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Red Cross hires new military coordinator

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010

JANESVILLE -- When Jason Harris returned home after eight years in the U.S. military, he was unsure how to connect with the county veterans service officer or how to use the GI Bill.

New housing concept uses active seniors to care for frail seniors

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010

JANESVILLE -- Millie Thomas, 91, moved into her new digs Jan. 15. The duplex tucked into an east side Janesville neighborhood is furnished with many of her personal belongings, including her longtime pet parakeet Bobby.

United Way expects to collect 96 percent of goal

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

JANESVILLE -- Leaders of United Way of North Rock County project the 2009 fundraising campaign will raise 96 percent of the $1.35 million goal.

Paul Benish impacts north Rock County with his caring touch

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

JANESVILLE -- Just when you think Paul Benish has received nearly every available recognition for volunteerism, he is acknowledged again for his community efforts.

Janesville police investigating missing woman

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Monday, Jan. 25, 2010

JANESVILLE -- Janesville police are asking for help in locating Karin J. Wildman.

Habitat for Humanity projects give families places to call their own

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010

Compared to the other 41 Habitat affiliates in Wisconsin, Rock County has a very good track record, said Dave Thomas, executive director.

Janesville area VFW ladies auxiliary marks 80 years

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010

JANESVILLE -- Wisconsin’s largest Veterans of Foreign Wars ladies auxiliary is 80 years old.

Man who jumped into river dies

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

JANESVILLE -- A man who jumped from the Center Avenue Bridge died Tuesday morning at Mercy Hospital, police said.

Young and old are the most at risk to the dangers of cold, exposure

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

JANESVILLE -- An elderly woman trying to save money on her energy bill turned down the heat in her house so much she slipped into hypothermia. Her core body temperature dropped to 86 degrees, and her speech was slurred by the time she arrived at Mercy Hospital’s emergency department.

Aqua Jays agree to host Fourth of July event

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Jan. 15, 2010

JANESVILLE -- The results of a community survey have convinced the Rock Aqua Jays to host a one-day Fourth of July celebration this summer in Traxler Park.