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The Giant Python: Stories from missionaries

  By Scott Cernek HARVEST HILLS CHURCH PASTOR When I was a kid every four years my cool African Aunt and Uncle would come back to the states from Kenya, Africa for a year of furlough.They had three girls and a boy whowere right around my age who had cool […]

 
 

Healthy eating class for older adults class offered in Clinton

  The Rock County Council on Aging is offering a six-week educational class, Healthy Eating for Successful Living. This program is designed for older persons that will help build a sense of empowerment as they incorporate healthy changes into their life. Learn more about nutrition and how lifestyle changes can promote […]

 
 

Free eight-week Lighten UP! program offered in Clinton

  The Rock County Council on Aging is starting the second phase of a pilot study in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin – Madison and will be offering a free Lighten UP! Class. The next workshop opportunity is: Aug. 16 through Oct. 11 Clinton Community Room, Clinton 10 to […]

 
 

Clinton School District bids farewell to retiring educators

  The end of the 2016 school year also marked the end of teaching careers for several Clinton school teachers who have retired. Lois Keller Lois Keller began teaching for the Clinton Community School District in 1998. She began by teaching middle school and high school students who had to […]

 
 

Old Wooden Spokes

  I called one of my farming brothers the other day and asked if he had any old flatbed wagons I could use for a vegetable stand this summer. He said, “We sure do, you can have Old Wooden Spokes.”I was pretty shocked because Old Wooden Spokes has a legacy […]

 
 

Stay safe while celebrating the 4th of July

  Safety, Safety, Safety – It’s a clear warm night, you’re sitting in a favorite lawn chair, the kiddos are running amongst the chairs and blankets waiting for the fireworks in the park. All of the sudden a flash of light and loud boom disrupts the peace and quiet. Pick […]

 
 

Rock County Communications Center public service announcement video ‘Problem’

  The Rock County Public Safety Lip Dubbers are at it again! After our viral hit “Uptown Funk” was released one year ago (with almost 3.5 million YouTube views to date) the group is singing and dancing to the megahit, Problem, by Ariana Grande. The video is a light-hearted attempt […]

 
 

Village Board approved painting the water tower

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER Clinton Village President Connie Tracy called the meeting to order on Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m. Board Trustees present were: Ron Torkilson, Art Bushue, and Dennis Nielson, and Dina Knibbs. Jeanette Troha was absent. Treasurer/Clerk Pam Franseen Acting Administrator/Police Chief Hooker were present. Pick […]

 
 

Ballmer Elected to Serve Wisconsin Association of FFA

Ballmer Elected to Serve Wisconsin Association of FFA

    Clinton FFA member elected Section Five State FFA Officer Ciera Ballmer of the Clinton FFA Chapter was elected to a year of service as the 2016 – 2017 Section Five State FFA Officer during the 87th Wisconsin FFA Convention in Madison, Wis. Her parents are Ronna Morton Ballmer […]

 
 

Children invited to VBS at Jefferson Prairie Church

  Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church Invites Children to Cave Quest VBS: Following Jesus, the Light of the World! Located just north of Poplar Grove, Ill. we are planning a  summer kids’ event called Cave Quest VBS will be hosted at Jefferson Prairie Lutheran Church from July 11-15. Pick up this […]