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Sex offender released in Whitewater
The Rock County Sheriff’s office is making the public aware of a convicted sex offender who is moving in to the community. 58-year-old Christopher A. Strong has been relocated to 11046 East County Road N in Whitewater. Strong was convicted of first-degree sexual assault of a child in Racine...
'So much healing for me here.' Once-grieving Janesville mom now supports other mothers in need
JANESVILLE — Jina Shinkay’s involvement at the Pregnancy Helpline & Resource Center in Janesville started in the simplest of ways and in the toughest of life moments — dropping off donations after several miscarriages and the stillborn birth of her daughter. She later began organizing baby clothes one day a week, and then began shadowing counselors on call and completed training to answer hotline calls. Now, she volunteers three days...
'Museum Night' at Music at the Marv: Downtown Janesville, Inc. and Children’s Museum of Rock County hosting fundraiser event
JANESVILLE — Downtown Janesville, Inc. and the Children’s Museum of Rock County are co-hosting a fundraising event at Music at the Marv this Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Marvin Roth Community Pavilion on Courthouse Hill. The program begins at 6:15 p.m. with introductions by representatives for both host organization, as well as special guest Ashley Kix, host of the Morning Show on WJVL. Museum Night will feature music from Grand...
Relay For Life of Dane and Rock Counties
The Relay For Life of Dane and Rock Counties will be held on Saturday, August 17 from 5 PM- 9:30 PM at Racetrack Park on the east side of Stoughton! The park is located at 1217 Racetrack Road. The Relay will also have a booth at Coffee Break from 9-3 that day where people can buy luminaria, make donations, and pick up information about the American Cancer Society.
ADRC of Rock County offers fall health and wellness programs for seniors
JANESVILLE — The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County announces fall health and wellness programs for adults 60+. To learn more or to register, contact the Health Promotion Coordinator at 608-757-5309 or email Lisa.Messer@co.rock.wi.us. Additional details and online registration are available at ADRC website, https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/human-services/adrc.
Public record for August 9, 2024
Rock County Felony Arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). JAKE OLSON, 35, of Milton, injury by intoxicated use of vehicle, June 1, South Carvers Rock Road, Town of Bradford.
Hwy 12 “Bypass” Work Completed: One less detour
The construction project that commenced on July 8 on the U.S. Highway 12 “bypass” between the Walworth/Rock County line and Cox Road has been completed, and the detour signage was removed by early afternoon on Saturday, August 10. The work consisted of repaving the shoulders and adding rumble strips both in the center and sides of the highway.
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