Rock County Historical Society announces new president, board changes
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Historical Society has a new board president and other new board members. Don Handrow, formerly vice president, has been appointed president effective Oct. 7, following the resignation of current president DuWayne Severson. Handrow brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role, including serving as vice president of product development at Prent Corporation in Janesville for more than 32 years. ...
1927 Chevrolet a highlight of revamped historical museum
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Historical Society will host the grand opening of the revamped Rock County Legacies Museum 2.0: The Heartbeat of Janesville’s GM on Aug. 21. The event, scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at the historical society’s Museum & Visitor Center, 426 N. Jackson St., in Janesville, will feature live music by the Wild Flamepoints, food trucks and a Janesville-made car show. Attendees can take home a piece of history with bricks from Janesville’s General Motors plant. Admission fees are waived for...
4 Rock County nonprofits get $5.5 million in state project grants
JANESVILLE — Four Rock County nonprofits will share in $50 million in project grants announced Tuesday as part of a new statewide program. Gov. Tony Evers announced the statewide awards Tuesday. The four Rock County projects, that collectively will get $5.5 million of that $50 million, include: The Boys and Girls Club of Janesville, $1.75 million to help construct a new facility. The funds will provide dedicated classrooms for educational...