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Maiken Westphal named Westphal & Co. CEO
JANESVILLE — Maiken Westphal has been named CEO of Westphal & Co., Inc., of Janesville, succeeding her father, John W. Westphal. Maiken Westphal, whose most recent position was vice president of pre-construction, represents the fourth generation of the Westphal family to lead the firm. Ownership of the company transitioned in 2020 to her and her brother, Fritz Westphal, a foreman in the company’s Globalcom Technologies division. John Westphal retains the...
Miss Beloit, Miss Outstanding Teen ready for state competition
BELOIT — Lizzie Sage and Maliah Miller are ready to put on their gowns and compete for Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin Teen, respectively. The local pageant winners, embodying the Miss Wisconsin organization’s qualities of leadership, poise, intelligence, and community service, will represent Beloit in the state pageants in mid-June. “For me, this is a dream that I’ve had ever since I was a little kid,” said Sage, the reigning...
Child care providers hang on, renew call for strong public support
A year after the state Legislature’s budget committee rebuffed demands for a major cash infusion to sustain Wisconsin’s child care sector, providers say they’re struggling to survive and child care resources remain stretched thin. “We are hearing just an endless story about child care programs that cannot hire and cannot retain staff, more classroom closures, […] The post Child care providers hang on, renew call for strong public support appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Hononegah clinches third straight NIC-10 softball title, carrying momentum toward playoffs
Hononegah's girls softball crew, one of the youngest in the NIC-10 and in the Rockford area, had plenty of motivation going into Wednesday night's showdown at Belvidere North. Win to complete the season sweep of the Blue Thunder and another conference title was theirs. It would also set up a...
Brodhead/Juda girls rack up nine event wins at Rock Valley Conference meet, finish as runner-up
Rock Valley Conference newcomer Monroe swept the boys and girls team championships at the conference track and field meet Friday in Whitewater. The Cheesemakers claimed the girls team title by just four points ahead of Brodhead/Juda. Two Cardinals girls took first in the 100 and 200 (Stella Arn in 12.42 and 25.81 seconds) and in the 400 and 800 (Kalena Riemer in 59.64 seconds and 2 minutes, 19.37 seconds). ...
As tenure winds down, retiring fire chief looks back, says 'thanks'
JANESVILLE — Jim Ponkauskas knew, at age 5, sitting in a fire truck on a call with his dad, that fire service was what he wanted to do with his life. Pankauskas, who retires as Janesville fire chief on May 31, said his father worked nights at the General Motors plant in Janesville and was a volunteer firefighter in Orfordville. His mother worked mornings at Panoramic, Inc. in Janesville. He...
Mount Pleasant police searching for missing 30-year-old man last seen in Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Mount Pleasant Police Department is asking for help to find missing 30-year-old Phillip Leonardo. Police said Leonardo was last seen on April 29 around 2:15 p.m. at GNT Jewelry Loan at 7944 Sheridan Road in Kenosha. Police describe Leonardo as 5 feet 10 inches tall,...
Janesville Craig routs Madison La Follette/East with 11-run inning
Bella Vitiaoli was the second Janesville Craig player in as many nights to drive in seven runs in a game, and freshman Ava Schaffner went 3 for 5 with four RBI as the Cougars rode an 11-run fifth inning to a 24-1 win over Madison La Follette/East on Wednesday. Three of Vitaioli’s RBI came on a bases-loaded triple in the third inning, and then she scored, as well, on a throw back to the infield. ...
PREP BASEBALL: South Beloit knocked out of playoffs in loss to Lena-Winslow
LENA, Ill. — The South Beloit baseball team looked ready to play the part of spoiler againstLena-Winslow after it took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning inWednesday’s IHSA 1A regional semifinal. But the Panthers showed why they’re seeded No. 2 and they responded with two runs in the bottom half and later poured on 13 runs in the fourth to knock the No. 10 SoBos out of the postseason with a 16-1 victory in four innings. ...
Illinois students pay tribute to fallen service members as part of Grateful Nation Project
DURAND, Ill. (WTVO) — Students in Durand are learning of the lives of fallen U.S. soldiers as part of a nationwide initiative called the Grateful Nation Project. In the weeks leading up to Memorial Day, the Grateful Nation Projects delivers a “Hero Card” featuring one fallen service member’s image, basic information, and a part of […]
Hononegah Softball dominating post season
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Regan Holgate is back with us tonight for another female athlete spotlight and tonight we’re talking about the Hononegah High School softball team. Regan says that they have a ton of amazing players and they have had only two losses this season. She says that these girls are so competitive, and they kill it when they step out on the diamond.
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