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50 Yard Challenge: Janesville teen offers free lawn care to those in need
JANESVILLE — Janesville teen Kadin Govan is making a difference for his neighbors and the broader community, mowing his way through the 50 Yard Challenge. Govan, 14, an incoming freshman at Craig High School, has mowed 17 lawns in the past week as part of the nationwide program in which kids age 8 to 17 provide free lawn care for the elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans and others in need. ...
State party chair: Dems headed to Chicago convention with energy, momentum
JANESVILLE — State Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler says Wisconsin Democrats are going into next week’s national convention on a high note after Tuesday’s primary. The Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago Monday through Thursday, Aug. 19-22. Wikler would not characterize the state party as in dire straights prior to Kamala Harris’ entry into the presidential race, but he said there’s been a noticeable improvement in energy and enthusiasm. ...
With storms in the forecast, Night on Festival rescheduled to Aug. 29
JANESVILLE — Due to the high probability of rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, Night on Festival presented by TDS Fiber has been rescheduled to Thursday, Aug. 29, from 4-8pm. This free family-friendly event takes place at Town Square in downtown Janesvilles. It’s an evening of music, food, local vendors, and activities for all ages, including: Live Music: Attendees can groove to the beats of Floyd & Associates promising a mix...
Pork Roast and Makers Market: Annual Milton Area Chamber of Commerce event is Sunday
MILTON — Milton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Pork Roast and Makers Market will be held on Sunday, August 18 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at North Goodrich Park. Vendors and community groups will be set up during those hours with demonstrations, hands-on activities and items for sale. Pork dinners will be served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. or until the pork is sold out. Diners will have a choice of a pulled pork sandwich or two pork chops. A side, cookie and...
Laying the foundation for Janesville’s local housing economy
This is part one of a three-part series, sponsored by the South Central Wisconsin Builders Association JANESVILLE — Housing availability, accessibility, and affordability are pressing issues in almost every community across the country, and South Central Wisconsin is no exception. In Janesville and surrounding areas, these concerns are at the forefront of economic development and community leadership conversations. The South Central Wisconsin Builders Association (SCWBA) is taking a stand to...
Ann Roe wins state Assembly District 44 Democratic primary
This story has been updated JANESVILLE — Ann Roe has beaten Cathy Myers in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 44. “I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the residents of the 44th District, and everyone who welcomed me at their doors for meaningful conversations,” Roe said in a statement late Tuesday night. “Your overwhelming support and engagement have truly inspired me. I’m ecstatic to bring that same energy into November. Let’s win!” ...
Ann Roe wins state Assembly District 44 Democratic primary
This story has been updated JANESVILLE — Ann Roe has beaten Cathy Myers in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 44. “I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the residents of the 44th District, and everyone who welcomed me at their doors for meaningful conversations,” Roe said in a statement late Tuesday night. “Your overwhelming support and engagement have truly inspired me. I’m ecstatic to bring that same energy into November. Let’s win!” ...
Janesville 14U Babe Ruth team uses big comeback to advance to championship bracket
The Janesville U14 Babe Ruth baseball team earned the admiration of its head coach Tuesday afternoon. Just more than 13 hours after suffering a 10-0 loss in the 2024 U14 World Series on Monday night to host team Eagle Pass, Texas, Janesville found itself down 5-0 in the third inning of its bracket game against Braintree, Massachusetts on Tuesday afternoon. The Generals scrambled to score five runs in the third...
Karson Milbrandt solid in start but Beloit Sky Carp fall 1-0 to Quad Cities River Bandits
BELOIT — Karson Milbrandt and the Beloit Sky Carp bullpen were on fire in Tuesday night’s series opener at ABC Supply Stadium. Unfortunately, the Sky Carp’s batters were as cold as ice as the Quad Cities River Bandits opened up the six-game set with a 1-0 win. Carson Roccaforte led off the top of the second inning with a solo homer to right-center field off Milbrandt, who was otherwise stellar...
