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‘Stateline Farm Beginnings’ now accepting applications for yearlong program that helps launch sustainable farm businesses

‘Stateline Farm Beginnings’ now accepting applications for  yearlong program that helps launch sustainable farm businesses

Angelic Organics Learning Center (AOLC) is now accepting applications for Stateline Farm Beginnings® – a yearlong program that has trained more than 250 sustainable farmers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin and since 2005. Pick up this week’s printed edition for full story….  

 
 

Clinton Women’s Club to host style show

Clinton Women’s Club to host style show

By Celeste Lightner-Greenwalt FOR THE TOPPER The Clinton Women’s Club will be hosting a Style Show and Tea on Monday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Clinton. The idea came when the president of the club, Delores Risseeuw’s daughter-in-law Angie Risseeuw, store manager for Christopher […]

 
 

OWI accident causes injury at State USH 11, West Avalon Road

  On Aug. 14 at approximately 2:19 a.m., Deputies from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Janesville Police Department, Janesville Fire and Paramedics, MD1 and Town of Beloit EMS, were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover crash on W STH 11, and W Avalon Road in the City […]

 
 

Environmental study next step in proposed rail line route

  By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Plans to build a 278-mile rail line from Milton, Wis., through eastern Boone County and on to LaPorte, Ind., are in the next stage. Given the potential for issues, it was determined that the route should have an environmental impact study (EIS), which is under […]

 
 

School district names Staff Member of the Month of August: Sally Barrington

School district names Staff Member of the Month of August: Sally Barrington

As a way to recognize the outstanding achievements of our staff, we are going to implement a program designed to highlight individuals monthly at our school board meeting. Our first staff member of the month epitomizes what it means to have Cougar Pride.  She is extremely hard working, loyal, and […]

 
 

Rock County Sheriff arrests man on child enticement charges

Rock County Sheriff arrests man on child enticement charges

On July 27, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from the parents of a 16-year-old girl. The parents told deputies that the child was having a text message conversation with a 30-year-old male. The conversation contained inappropriate sexual content for a 16-year-old child. The parents said they read […]

 
 

School Board plans new meeting schedule, starts in September

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER The Clinton Community District School Board met at the Clinton High School in a new location, Room 311 on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m. Board Members present were: Gary Gilbank, Tom Howard, Dustin Esselman, Ken Luety, Evelyn Propp, and Jill Gunderson. Melissa Manthei was absent. […]

 
 

Clinton Fire Protection District to bolster fire prevention efforts with FM Global Grant

Clinton Fire Protection District to bolster  fire prevention efforts with FM Global Grant

The Clinton Fire Protection District has received a US$1,978 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. FM Global representatives presented the award to Fire Chief John F Rindfleisch at the Clinton Fire Protection District located on Ogden Avenue in Clinton, Wisconsin. Pick up […]

 
 

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival: 15 years and growing

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival: 15 years and growing

The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival will take place Sept. 8-11 at Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, Wis. This year’s festival expands to four days this year with the addition of a full schedule of fiber arts classes offered on Thursday, Sept. 8. With a total of 91 classes, the […]

 
 

Governor Walker appoints Rock County judge

  Governor Scott Walker appointed Attorney John Wood to serve as a judge on the Rock County Circuit Court, replacing retiring Judge Richard T. Werner. “It is my privilege to appoint John Wood to serve as a judge in Rock County,” said Governor Walker. “John has admirably served the Rock […]