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Public record for July 26, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). ANTHONY GREEN, 37, of Beloit, physical abuse of an elderly person, June 7, 1900 block of Lafayette Street, Janesville. MICKAI WORTHAM, 17, of Janesville, 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, June 14, 100 block of West Holmes Street, Janesville. DRAKE DYKEMAN, 42, of Beloit, battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer, June 16, Riverside Drive, Janesville.
Merrill Community Center discontinuing all programs
BELOIT, Wis. -- Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties announced Tuesday it will no longer provide afterschool and summer programming for youth and regular programming for area seniors at the Merrill Community Center.
Celebrating 95 years of the Rock County 4-H Fair
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) - Janesville welcomes back the Rock County 4-H Fair for year 95! This summer the fair begins on Tuesday, July 23rd and runs through Sunday, July 28th. A county fair filled with rich traditions and fun for all. This fair is an annual family-friendly event held every July in Southern Wisconsin. Fair-goers come from all across the badger state to experience grand stand events, exhibitioner entertainment, great food and of course, the animals!
Fun for all. Games, rides, snow cones color Rock County 4-H Fair
JANESVILLE — Bright skies and comfortable temperatures drew a crowd to the Rock County 4-H Fair Thursday, as day three of the annual event was headlined in the evening by the country music band LoCash. Jamie Coyle said she attends the fair every year. She was there Thursday night with Travis Lyga, sitting in the second row of the grandstand waiting for LoCash to hit the stage. Coyle, a self-proclaimed...
Fairest of them all. As Rock County Fair begins, new Fairest crowned
JANESVILLE — Sparkly dresses, crowns and sashes abounded Tuesday as three young women competed to be named the 2024 Rock County Fairest of the Fair. In the end, Natalie Abey of Plymouth 4-H was crowned this year’s Fairest in a ceremony at the Craig Pavilion. Lily McCoy of Magnolia 4-H and Carol Traynor of Milton FFA were named members of the Court of Honor. Just prior to the ceremony Tuesday...
Community responds to abandoned dogs in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Over 54 dogs were abandoned and rescued last week at Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park and community members stepped up to help those who are now responsible. After a local dog-walker mistook the dogs for foxes, Boone County Animal Services got a call from the Sheriff’s Department about the abandonment. It was […]
WisDOT: Center Avenue construction on track despite summer rain
JANESVILLE — The reconstruction of Center Avenue remains on track to wrap up in November despite heavy rain in recent months, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation says. The $9.4 million tear-up and resurfacing of Center Avenue, from Nicolet Street to West Court Street, began in March and has impacted motorists, residents and businesses along the corridor. Adam Kopp, a project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, said the work...
Illinois Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants
If you think you look just like your mom or dad, you might want to enter this Look-A-Like contest at the Boone County Fair this August. I love these types of contests. I wish I could enter a Look-A-Like contest with my mom or dad, but I actually looked adopted - straight up don't resemble either of my parents. Okay, that's a lie. People say I look like my mom with my dad's complexion, but I couldn't pass as my mom's doppelgänger. That'd be cool, though!
Hot time at the fair. Glassblowing demos, UW band add to the fun at the Rock County 4-H Fair
JANESVILLE — Molten glass and the high-energy UW Band turned up the heat at the Rock County 4-H Fair Wednesday, on an already steamy weather day. The band was the evening grandstand entertainment, sounds of the drum line and horn line echoing throughout the fairgrounds. Some fairgoers watched from grandstand seats while many more listened while enjoying funnel cakes, cream puffs and roasted corn, wandering through animals barns, playing carnival games and waiting in line for carnival rides. ...
102-year-old Veteran among 7 taking flight in WW2 era biplane
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO) — A 102-year-old World War 2 veteran, along with seven other vets, took to the ski in a World War 2 era Boeing Stearman Biplane on Thursday. Eugene Kleindl was the first to take to the sky. At 102 years old, he is the oldest of the group of veterans. He […]
Rock County Children’s Museum receives $250,000 matching donation
Fundraising for the Rock County Children’s Museum is closing in on the $9 million mark. An anonymous donor has agreed to match all donations to the museum’s $10 million capital campaign – up to $250,000 – through the end of the year. Campaign funds will be...
Hedberg Library will no longer charge late fines
JANESVILLE — The Hedberg Public Library Board of Trustees has voted to do away with library fines on all materials starting Sept. 1. The vote took place Tuesday, July 16. “We are hopeful that going fine free will encourage greater use of the library by those of limited income,” said board President Katy Grogan. “This decision reflects our commitment to removing barriers to the use of the library.” ...
Janesville school board approves two referendums addressing district funding for Nov. ballot
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The School District of Janesville (SDJ) unanimously approved the addition of two referendum questions on November’s ballot, both addressing decreased state funding in recent years. The first question will ask voters to renew a $14.5 million referendum that the community approved in 2020, extending the...
Relay For Life of Dane and Rock Counties planning meeting is July 30
Relay For Life of Dane and Rock Counties welcomes anyone interested in learning more about the American Cancer Society or Relay For Life to attend our team planning meetings. We ask that each team try to have representation at the Team Meetings as we plan and discuss our 2024 event.
Alliant Energy workers return from providing aid in Illinois
Workers from Alliant Energy are able to return the favor so to speak. Alliant Spokesperson Tony Palese says 71 employees, including some from Janesville, just returned from helping to restore power in northern Illinois where 25 confirmed tornados left 430,000 ComEd customers in the dark. Palese says Alliant was able...
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