The Clinton Topper

A Fall Trip to Baltimore

About a month ago my wife, Cathy, asked me if I thought we should try and fly out to Baltimore to visit our son for the long weekend of Oct 14-16. Now, understand we have never been known as a couple that flies off for weekend getaways. Our lives have […]

 
 

Cougars Finish Regular Season with Win Over Whitewater

Cougars Finish Regular Season with Win Over Whitewater

With the this being the Clinton Cougars’ final regular season game, the Cougars were hoping to go out, dominate and be fresh and healthy going into the playoffs. They did just that as they defeated the host Whitewater with a score of 48-20. Quarterback Tyler Halsted would run for three […]

 
 

Friends of Carver-Roehl Park Hosted Fall Festival Fundraiser

Friends of Carver-Roehl Park Hosted Fall Festival Fundraiser

By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER The picturesque park spans 53 acres and is Rock County’s second oldest park. It is known for its winding spring-fed creek, scenic trails and remarkable limestone outcroppings. Friends of Carver-Roehl Park is dedicated to the safety and preservation of the natural beauty of this park […]

 
 

Clinton Cougars Defeat Edgerton 48-7

Clinton Cougars Defeat Edgerton 48-7

Something we haven’t seen much this season. Clinton would start off a bit slow, not scoring their first touchdown until late in the first quarter. That wouldn’t matter as they would go onto route Edgerton with a score of 48-7. Again all aspects would prove too much for the Crimson […]

 
 

Beloit Man Arrested for Felony Fourth Offense OWI

On Oct. 4 at 2:46 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted at the intersection of Grand Ave. and Bluff St. in the City of Beloit. The Deputy initiated the traffic stop due to the vehicle not having a front license plate and a cracked windshield. The suspect pulled into a […]

 
 

Fall is a Good Time to Check, Replace Smoke, CO Alarms

By John Rindfleisch, CLINTON FIRE CHIEF When you read this it will be toward the end of Fire Prevention Week 2016. This year’s campaign is “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” represents the final year of a three year effort to educate the public […]

 
 

Clinton’s 2016 Low Cost Tree Planting Program Available

Clinton’s 2016 Low Cost Tree Planting Program Available

Clinton’s current Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation will soon have destroyed over 200 ash trees on private properties in Clinton. Such losses degrade our community’s appeal, natural environment, ecology and property values contrary to Clinton’s Strategic Plan. To help combat these loses in 2016 Foresters offered a program to partner […]

 
 

School Board Previewed New Website Set to Go Live

By Mary Ann Inman, REPORTER The Clinton Community District School Board met at the Clinton High School in Room 311 on Monday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. Board Members present were: President Ken Luety, Gary Gilbank, Dustin Esselman, Evelyn Propp, Melissa Manthei and Jill Gunderson. Tom Howard was absent. Administrator Jim […]

 
 

Run with the Therapy Horses of SMILES

Run with the Therapy Horses of SMILES

A unique event to benefit the special needs clients of SMILES (Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills, Inc.) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, at the SMILES facility in Darien. This special event includes a 5K Fun Run/Walk with family friendly Trick or Treat stations and costume competitions. In addition […]

 
 

Homeward Bound II

By Scott Cernek HARVEST HILLS CHURCH Do you remember the old movie called Homeward Bound? It is the story about a dog and a cat that had gotten lost and had to travel over miles and miles of rugged territory and go through all kinds of harrowing experiences before they […]