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Marcia Nelesen
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Janesville population estimate 'suspect'
By MARCIA NELESEN - Thursday, July 2, 2009
JANESVILLE -- The U.S. Census Bureau has released its estimates for the populations of U.S. cities, but a Janesville planning specialist said that any numbers about Janesville are suspect in this economy.
Are long lawns a sign of the times in Janesville?
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
JANESVILLE --
City fielding more complaints about homes with long, weedy grass
City gives Goodrich second deadline
By MARCIA NELESEN - Thursday, June 25, 2009
JANESVILLE --
The city has given Brad Goodrich one week to clean up his construction site at the former Mercy Manor.
City of Janesville won't inspect homes
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
JANESVILLE --
City officials are betting a drop in residential property values combined with a revaluation of commercial property will get the city get into compliance with state statutes.
Council happy with new manager
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Even though city council members believe City Manager Eric Levitt did an "outstanding" job in his first six months, they didn't give him a promised merit pay increase because of the poor economy.
Council to look at charter ordinance changes
By MARCIA NELESEN - Saturday, June 20, 2009
JANESVILLE -- Who should have the power to make appointments to city committees? On Monday, the city council will consider changing charter ordinances so it would make appointments to the plan commission, board of review, library board, zoning board of appeals and community development authority.
Janesville man ensures golfers are fit to a tee
By MARCIA NELESEN - Friday, June 19, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Dave Langowski has a high-tech golf-fitting studio in his Eastwood Avenue garage. He bought the home because the garage ceiling is high enough to accommodate a swing.
Janesville's financial belt gets tighter
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
JANESVILLE -- Everything is on the table as the Janesville City Council faces an estimated $1.8 million deficit for 2010.
Potential city purchases would expand Washington Park
By MARCIA NELESEN - Monday, June 15, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Two potential city purchases in the Look West district could address two foreclosed homes, one of which is in bad condition, and expand Washington Park.
Shed removed, charges dropped against Briarmoon
By MARCIA NELESEN - Thursday, June 11, 2009
JANESVILLE -- At the city's request, a Rock County judge has dismissed zoning ordinance violations against K. Andreah Briarmoon over a shed she owns.
