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United Way grants unveiled

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

JANESVILLE -- More than $722,000 will be awarded by the United Way of North Rock County to 62 programs and 30 agencies in 2010 and again in 2011. This story contains a photo

 

'The face of Lambeau': Janesville men are Packers' ushers

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

JANESVILLE -- Janesville's Tom Presny is one of five Janesville men among the 70-some ushers who stand amid the 72,928 fans who fill the seats at Lambeau Field during every home game of the Green Bay Packers. This story contains a photo

 

Aqua Jays might organize city's 4th of July festivities

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Nov. 13, 2009

JANESVILLE -- On the same day the local Odd Fellows announced they wouldn't host the city's 2010 Fourth of July celebration, the Rock Aqua Jays were forming a committee to explore the possibility of taking over.

 

Fire destroys tobacco shed on Albion Township farm

By SHELLY BIRKELO By STACY VOGEL - Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

EDGERTON -- Insurance will cover the key farm equipment lost in a $1 million fire early Wednesday morning, the farm’s owners said.

 

Cleaning up for the elderly and disabled

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

JANESVILLE -- The Rock County Council Aging has formed an alliance with the Rock County Sheriff's Office Workender Program to assist the elderly or disabled of any age with yard work or snow removal. This story contains a photo This story contains a photo

 

Get into the holiday spirit by adopting a family in need

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009

JANESVILLE -- ECHO needs people willing to help those less fortunate this holiday season.

 

Animal expert to speak at UW-Rock County on Nov. 12

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

JANESVILLE -- Dr. Patricia McConnell for 14 years shared advice about animal behavior on National Public Radio’s “Calling all Pets.” She also is an adjunct associate professor in zoology at UW-Madison. This story contains a photo

 

Post office preparing for the holiday rush

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

JANESVILLE -- Even if you have filled your gift list, you still need to get your greeting cards and packages mailed on time so they reach their destinations by Christmas. This story contains a photo This story contains a photo

 

People who are grieving struggle with holidays

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

JANESVILLE -- HospiceCare offers seminar, tips, programs to help local people cope This story contains a photo

 

Janesville vets bringing health care home

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

JANESVILLE -- The initial response to house calls was slow, but interest has picked up. This story contains a photo This story contains a photo This story contains a photo This story contains a photo

 
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