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Homes damaged, trees and power lines downed by confirmed Milton-area tornado
This story has been updated as more information has become available. MILTON — A confirmed tornado in the Milton area damaged homes and downed trees and power lines Sunday night, but no injuries were reported. The National Weather Service on Monday confirmed that an F-0 tornado with estimated wind speeds of 80 miles per hour touched down west of Janesville, near Footville, around 5 p.m. Sunday and tracked east-northeast for...
Milton honors military members who made ultimate sacrifice in ceremony at Veterans Park
MILTON — Milton residents gathered at the Milton Area Veteran’s Memorial at Veteran’s Park Monday morning to honor those who gave their lives in military conflict. Mayor Anissa Welch began with updates on Sunday night’s weather, sharing that there were no substantial injuries reported. The remainder of her speech, as well as the rest of the ceremony, honored veterans in attendance and men and women who served in the military...
WWII vet from South Beloit visits war memorial a week before his 98th birthday
BELOIT — Just a week short of his 98th birthday, John DeCori of South Beloit, Illinois was finally able to visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington this month, that was built to honor him and the 16 million American men and women who served in that war. DeCori was part of the 2024 VetsRoll program conceived in 2010 by Mark Finnegan and his brother John, co-owners of Finnegans’ RV Center, Inc. in South Beloit. ...
Janesville City Council continues discussion on event alcohol licenses
JANESVILLE — The Janesville City Council will continue at its next meeting on Tuesday to consider adding another layer of review, an additional hearing, to the approval process for temporary event alcohol licenses. A proposed ordinance change that would have routinely given the Janesville City Council final say on the issuance of temporary special event alcohol licenses, failed in a council vote in April. The vote was 2-5, with council members Paul Williams and Heather Miller, who proposed the change, the only supporters. ...
Community rallies around Roscoe Memorial Day Parade
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) – Poor participation nearly put an end to the annual Roscoe Memorial Day Parade this year. Officials say the number of people taking part has been in steady decline and feared they wouldn’t have enough for a procession. Then, just days before the Memorial Day, it all came together. “Luckily, the village […]
Neighborhood team: Fourth Ward group works to build, improve community
JANESVILLE — Residents of Janesville’s Fourth Ward gathered at their neighborhood park this week, to brainstorm ideas for bettering the neighborhood. While their children played nearby, members of the Fourth Ward Neighborhood Action Team shared ideas and discussed upcoming events and activities. The action team’s mission is to be a non-confrontational forum that connects people with ideas and resources and takes action to make the Fourth Ward a better place to live. It organizes cleanups and community gatherings, among other initiatives. ...
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