Hedberg Public Library hosts Day of the Children event
What started as a celebration of children in Mexico has expanded to become an annual event at libraries around the United States. Hedberg Public Library Community Engagement Manager Rene Bue says this year’s Day of the Children
Local Congressman reacts to indictment of former President Donald Trump
A local U.S. Congressman comments on the indictment of former President Donald Trump by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. 2nd District Democrat Mark Pocan says it was a good health check on democracy, and just shows that
Janesville Art League highlights digital photography and bumble bees
A new program from the Janesville Art League is highlighting how digital photography has impacted citizen science. JAL Member and Presenter Ann Peder Reilly says she is a member of the DNR’s Bumble Bee Brigade, and this
Evers taps Vruwink as Commissioner of Railroads
A former state Representative has been named as Commissioner of Railroads. Governor Tony Evers announced his appointment of Don Vruwink to fill a vacancy created by Commissioner of Railroads Yash Wadhwa’s resignation, effective March 1. The primary
Beloit offering storm debris cleanup
A number of severe storms over the last week have left debris scattered across Beloit, and the city is offering services to help residents cleanup. Parks and Recreation Director Matt Amundson says for the month of April,
Joseph D. Wilkins
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Judith L. Heesen
January 26, 1946 – April 7, 2023
Suzanne Ethel Carwardine
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Nature at the Confluence hosting oak tree giveaway
In Celebration of Earth and Arbor Day, Nature at the Confluence in South Beloit is giving way oak tree saplings. Executive Director Julie Uram says they’re giving out more saplings than ever with 375 red, bur, white