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A unique event to benefit the special needs clients of SMILES (Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills, Inc.) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, at the SMILES facility in Darien. This special event includes a 5K Fun Run/Walk with family friendly Trick or Treat stations and costume competitions. In addition […]
By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER Clinton Village President, Connie Tracy, called the Village Board Meeting to order on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 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. Brendan Kress […]
A technical difficulty caused me to miss getting this article in on time for the paper last week. It’s the final week of the National Preparedness Month and time for the National Day of Action or the National PrepareAthon Day. This will happen on Friday, Sept. 30 and it is […]
The DeLong Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that it has purchased the former Gavilon Grain Elevator in Avalon, Wis. effective immediately. The elevator is operating under the DeLong Grain Division and will serve local grain farmers. “Over the last four years, Gavilon Grain has built and operated one of […]
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 […]
