Rock County Conservationists offer a child-friendly program celebrating Earth Day
The Rock County Conservationists are helping local residents celebrate Earth Day by offering a child-friendly program. According to a news release, Earth Day Celebration with Frogs, Toads, and Salamanders starts with a hands-on live display of amphibian eggs,
City of Janesville names three Public Works Director finalists
Two of the finalists for the position of Public Works Director in the City of Janesville are familiar names. According to a news release, after conducting an extensive search, the three candidates who will interview are Transit
Michels enters race for governor, La Follette gets Dem primary challenger
Another Republican enters the race for Wisconsin governor. Wealthy Waukesha pipeline construction executive Tim Michels filed paperwork on Friday. He’ll join former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch, consultant and Marine veteran Kevin Nicholson and state Representative Tim Ramthun
For Earth Day ‘No Mow May’ is taking root in Wisconsin
The No Mow May movement continues to take root in Wisconsin communities. Ashland residents are being encouraged not to mow their yards in May to help feed early-arriving bugs and birds. City council members voted this week
Local author discusses book about Beloit’s first Chinese family
A local author chronicles the rich history of Beloit’s first Chinese family. Beatrice McKenzie’s book The Wongs of Beloit Wisconsin follows the life of Charles Wong who opened the Nan King Lo Restaurant in the early 1900’s.
Delores Beszhak
June 6, 1930 – April 22, 2022 https://www.daleymurphywisch.com/obituaries/Delores-Beszhak/
Lawrence E. “Larry” Williams
January 9, 1950 – April 22, 2022 https://www.daleymurphywisch.com/obituaries/Lawrence-Williams-22/
Downtown Jansville Inc. promotes “Plogging”
Downtown Janesville Inc. is recommending “Earth Day” minded individuals take up “Plogging” this weekend. Plogging is a mash up Swedish words “to pick up” and “jogging”. The goal is to pick up trash while out for a walk
Janesville teen faces lengthy prison term
A Janesville teen-ager faces a lengthy prison sentence after shooting a man over a stolen bike. 19-year-old Kenan Clemons pleaded guilty in January to a single count of attempted second degree intentional homicide. Additional charges of operating without consent,
A local congressman hosts an identity theft and prevention workshop in Janesville
A local congressman’s identity theft and prevention workshop to stop scammers from stealing information draws Janesville residents to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County campus. First Congressional District’s Congressman Bryan Steil says it impacts some of the