off the school year by having Clinton Police, Fire and EMS give a presentation called ‘Casualty Care in the Classroom.’ Through this program, CCSD staff were taught what to do in an emergency situation, from how […]

 
 

Things for Grown-Ups to Remember about Fire Prevention

Things for Grown-Ups to Remember about Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention Week ended on Oct. 15, but I want to continue with more fire safety items over the entire month. Over the last week the Fire Department visited the 4K classes. The 5K classes visited the Fire Department and we went to the Stateline Area Survive Alive House with […]

 
 

A Fall Trip to Baltimore

About a month ago my wife, Cathy, asked me if I thought we should try and fly out to Baltimore to visit our son for the long weekend of Oct 14-16. Now, understand we have never been known as a couple that flies off for weekend getaways. Our lives have […]

 
 

Friends of Carver-Roehl Park Hosted Fall Festival Fundraiser

Friends of Carver-Roehl Park Hosted Fall Festival Fundraiser

By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER The picturesque park spans 53 acres and is Rock County’s second oldest park. It is known for its winding spring-fed creek, scenic trails and remarkable limestone outcroppings. Friends of Carver-Roehl Park is dedicated to the safety and preservation of the natural beauty of this park […]

 
 

Beloit Man Arrested for Felony Fourth Offense OWI

On Oct. 4 at 2:46 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted at the intersection of Grand Ave. and Bluff St. in the City of Beloit. The Deputy initiated the traffic stop due to the vehicle not having a front license plate and a cracked windshield. The suspect pulled into a […]

 
 

Fall is a Good Time to Check, Replace Smoke, CO Alarms

By John Rindfleisch, CLINTON FIRE CHIEF When you read this it will be toward the end of Fire Prevention Week 2016. This year’s campaign is “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” represents the final year of a three year effort to educate the public […]