The Clinton Topper

School board grants permission to seek facilities assessment

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER The Clinton Community District School Board met at the Clinton High School on Monday, Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. Board Members present were: Gary Gilbank, Jill Gunderson, Ken Luety, Evelyn Propp, and Tom Howard. Melissa Manthei was ab-sent. Melissa Manthei was appointed Board Clerk. Dustin Esselman’s […]

 
 

Mud and scary dogs: Troubles on the farm

By Scott Cernek HARVEST HILLS CHURCH What a muddy mess it is out there on the farm these days. Usually we deal with this kind of muck and mire in late February and early March, but this year we are dealing with it here in January. Last Saturday, in fact, […]

 
 

DR. FRANK F. SHULER, 90

Dr. Frank F. Shuler, 90, of Blue Spring Lake in Palmyra, died peacefully on Jan. 15, 2017 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson creek. Frank was born on April 1, 1926 the son of Frank and Ruth (Ko-thman) Shuler. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1944 and enlisted in the […]

 
 

PATRICIA P. WOOD AZZARELLO, 83

PATRICIA P. WOOD AZZARELLO, 83

Patricia Pearl Wood Azzarello, 83, died Jan. 14, 2017 at a Presque Isle health care facility. She was born May 3, 1933 in Presque Isle, Maine, the daughter of Philip G. and Ruby (Wilcox) Wood. She attended the Presque Isle school system. She worked for Taterstate Potato Processing Plant for […]

 
 

A Visit From an Old Friend

By Scott Cernek, HARVEST HILLS CHURCH Two years ago we had an opportunity to host an exchange student from Australia. At the time we had no idea what a joy this would be. This is how it came to be. A good friend of ours was scheduled to host this […]

 
 

Tips for Surviving the Cold, Flu Season

By Chief John Rindfleish, Clinton FD  Last week we talked about the common cold or rhinovirus and how it has made its way into the area. Well, there has also been a rash of influenza in town and here is a few ways to help you if you’re infected. Flu […]

 
 

Milt Thompson Visited Middle School, Talked about Race

Milt Thompson Visited Middle School, Talked about Race

 By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER   Speaker Milton Thompson captured the attention of sixth grade students from the English/Language Arts classes taught by Mrs. Cernek and Mrs. Crane. Two sessions were held with about 40 students attending each. Students had already studied America’s civil rights journey and were prepared to […]

 
 

1/19/17 Clinton Classifieds

1/19/17 Clinton Classifieds

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The Book with No Words

As a brand new year begins I can’t help but reflect and thank God for all the blessings of the year that has just ended.  First of all, we continue to live in the greatest country that this world has ever seen. In the USA we have a myriad of […]

 
 

One Person Killed on I-90 in Rock County

On Saturday, Jan. 7 at approximately 4:38 a.m., Wisconsin State Patrol requested assistance from the Rock County Sheriff’s office, town of Turtle Fire Department, Janesville Fire Department and MD-1 for a traffic accident with injuries on I-39/90 near County Highway S. Initial reports indicated the accident was a head on […]