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4th annual Whitewater Pride Rally is Saturday
WHITEWATER — Whitewater’s fourth annual Pride Rally, a free, family-friendly celebration, is Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Cravath Lakefront Park in downtown Whitewater. The Pride Rally will include activities for children, adults, and even the family pets, all in support of our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors, with a focus on high school and college students. The events include music, performances, over 30 vendors, and...
Oregon man charged with throwing molotov cocktail through girlfriend's window
JANESVILLE— A 36-year-old convicted felon from Oregon, Wis., was charged in court Wednesday for throwing a flaming Bud Light bottle into his girlfriend’s bathroom to start a fire. Matthew Kitsemble, was charged with two counts of first degree recklessly endangering safety as a repeater, arson as a repeater and one count of selling, possessing or manufacturing a molotov cocktail. According to the complaint: ...
Hauntings and witches: Rock County Historical Society hosts October programs
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Historical Society is hosting two new programs in October that focus on paranormal activity and witchcraft. “School ‘Spirit’: An Exploration of Haunted Schools, Libraries and Colleges,” presented by the Society for Anomalous Studies highlights paranormal findings from investigations of schools and other educational locations. The program will be held on two dates: Oct. 9 and Oct. 23, from 7- 9 p.m. at the Tallman Carriage...
Water is Life: Photographer showcases native Americans' connection to water
JANESVILLE — In November, in her third art installation at the Hedberg Public Library, Kim Hoholek will explore the sacred connection between water and women. “Water (Nibi) is Life” will feature images that celebrate the spiritual and cultural significance of water in native American traditions, such as water pouring on women’s hands. Hoholek is part of Allies of Native Nations and through that has created educational exhibits for the library...
Janesville Parker's boys soccer fall 5-1 to Monroe.
MONROE, Wis. — Janesville Parker’s boys soccer team fell to Monroe 5-1 on Tuesday night. The Vikings struck first with a goal from Jose Segovia Abrego assisted by Alex Garcia Garduno. The Cheesmakers scored the next five goals en route to victory. Parker next faces their crosstown rival Janesville Craig on Thursday at 6 p.m.
Cougars win against crosstown rival Vikings in girls' volleyball
JANESVILLE — As fans filled the bleachers at the Janesville Craig gym Tuesday night, the energy in the air was noticeably different than that of a typical high school volleyball game. And the Cougars (now 3-3 in the Big Eight Conference) rode that combination of nerves and energy to a 25-20, 25-13, 25-23 sweep over rival Janesville Parker (0-6 in the Big Eight). The high-energy environment can be attributed to...
Warhawks struggle with ineffective quarterback play
WHITEWATER — The two UW-Whitewater quarterbacks that saw the field on Saturday tossed a combined five interceptions in the Warhawks’ 35-17 loss against non-conference rival Mary Hardin-Baylor. The established running game that had so much success in UW-Whitewater’s first two games averaged just 2.4 yards-per-carry. And all day long, the Warhawks’ defense had their backs against the wall as they’re offense struggled. Heading into a bye-week before conference play begins,...
Janesville Superintendent Mark Holzman given pay raise
JANESVILLE — Janesville School District Superintendent Mark Holzman has received a 3% salary increase. The school board approved increasing his salary to $215,590 per year in closed session Aug. 27. It was a 3% increase, according to school distirct documents. He received a 5.9% raise at the start of the 2023-24 school year. An email to the school district for the 2023-24 salary wasn’t immediately returned. ...
Minority Excellence Organization: Blackhawk Technical College adds group to support students of color
JANESVILLE — A new Blackhawk Technical College organization has been established to support students of color through academic, personal development and community engagement resources. That organization, the Minority Excellence Organization, offers a range of services and resources to promote student success, a release from the college states. “Through mentorship, academic support, leadership development and networking opportunities, MEO equips students with the tools they need to thrive both on campus and...
Milton superintendent: Enrollment up over last year
MILTON — Milton School District enrollment is up this year compared to 2023-24, Superintendent Rich Dahman told the school board Monday. The increase reflects the total unofficial enrollment from four-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade. Dahman did not share a specific figure on the districtwide enrollment. He said he will bring that to the board on Oct. 14 once they are certified by the state. ...
