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On tap: Good Works Brewing sees grand opening
MILTON — It started when two guys who worked together discovered a common interest in beer. Now, after many years of visiting pubs world-wide and sharing more than a few pints together, Josh Gibson of Stoughton and Ryan Reuterskiold of Janesville have announced the Grand Opening of their co-founded Good Works Brewing Company at 237 Parkview Drive in Milton. Scheduled for this weekend, the celebration begins with Ribbon Cutting at...
UW-Whitewater at Rock County to host climate change presentation
JANESVILLE — The Kirk Denmark Theater will be the site for a presentation about the effects of climate change. The event, “Solving the Climate Challenge: Lessons from the Past, Planning for the Future,” is set for 6 — 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the theater, which is on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave. At 6 p.m., there will be displays...
Rock County ‘cyber event’ was a ransomware attack
JANESVILLE — A recent “cyber event” on Rock County was a malicious ransomware attack by criminal actors, County Administrator Josh Smith confirmed Monday. Smith shared little about the incident and the subsequent investigation but said in an interview that an entity, which he did not disclose, is holding some files for ransom at $1.9 million. As of Monday afternoon, the county had not paid the ransom. “What we can say...
To ghost or not to ghost: Milton House Museum hosts paranormal investigation
Believers of the paranormal and Halloween enthusiasts alike were entertained by the special event hosted by Milton House Museum at 18 S. Janesville Street. “Into the Light: A Paranormal Investigation” was an in-depth tour of the museum’s purportedly most haunted locations and an exploration of all the equipment used to communicate — some believe — with spirits. The special event, which took place on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9:30...
Historical Musings: Creamery Building
The apartment building just north of the Milton House Museum on the city’s east side along Janesville Avenue has perhaps the most diverse set of uses as any building in the community. The two-story building has served as an apartment complex since the 1920s, but its prior uses included – oft times simultaneously – that of a creamery, event hall, roller rink, newspaper office, and clock smith. In addition, the large building was moved at least twice during the 1870s. ...
Milton’s first Christmas parade scheduled
Milton residents have something new to look forward to this year when the holiday season officially kicks off with the traditional four-day Merry Milton Weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 2 at 6:00 p.m. the city’s first Lighted Christmas Parade will glide down High Street, making its way from the staging area at Schilberg Park to the Gathering Place on Campus Street. Organizer Rhonda Mitchell said she had talked to several people...
Rock County Veterans Services Office rent will be more than anticipated
JANESVILLE — As the Rock County Veterans Services Office prepares to relocate in January, it appears that rent in the new space in Janesville will be more expensive than once anticipated. The county plans to consolidate all of its veterans services at a new location at 1747 Center Avenue on Janesville’s south side on Jan. 1. County Facilities Management Director Brent Sutherland told Adams Publishing Group on Thursday that annual...
Milton Senior Living honored for its work with disabled employees
MILTON — A senior apartment complex in Milton has been recognized by the state of Wisconsin for its years of commitment to hiring people with disabilities. Milton Senior Living, 600 W. Sunset Dr., in Milton, received an Exemplary Employer Award on Friday, Oct. 13, from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Recognizing October as national disability awareness month, Community Solutions of Wisconsin nominated Milton Senior Living...
Rock County Administrator Josh Smith gives ‘State of the County’ in budget proposal
JANESVILLE — Rock County has a public image to clean up, County Administrator Josh Smith said in a recent “State of the County” budget presentation to the county board. Smith mentioned in a presentation Oct. 12 the three pieces he says contribute to the county being in a strong state — organizational well-being, employee well-being and community well-being. He pointed toward culture as a priority, which he referenced as a challenge that should be addressed. ...
UW-Whitewater Chancellor Corey King: Rock County campus will remain open
WHITEWATER — As the UW System announced Tuesday it would close two campuses, UW-Whitewater was quick to say there are no immediate plans to close the Janesville campus. “Let me be crystal clear: the Rock County campus will remain open. We are investing in our branch campus. The future of U-Rock is bright. And we are committed to providing transformational educational experiences in the Rock County region,” UW-Whitewater Chancellor Corey King said in a statement Tuesday. ...
