Public hearing scheduled on Kimberly-Clark tax break bill
A public hearing has been scheduled at the Capitol this week, on a tax break bill for paper maker Kimberly-Clark. The legislature’s Joint Finance Committee will hold the hearing on Wednesday, although state Senate Democrats don’t appear
Grinnell Hall hosts Holiday Bazaar
Grinnell Hall Senior Center at 631 Bluff Street in Beloit will hold a Holiday Bazaar and bake sale the week of Monday, November 12th – Friday, November 16, 2018. The bazaar will feature handmade crafts and gifts
Illikainen leaving Wisconsin basketball
Wisconsin senior forward Alex Illikainen has left the Wisconsin men’s basketball program, but will remain enrolled at the school. Illikainen didn’t play in the Badgers’ 85-63 season-opening home victory over Coppin State last week. Twelve different
Three Janesville businesses called before city officials
The Janesville Alcohol License Advisory Committee keeps the pressure on retailers who sell to underage consumers. Representatives of Janesville Travel Plaza, Maurer’s Market, and J-Town Spirits are scheduled to appear before the ALAC Tuesday about failing a
Local chamber tackles diversified workforce
A multi-generational workforce may be complicating employee relations for big and small companies alike. Milton Area Chamber of Commerce Director Dani Stivarius calls it a unique time in history with four-generations represented on the job. Stivarius says
Non-profits explore the generational differences in charitable giving
Hedberg Public Library is partnering with United Way Blackhawk Region, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation and the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin to host an event to commemorate National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, November 15, 11
Baraboo school officials consider action after racist student photo circulates online
Baraboo school officials are considering action after an photo of students allegedly performing a Nazi salute circulated on social media. In a message posted to its Twitter account, the school district says the photo, which allegedly shows
Teen arrested in fatal crash
(Gazette photo) A high school student is facing charges in connection with a two-car crash that resulted in the death of a 74-year-old Milton woman. 17-year-old Ty M. Matijevich of Janesville, was arrested on a charge of