Merrill Community Garden benefitting from partnership with Rock County Health Department
A pair of donations from the Rock County Health Department to the Merrill Community Sharing Garden in Beloit are already seeing results. Garden Coordinator Kaelyb Lokrantz says they typically grow around 1,000 food producing plants but since
Rock County Board supervisor defends himself against false allegations
An accidental slip of the tongue lands a Rock County Board Supervisor in hot water. District 10 Supervisor Brian Knudson is working to clear his name after he says he’s been falsely accused of supporting child sex
MercyHealth taking applications for Autism Support grants
The Autism Support Fund through the MercyHealth Development Foundation is now accepting grant applications for their third quarter grant cycle. Director Jennifer Johns says the funds offer financial assistance for families who live with or care for
Dayne L Gilson
June 23, 1963 – July 12, 2023
Meetings and trade shows could double in Janesville with WSCC

The Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted 10 trade shows and 25 meetings in 2022. Executive Director Christine Rebout says that number could double in a few years if the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center comes
Eagles nesting near Marling Lumber officially named
The bald eagles who have settled down in a nest near Marling Lumber in Janesville officially have names. Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center Director Dianne Moller says they decided to hold a contest to come up with names
AWARE in Evansville hosts Summer Hungry hood and hygiene drive
AWARE in Evansville steps up to fill a need at a time when children are home for school in the summer. Manager Amy Floan says food and hygiene items are being collected for the Care Closet to