Humane Society planning fourth-annual Lick or Treat
JANESVILLE — The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is hosting its fourth-annual Lick or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. in its parking lot, 4700 S County Trunk G, in Janesville. In the spirit of Trunk or Treat, community members and their pets can attend in costume and enjoy candy, baked goods, and other treated provided by the Humane Society staff and volunteers. Decorated vehicles will...
Snowmobile safety class offered in Edgerton
EDGERTON — Online enrollment is now open for a Snowmobile Safety Education Course in November, taught by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office. The class is Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Edgerton Conservation Club, 900 Stoughton Road, Edgerton. Online registration is at www.co.rock.wi.us. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1985, is required to complete Snowmobile...
Whitewater Police apprehend kidnapping, battery suspect after search
WHITEWATER — A Whitewater man is facing a string of charges after allegedly holding a woman against her will for multiple days and pointing a gun at her head, authorities said. Whitewater police took Yefferson Guzman Rodriguez into custody at about 11 a.m. Monday, according to a press release. He was held pending charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment, first-degree reckless endangerment, battery, strangulation, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, according to a department press release. ...
Rock County Sheriff offers training for faith leaders as religious hate crimes continue
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is offering local faith-based leaders free training on how to protect their places of worship. The training is Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center, 1717 Center Ave., in Janesville. According to a Sheriff’s Office press release, the program is being offered in response to a series of violent acts and threats against houses...
The home-and-home Homecoming, 1963
MILTON — More than 100 Milton College alumni gathered at Main Hall last month for the Milton College Preservation Society’s annual Homecoming celebration. Each year the celebration offers a chance for Wildcat alumni to gather and recall their experiences on the campus of the college which closed 40 years ago. Much like all collegiate football programs, Milton College had its share of quirky happenings during its 81-year existence that ended with the unfortunate closing of the school in the spring of 1982. In the early...
Rock County residents take honors at World Dairy Expo
Three Rock County residents returned as winners from the World Dairy Exposition in Madison that ran from late September to early October. Chesney Speich from Orfordville beat out 112 competitors to win the Junior Division in the Showmanship Competition and afterwards competed for Supreme Champion of the show. Speich’s showing earned her the W. Terry Howard First Place Award; a custom embroidered jacket and clippers. Kennedy Zimmerman from Brodhead won...
Reflections on war: Photographer Iva Sidash shares with students images, thoughts on her work in Ukraine
JANESVILLE — Over two recent days, Ukrainian war frontline photographer Iva Sidash shared her experiences with students and others at the opening of an art exhibit at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Then, she followed up by speaking to students at Janesville’s two high schools. Several of Sidash’s photos are part of the exhibit, “The Wall: Witness to the War in Ukraine,” in Roberta’s Art Gallery in the University Center at UW-Whitewater’s main campus through Oct. 20. ...
Milton's city administrator candidates meet community, city staff
MILTON — Community members, council members, and city staff gathered at City Hall Sunday night to meet the four candidates for city administrator. Attendees played a round robin game at five tables. Each candidate had 20 minutes per table to ask and answer questions. Community members could also write comments or questions down for city staff and council members to ask in interviews on Monday. ...
Welch: stories of Samuel M. Bond and AD Hamilton
On September 17, 1862 Arthur D. Hamilton, a young corporal in the Union Army and Milton Academy student just two years prior, fell wounded at the epic battle of Antietam. Not far from Hamilton was his Milton Academy comrade Samuel M. Bond. The story goes that Bond carried his wounded friend three miles to a field hospital where Hamilton died of his wounds several days later. Bond took it upon himself to bury Hamilton in a cemetery in Keedysville, Maryland. Hamilton, whose family owned land...
City grant will help Milton Food Pantry improve the look of its building
MILTON — The Milton Food Pantry will spruce up its building façade with the help of a $5,000 tax incremental finance grant from the city of Milton. The Milton Common Council on Tuesday night approved the $5,000 TIF grant for the pantry, located at 26 Hilltop Drive. Milton Community Action Group, Inc. has run the Milton Food Pantry for more than 10 years without making any façade improvements in that...
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