Walworth County nonprofits awarded $48,000 in COVID relief grants
ELKHORN — Walworth County, in partnership with the United Way of Walworth County, has awarded just over $48,000 to 19 area nonprofits through its fifth round of funding through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant-funding program. Announced in December 2021, the grant-funding program is intended to offset the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic incurred by nonprofits and charitable organizations. “The grant-funding partnership with Walworth County has...
Construction underway on more Riverside Park pickleball courts
JANESVILLE — The construction of new pickleball courts in Riverside Park is underway as the season draws to a close. In June, the Janesville City Council awarded a $500,000 bid to Rock Road Companies, Inc., of Janesville to construct six more pickleball courts in Riverside Park behind the existing courts. The total number of courts will now be 12. Construction began Sept. 12. ...
Walworth County hosting clean sweep recycling events
ELKHORN — Walworth County will host residential clean sweep recycling events on Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5, at Walworth County Public Works, W4097, County NN, Elkhorn. No registration is required. The clean sweep program safely collects and disposes of waste through a licensed facility. On Oct. 4 from 3:30-5:30 p.m., residents may dispose of household hazardous waste. Acceptable hazardous waste products arethose labeled caustic, acid, flammable, danger, warning...
Brodhead/Juda shuts down Dodgeville's passing game in 45-15 win
BRODHEAD, Wis. — Dodgeville quarterback Nathan Johnson had engineered a stellar drive, hitting his receivers time and time again for chunk plays that brought the Dodgers to the 1-yard line. Down 24-7 to Brodhead/Juda and with the first half ticking closer to an end, a score would propel Dodgeville back into contention. Johnson took the second-down snap from the shotgun and quickly looked to his left, firing a pass into...
Cougars explode for 44 points in first quarter to down Purgolders
For the visiting Janesville Craig Cougars, it was touchdown after touchdown at Lussier Stadium on Friday night in Big Eight Conference football action. The Cougars (3-2, 2-1) pounced in the first quarter with 44 points and scored another 14 points in the second quarter for a 58-21 win against Madison East. Quarterback Paul Platts had an efficient night throwing for 111 yards on just eight attempts, along with three touchdown...
Football: Monona Grove puts an end to Milton's undefeated season
Milton’s undefeated streak halted on Friday night in a 26-21 road Badger-Large Conference football loss to Monona Grove. Silver Eagles quarterback Jace Thomsen connected on two first-quarter touchdown passes for a 14-0 lead. Thomsen’s four touchdowns and only one interception guided Monona Grove to a victory, as they scored a touchdown in all but one quarter. All seven of the game’s touchdowns came on passes from the quarterbacks. ...
Football roundup: Lake Mills shuts out Turner
LAKE MILLS — There was no pouting along the Beloit Turner sidelines following Friday night’s 21-0 defeat to undefeated Lake Mills. No heads were hung, and not a disparaging word could be found in the post-game huddle conducted by Trojans head coach Grant McLain. The reason? The short-handed Trojans had just fought the good fight against the powerful L-Cats despite falling to 2-3 on the season. ...
Beer-story: 1850s Northside Brewery re-emerging along the Rock River in Janesville
JANESVILLE — Tucked into the west bank of the Rock River, along the Kiwanis Trail in Janesville, are the ruins of what was once a successful local brewery. Janesville native and amateur beer historian Robert Bier, the Rock County Historical Society, and others, have teamed since 2015 to excavate the Northside Brewery. It operated along the river from the mid-1800s until an evolving industry landscape and related pressures sent it into bankruptcy in 1939. ...
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigns for US Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Janesville
JANESVILLE — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro offered a few “simple” steps for success while campaigning for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Janesville on Saturday. “Three letters,” Shapiro told a group of Baldwin supporters at the Janesville Woman’s Club. “G, S and D — get stuff done. That’s Sen. Baldwin.” Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin, is facing a challenge from businessman Eric Hovde, a Republican, in the Nov. 5 election. ...
Volleyball: Cougars finish hard two weeks with 4-2 record at Taylor Invite
EDGERTON — Hosting Edgerton went 4-2 at the 2024 Taylor Invite on Saturday, including a two-set volleyball win against Janesville Craig. The Cougars also went 4-2 in the tournament, with their other loss coming against Stoughton. “This was the hardest two weeks we’ve had,” said Craig coach Emily Collas. “We played 17 games in 14 days. And I think they’ve only gotten better.” The Vikings played a tough match against...
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