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YMCA challenge participants strive to survive

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

JANESVILLE -- Why would anyone want to take on the challenge of walking or running 26.2 miles in addition to biking 112 miles and swimming 211 lengths in a pool in two weeks? Maybe just to prove one could survive it.

Averting tragedy

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Although the ways to prevent young children from accidental drowning are many, swimming lessons and automatic safety pool covers are recommended.

Mopeds scoot off lots as fast as they come in

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Monday, July 14, 2008

JANESVILLE -- Thomas Gustafson, owner of Cars Plus in Janesville, says mopeds are selling as fast as he gets them in.

Counseling helps woman keep dream home

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Sunday, July 13, 2008

JANESVILLE -- The Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Beloit/Janesville started offering mortgage foreclosure counseling this spring.

Jaycees' Fourth of July festivities at new venue

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, July 3, 2008

JANESVILLE -- Whether you want to spend part of a day or three days celebrating the Fourth of July, it's up to you.

Hiking offers families a chance to reconnect with nature

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, July 2, 2008

JANESVILLE -- There's pleny of reasons to go hiking with family. Time outdoors with the family, no electronic distractions and experiencing lessons in life, just to name a few.

Local Red Cross chapter selects new executive director

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, July 2, 2008

JANESVILLE -- David Diestler is eager to start as the new executive director of the South Central Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Coalition empowers those going through divorce or separation

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Tuesday, July 1, 2008

JANESVILLE -- Before becoming acquainted with the Family Unity Coalition of Rock County, Bob Bessolo felt helpless going through the divorce process.

Public to get a look at 'secret garden'

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Monday, June 30, 2008

JANESVILLE -- Seven gardens will be featured on this year's Rotary Gardens Home Garden Tour on Saturday, July 12.

Rotarians start Kids Against Hunger club

By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, June 28, 2008

JANESVILLE -- Wearing hairnets, aprons and plastic gloves, the line of adults was hungry to dig into its volunteer project—Kids Against Hunger-Rock County Rotary.