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Janesville Craig routs Madison East/La Follette on Senior Night
Janesville Craig’s Senior Night turned into processions of Cougars batters coming to the plate, getting base hits and eventually coming around to score. Craig scored seven runs in each of the first two innings and beat Madison East/La Follette 16-1 in a game shortened to three innings under the WIAA’s mercy rule. “After only getting one hit on Wednesday, it was good to get the bats going tonight,” Craig coach...
Brandenburg a three-time champ at Big Eight Conference meet; Janesville Craig relays set school, meet records
Cayden Brandenburg sped to two individual Big Eight championships and anchored the title-winning 1,600-meter relay at the Big Eight Conference track and field meet in Verona on Friday. His efforts helped his Janesville Parker team finish third with 93 points behind Sun Prairie East’s 125 points and Verona’s 102. The Parker senior ran the 400 in less than 48 seconds for the second time since Saturday, crossing the finish line...
Brandenburg a three-time champ at Big Eight Conference meet; Janesville Craig relays set school, meet records
Cayden Brandenburg sped to two individual Big Eight championships and anchored the title-winning 1,600-meter relay at the Big Eight Conference track and field meet in Verona on Friday. His efforts helped his Janesville Parker team finish third with 93 points behind Sun Prairie East’s 125 points and Verona’s 102. The Parker senior ran the 400 in less than 48 seconds for the second time since Saturday, crossing the finish line...
Molly Baker knocks in four runs as Milton routs Waunakee 11-1 at Schilberg Park on Senior Night
MILTON — If you know one thing about Milton softball in 2024, you know it’s a team that is not going to give up a lot of runs thanks to Butler University commit Gwen Baker. In the last week or so — ever since a 2-0 loss at Oregon on April 30 — Kurt Mussey’s team has recommitted itself to having quality at-bats and getting Baker some run support. The...
Blackhawk nursing graduates honored in pinning ceremony
JANESVILLE — Twenty nursing students graduating next week from Blackhawk Technical college were celebrated Thursday in a pinning ceremony that marked completion of their associate’s degrees in nursing. “Nursing is hard, stressful, mentally and physically exhausting. Why would we choose to go into something like this? Because of the patients and families we have cared for and we’ve made an impact on,” said Melissa Nandory, a graduate and student speaker. ...
Blackhawk Tech graduates first-ever dental hygienist class
JANESVILLE — The inaugural class of Blackhawk Technical College’s dental hygienist program celebrated the completion of their degrees on Friday morning with a pinning ceremony at the Central Campus alongside dental assistant graduates. Both groups will participate in Blackhawk Tech’s commencement on May 18. “This is a momentous occasion,” said Lisa Johnson, director of the dental hygienist program. “Every student in our inaugural class took a chance on a new...
Area high schools set commencement ceremonies
JANESVILLE — The Class of 2024 is getting ready to turn its tassles. Area high schools will hold their commencement ceremonies over the next several weeks. In Janesville, Craig High School’s graduation ceremony is Thursday, May 30, from 7-8 p.m. at Monterey Stadium, 501 Rockport Road. In the event of inclement weather, it will move to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 1, at Monterey Stadium. ...
Rotary Gardens seeks city approval to build new greenhouse
JANESVILLE— Rotary Botanical Garden is seeking the city of Janesville’s approval to construct a new 2,880 square-foot greenhouse on the back of its existing Horticulture Center. The Janesville City Council will hear more about the proposal on Monday, May 13. The council is expected to refer it back to Plan Commission and to schedule a public hearing before considering approval. Rotary Gardens Interim Director Randy Hughes said the cost of...
Janesville man still without attorney in shooting death of ex-girlfriend
JANESVILLE — An initial court appearance for a Janesville man accused in the shooting death last month of his ex-girlfriend along the Peace Trail was again delayed Friday as efforts continue to secure him an attorney. Logan Barclay, 23, Janesville, is now scheduled to appear in court at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. Barclay’s initial appearance was quickly adjourned in Rock County Circuit Court for the second time on...
Jones Travel Company, Coach USA Van Galder win Republican National Convention transportation contracts
JANESVILLE — Two local bus companies have won contracts to shuttle attendees of the Republican National Convention that’s being held in Milwaukee in July. Convention spokesperson Jacob Fischer said Friday that the contracts were awarded to Jones Travel Company of Elkorn and Coach USA Van Galder of Janesville. Fischer said transportation logistics for tens of thousands of delegates, officials, press members and guests during the convention will be a “herculean...
