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Reverend Groth, Jefferson Prairie Church, retires after 20 years

  By Mary Ann Inman Reporter CLINTON – Thomas Groth’s father was a music teacher and professional piano player, usually performing in four or five piece bands. His mother was a legal secretary and his only sister was seven years older. Pick up this week’s printed edition for full story….

 
 

Clinton students compete for Rock County 4-H Fair Court

Clinton students compete for Rock County 4-H Fair Court

By Cathy Wendtland CLINTON – On Saturday, May 21, the Rock County 4-H Fair Royalty was selected. After a previous Saturday of interviews, recording public service announcements, essays and a luncheon were completed, the youth were asked back on the 21st for the last part of the competition. Pick up […]

 
 

Rep. Loudenbeck receives Dave Duax Award

Rep. Loudenbeck receives Dave Duax Award

For bipartisan work to combat human trafficking MADISON – Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton), along with her colleagues Rep. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), received the Dave Duax Award from Fierce Freedom for their work to combat human trafficking in Wisconsin.  Pick up this week’s printed edition […]

 
 

Local WWII veteran remembers his service to our country

Local WWII veteran remembers his service to our country

By Celeste Lightner-Greenwalt For The Clinton Topper Born in Monticello, Wis. in 1925, Fred Wiedmer was born into a farming family in Turtle Valley just north of Delavan, one of eight children. Now, 91 years old, Fred sat down to remember his time in the United States Army during one […]

 
 

School Bell Awards to be presented at Commencement ceremony

  CLINTON – The Clinton Community School District is fortunate to have people in our community who support our schools, students, and staff. This year we are again honoring individuals, organizations, and businesses who have contributed to the success of our schools.  Pick up this week’s printed edition for full […]

 
 

They came from Clinton: Bridget DeLong Wozniak – Medical Doctor in Family Practice

They came from Clinton: Bridget DeLong Wozniak – Medical Doctor in Family Practice

By Audrey Buchanan Clinton School District This is the fifteenth in a series of articles about Clinton Alumni and where they are today. Bridget (DeLong) Wozniak graduated from Clinton High School in 2000, as co-valedictorian, and went on to become a doctor in family practice in Baraboo, Wisconsin. After high […]

 
 

Village Board reviewed finance, approved committees

  By Mary Ann Inman Reporter CLINTON – Clinton Village President Connie Tracy called the meeting to order on Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. for a financial review presented by Ehlers representative Jon Cameron. The regular meeting started at 7 p.m.  Pick up this week’s printed edition for the full […]

 
 

Clinton students participate in SkillsUSA, Champions at Work competition

Clinton students participate in  SkillsUSA, Champions at Work competition

MADISON – Ten students from Clinton High School, and 11 students from Clinton Middle School took part in the 43rd Annual State SkillsUSA Competition in Madison at the Alliant Center. This competition spans over the course of two days, and includes events such as photography, welding, engineering challenge (team problem […]

 
 

Violin Lessons

  For some reason when I was about five years old I began to have the desire to play the violin I think it was because my Dad always said how much he loved violin music, and I wanted to try and impress him or something. My Mom found me […]

 
 

Emerald Grove invites community to Memorial Day service

  JANESVILLE – A Memorial Day program will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 30, at the Emerald Grove Church, 8127 E. Hwy. 14, Janesville. The program is presented by the Emerald Grove Cemetery Auxiliary and will feature speaker Derek Hahn. Derek was a Sergeant in the Army […]