The Clinton Topper

School Board reviews wide range of topics

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER The Clinton Community District School Board met at the Clinton High School on Monday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. Board Members present were: Gary Gilbank, Jill Gunderson, Ken Luety, Melissa Manthei, and Evelyn Propp. Tom Howard was absent. Dustin Esselman has resigned because he moved outside […]

 
 

2/9/17 Clinton Classifieds

2/9/17 Clinton Classifieds

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Phillip E. Brown, 74

Phillip E. Brown, 74

Phillip “Phil” Brown, 74, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born July 25, 1942 to the late Ernest and Laura (Wheeler) Brown in Beloit. Phil graduated from Clinton High School, class of 1960 and worked for Admiral before entering the service. He […]

 
 

Spring training is back

By Scott Cernek Harvest Hills Church Here we are in February already, and in just one week pitchers and catchers will report to spring training to begin another year of professional baseball. As a lifelong die hard Chicago Cubs fan, there is one phrase that I didn’t have to utter […]

 
 

Innovative Tweens & Teens of the library dream bigger

By Mary Ann Inman Reporter Tweens & Teens of Clinton Public Library share a common bond as the library encourages learning, friendship, fun, and community involvement. Clinton Public Library Foundation recognized the innovative group this month. Participating members are as follows: Izzy Bieber says belonging to the group allows him […]

 
 

Knights of Columbus announce Charity Raffle

The Wisconsin State Council Knights of Columbus Annual Charity Raffle is under way. Proceeds from this raffle are used for the charitable efforts of Knights both statewide and locally, providing grants for fire, medical, natural disaster and other financial hardship relief. Locally, in Beloit and Clinton, we use a portion […]

 
 

Alcohol abuse, dependency is a nationwide problem

As a substance that most adults can easily obtain from their neighborhood store, or order off the menu at a favorite restaurant, the hard facts about alcohol use and abuse are frequently overlooked. Statistics about alcohol abuse can be quite alarming, however. Placing a spotlight on the damaging effects of […]

 
 

Jensen documentary to be presented at Beloit Film Festival

Jensen documentary to be presented at Beloit Film Festival

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER Robert Jensen passed away in early 2014 but his memory lives on through a The Bear and the Owl. The film’s name was inspired by a little girl’s love of bears and Robert Jensen’s love of owls. The screenings are going to be featured: Friday, […]

 
 

4th Annual Vintage Shop Hop scheduled – Small business is excited

Shoppers will converge on northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin for the 4th Annual Vintage Shop Hop on Friday and Saturday, March 3 & 4, 2017. Over 300 locally owned vintage shops, antique malls, boutiques, occasional and pop-up shops, barn sales and res-taurants in two states are rolling out the red […]

 
 

COLLEEN VANDER KOOI, 63

COLLEEN VANDER KOOI, 63

Colleen (McCawley) Vander Kooi, 63, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Agrace Hospice in Janesville after a short battle with cancer. She was born April 27, 1953 to the late William and Georgina (Thompson) McCawley in Beloit. Colleen graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, class of 1971. She married […]