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Lions Beach Reopened to the Public
The City of Janesville Recreation Division reopened Lions Beach (1401 Palmer Dr.) effective Friday, July 19, after receiving water quality test results demonstrating that the facility is safe for swimming. City staff takes weekly water quality samples at the beach for testing to monitor E. coli bacteria. The week of...
Pheasant farm says 55,000 birds perished or escaped in tornado
JANESVILLE — MacFarlane Pheasants, of Janesville, this week shared the extent of its losses from a tornado that struck its farm on the city’s southside on June 22. “Our roots run deep. For 95 years, MacFarlane has been dedicated to producing the finest game birds in the U.S. and even the world,” it said in a release. “Unfortunately, at the end of June, a devastating tornado struck our Janesville farm, bringing unforeseen challenges.” ...
Firefighters turn up the heat at Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Rib Fest
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WIFR) - Three area fire departments serve the South Beloit community during a special cookout competition. Firefighters from Shirland, Rockton and Roscoe gathered at Viking Lanes to compete in the 2024 Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Rib Fest. During the event, hungry visitors sampled ribs from each department and cast their votes to determine the winner of the People’s Choice Award.
Locally made Valhalla Vodka uses an Icelandic filter
Over the course of his working life, Eric Dahmen has held a number of job titles: wrestling coach, engineering tech, welding specialist and, most recently, “corporate viking.”. That’s the nickname he has at Valhalla Vodka, a brand the Stoughton resident helped launch in 2023. It started as a joke,...
The Mickey Mouse-Themed Restaurant In Wisconsin You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again
Stepping into Mouse Tavern & Restaurant in Beloit, Wisconsin is like entering a whimsical world where childhood nostalgia and mouthwatering cuisine collide. This unique eatery, themed after everyone’s favorite mouse, offers an experience that goes beyond just a meal. From its charming decor to its delightful menu, every aspect...
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