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By Bob Balgemann Those who didn’t want the proposed Great Lakes Basin Transportation (GLBT) railroad to come through Boone County probably don’t have that to worry about anymore. On Sept. 20, the Company submitted a new route to the Federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) that doesn’t include Boone County. It did […]
A natural gas generating facility will bring economic, environmental benefits to Wisconsin. A celebration on Sept. 22 signaled the start of one of Wisconsin’s largest economic and job growth projects. Alliant Energy’s Riverside Energy Center expansion, near Beloit, Wis., is a 700 megawatt, natural gas-fueled generating facility with an integrated, […]
Clinton Community School District announces that there will be four upcoming open house meetings on the proposed operational referendum question that will appear on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. The meetings are scheduled for: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m., Clinton High School Friday, Sept. 23, 5 p.m., Clinton Middle School […]
The Friends of Carver-Roehl Park are making plans to hold their 14th annual “Fall Fest/Fun Fest” on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carver-Roehl County Park, 4907 South Carvers Rock Road, Clinton, Wis. The main event this year is a K9 dog demonstration presented by the […]
“Have you ever been shocked by an electric fence,” the Doctor asked? “I sure have, Doc, and it was never all that pleasant,” I said. “Well this will feel like I’m touching you with an electric fence wire, so get ready.” “You’re kidding, right Doc?” I said in return, but […]
BBQ lovers, local cooks, chefs and backyard aficionados are hustling to be a part of a premier food event to support Beloit Regional Hospice and the Beloit Domestic Violence Survivor Center on Sun., Sept. 18 at The Rock on the River, 101 Maple Avenue in Beloit. Beloit Ribfest 2016, sponsored […]
Clinton Community School District announces that there will be four upcoming open house meetings on the proposed operational referendum question that will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. The meetings are scheduled for: Wed., Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m., Clinton High School; Fri., Sept. 23, 5 p.m., Clinton Middle School; Tues., […]
The Friends of Carver-Roehl Park are making plans to hold their Fourteenth Annual “Fall Fest/Fun Fest” on Sun., Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carver-Roehl County Park, 4907 South Carvers Rock Road, Clinton, Wis. The main event this year is a K9 dog demonstration presented by the […]
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office has joined law enforcement agencies from around the state in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that is targeting drunk driving. Additional officers will be deployed between now and the Labor Day holiday with a particular emphasis on the weekends. Previous enforcement and […]
On Aug. 19 the Parker YMCA celebrated the dedication of the gymnasium at the Parker YMCA with Becca Schultz and Anna Kalkofen representing the Parker Charitable Trust along with over 40 individuals and organizations. The ceremony was a campaign celebration and in honor of Patricia Jeffris Parker where by the gymnasium was officially dedicated and […]