Matt McCulloch, Janesville Parker and UW-Whitewater football standout, garners Janesville Sports Hall of Fame induction
Matt McCulloch knew he was hooked the first time he ran onto the football field as a junior on the successful Janesville Parker High School football team in 2005. “Once I got my first taste of that, it was ‘Yeah, this is what I want to do,’” the three-sport athlete remembers. “This feeling I get from playing football, the mindset, the energy it brings out, it’s electric. “It’s different from...
Public record for May 10, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). CHRISTOPHER CAUSEY, 50, of Janesville, first-degree recklessly endangering safety, possession of firearm as an out-of-state convicted felon and possession with intent to deliver THC, all modified with use of a dangerous weapon, May 5, 500 block Kentucky Drive, Janesville. JESSE OVERTON, 27, of Janesville, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, vehicle operator flee or elude an officer, drive or operate vehicle without consent and harboring or aiding a felon, May 5, 500 block Kentucky Drive, Janesville.
Sunny Side Up: Bubblegum cigars and candy cigarettes
I recently wrote about how eggs, which were once deemed “bad,” are now deemed “good.” However, just the opposite happened regarding cigarettes. Smoking was an acceptable part of U.S. culture for many years. In fact, it was even promoted. I remember seeing advertisements in Life magazine that read, “Nine out of 10 doctors recommend Chesterfields.” When a high school classmate’s mother was bombarded by anxiety, her doctor recommended she start...
McFarland holds Milton at bay in Badger Conference crossover shutout
McFarland scored its first goal right at the two-minute mark and Milton was unable to put a shot on goal as the Spartans beat the Red Hawks 5-0 on Thursday night in McFarland. Ava Dean opened the scoring for the hosts, and Emily Blattner and Elise Freeman both tallied in the first half to give the Spartans a 3-0 lead at the break. Avery Pennekamp scored on a dish from...
Milton wins last Badger Large Conference mini meet of season as five teams shoot 300 or better
Another talent-laden Badger Large Conference mini meet saw five teams shoot 300 or better at Oak Ridge Golf Course in Milton on Wednesday. The host Red Hawks came out on top with a 286, just six strokes over par as a team. They beat out DeForest at 289, Waunakee at 292, Fort Atkinson at 294 and Monona Grove at 300. Oregon, Beaver Dam and Waterford were further back. Milton senior...
Janesville Craig golfers cruise to team title at Sauk Prairie Invitational
Kyle Chrostowski led five Janesville Craig players in the 70’s to take top medalist honors at the Sauk Prairie Invitational on Wednesday at Lake Wisconsin Country Club outside Prairie du Sac. Chrostowski shot a round of 73, two shots ahead of Graysen Dunn of Sauk Prairie. Easton Haworth had a 77 for Craig, Alex Falligant and Wyatt Marshall each shot a 78, and Bryce Sullivan carded a 79. The Cougars won the team title comfortably with a 306, 16 strokes better than runner-up and host Sauk Prairie.
Beloit Sky Carp fall a comeback short, lose to Peoria Chiefs 4-3
BELOIT — Beloit battled from behind several times Thursday night at ABC Supply Stadium, but the Cardiac Carp finally ran out of comebacks. The Peoria Chiefs scored an unearned run in the eighth inning and then held the Sky Carp in check to pull out a 4-3 victory after being swept in a doubleheader Wednesday. Peoria took a 1-0 lead against Beloit starter Cade Gibson in the third inning on...
Janesville Craig grabs narrow team win at Janesville Parker's home tennis courts
JANESVILLE — The head coaches for Janesville Craig and Janesville Parker delivered a vital message to their No. 1 doubles players as that match in Thursday’s Big Eight boys tennis dual reached the end of the second set. Craig’s Nathan Kubiak and Hector Maroto Vera and Parker’s Tyler Furrer and Kaleb Erickson were playing in the last varsity match running on the Parker tennis courts, and the rival teams had split the other six matches of the night 3-3. ...
Janesville Craig battles for draw against quality Madison Memorial squad
After playing to a scoreless deadlock for more than an hour Thursday night in Madison, both Janesville Craig and Madison Memorial scored in a span of a few minutes, resulting in a 1-1 draw in Big Eight girls soccer. Several Cougars played through injury, coach Casey Berg said, and Kylie Wilson made 13 saves behind an effective Craig defensive back line. The pressure the Cougars’ defenders applied resulted in mostly...
'Pothole Patrol': In visit to Janesville, governor helps fill pavement
JANESVILLE — “If you do well today there is an open spot for you on the city’s public works crew,” Janesville City Manager Kevin Lahner told Gov. Tony Evers as he took his first scoop of hot asphalt Thursday to fill potholes along Lafayette Street. Evers donned a reflective vest and a shovel to help fill potholes in Janesville Thursday as part of his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour to help fix Wisconsin’s roads. During the visit, he also discussed his administration’s investments to improve...
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