JEA president: Despite division, school district, staff like-minded on some things
JANESVILLE — While the Janesville Education Association and the School District of Janesville have found some common ground, there’s still a divide, JEA President Laura Mattison told the school board Tuesday night. Mattison’s comments Tuesday night came weeks after the school board in late July declared an impasse with the association and imposed a final contract offer, effectively ending negotiations. Mattison said a “couple of great things” have happened since,...
'Museum Night' at Music at the Marv
JANESVILLE — Downtown Janesville, Inc. and the Children’s Museum of Rock County co-hosted a fundraising event at Music at the Marv Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Marvin Roth Community Pavilion on Courthouse Hill. Museum Night featured music from Grand Groove Hotel, kids activities, free youth T-shirts, silent auction items, food trucks, and displays of the children’s museum’s latest design renderings. The nonprofit behind the museum has said it’s closing in on its Let’s PLAY Together capital campaign fundraising goal of $10 million, with over $8.5 million raised to date.
Janesville School Board approves new Title IX policy with LGBTQIA+, pregnancy protections
JANESVILLE — The Janesville School District has adopted a new Title IX policy that will protect students in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as people who are pregnant or have pregnancy- related conditions. The policy also lays out a process for complaints, investigations and determinations into allegations of sexual harassment and violence. The school board approved the policy Tuesday with no discussion. It will address any allegations made for incidents...
Public record for August 13, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). WILLIAM PEYTON JR., 30, of Rockford, Ill., retail theft, March 16, 2023, 2900 block of Deerfield Drive, Janesville. AARON...
Baseball: Janesville suffers first loss of 14U World Series, still advances to bracket play
Host team Eagle Pass (Texas) didn’t treat Janesville very well in the final game of pool play in the 2024 14U World Series on Monday night. But the Generals didn’t do themselves any favors either. Eagle Pass scored seven runs in the fourth inning en route to a 10-0 victory in a game shortened to six innings due to the mercy rule. ...
Community members: Solutions needed for homeless proposed to be banned from library lot
JANESVILLE — Community members spoke up at a Janesville City Council meeting Monday night about a proposed ordinance change that would prohibit homeless people from camping overnight in a city lot adjacent to the Hedberg Public Library. Homeless people regularly congregate and camp out in the lot along the Rock River on South Main Street. Some speakers Monday night expressed concern about where the homeless people who have been residing...
Milton School Board sets $5 million recurring referendum vote in November
Clarification: A story that appeared in print on Aug. 13 gave the impression that the new annual tax impact of a proposed Milton School District operational referendum might be $1,200 or more for the owner of a $200,000 home. In fact, that is total estimated annual school portion of the property tax bill, with the referendum impact included, for the owner of a $200,000 home. The new tax impact is estimated to be just $42 per year for every $100,000 of property value. The information is clarified in the online version of the article below. The Gazette regrets any resulting...
Janesville City Council awards Palmer Aquatics Facility construction contract to JP Cullen
JANESVILLE — The Janesville City Council awarded a $3.4 million construction contract Monday night to JP Cullen, of Janesville, to replace the Palmer Park wading pool with a new Aquatics Facility at a different location in the park. The wading pool has been a fixture at Palmer Park for nearly 90 years. The proposed new Palmer Aquatics Facility would be built on the west end of South Harmony Drive. It would include a zero-depth entry, aquatic play features, lap lanes, a new pool building to...
Janesville City Council awards Palmer Aquatics Facility construction contract to JP Cullen
JANESVILLE — The Janesville City Council awarded a $3.4 million construction contract Monday night to JP Cullen, of Janesville, to replace the Palmer Park wading pool with a new Aquatics Facility at a different location in the park. The wading pool has been a fixture at Palmer Park for nearly 90 years. The proposed new Palmer Aquatics Facility would be built on the west end of South Harmony Drive. It would include a zero-depth entry, aquatic play features, lap lanes, a new pool building to...
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