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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. This story contains a photo

 

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. This story contains a photo This story contains a photo This story contains a photo This story contains a photo

 

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. This story contains a photo This story contains a photo

 

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. This story contains a photo This story contains a photo

 

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. This story contains a photo

 

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. This story contains a photo This story contains a photo This story contains a photo

 

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. This story contains a photo This story contains a photo

 
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