Adams Publishing Group reducing employee pay at Janesville Gazette and area newspapers
The economic downturn of the coronavirus outbreak is hitting the local newspaper industry. Adams Publishing Group, which owns the Janesville Gazette, Beloit Daily News and Milton Courier, notified employees Tuesday that all salaried workers will be taking
SSM Health suspending in-person prescription pickup
SSM Health is trying to reduce direct contact with patients needing to pick up prescriptions. The health provider announced it will no longer allow the public to come directly to its pharmacy/prescription center to pick up medications
Rock County health providers and first responders asking for protective equipment
The widespread shortage of personal protective equipment is hitting Rock County. Rock County officials issued a plea to the public on Tuesday, asking if any community members or companies have masks, gowns or face shields available for
YMCA of Northern Rock County gauging local need for emergency child care
The YMCA of Northern Rock County wants to know what level of child care is still needed during the coronavirus outbreak. CEO Angie Bolson said the non-profit is prepared to reopen its doors to help watch over
Job Centers close doors
The State Department of Workforce Development is closing Job Centers across the state starting Wednesday to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Services at the Rock County Job Center will still be available on-line or over the
Local charity urges calm
Marc Perry with Community Action of Rock and Walworth Counties says panic buying can hurt the most needy. Perry says shortages of items impact those with meager means the most because when they may have the money,
Sheriff pleased with public response to crisis
Attempts to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 outbreak may have forced most people to retreat to their homes, but Rock County Sheriff Troy Knudson says so far it’s had little impact on calls for service. In
Janesville fabric company converts production to make reusable medical masks
A Janesville fabric company is stepping up to help reduce the shortage of protective face masks during the coronavirus outbreak. Monterey Mills in Janesville normally produces fabric for paint rollers, apparel, blankets and padding, but President Dan
DHS Secretary Palm spells out consequences of not adopting ‘Safer at Home’ order
The need for Governor Tony Evers “Safer at Home” order to slow the spread of COVID-19 was spelled in the starkest possible terms Tuesday, by Department of Health Services Secretary. Andrea Palm. “If we continue on our
Banks reassure customers their accounts remain accessible and safe
Sheltering at home doesn’t mean you need to rush out and make a big withdrawal from your bank or credit union. Rose Oswald Poels is CEO and President of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, says people are understandably