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Aqua Jays prepare for nationals
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
JANESVILLE --
The Rock Aqua Jays have been flooded with challenges this season. The team has skied only one complete show, which was at the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show tournament.
Old homes, church featured on historic walking tour
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Monday, Aug. 4, 2008
JANESVILLE --
It's only appropriate that proceeds from tours of homes and a church built in the 19th century benefit the Rock County Historical Society, which has a mission of preserving, advancing and sharing knowledge of this county's past.
Lack of blood donors becomes a problem in summer months
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Monday, July 28, 2008
JANESVILLE --
The number of eligible blood donors is shrinking, and blood donations by remaining donors drops off during busy summer months.
National Night Out moving to new spot
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Sunday, July 27, 2008
JANESVILLE --
The annual National Night Out is going to be held at the Janesville Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
How fair is the fair? Survey will tell all
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, July 25, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Ten questions are being asked of fairgoers in a survey at this week's Rock County 4-H Fair.
Judges examine barn decor at the fair
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, July 23, 2008
JANESVILLE --
The Wild Wild West to All-American Beef was just a few of the barn decorations themes at this year’s Rock County 4-H Fair.
Rock Aqua Jays second in battered sport
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Monday, July 21, 2008
The Rock Aqua Jays scored the highest in these specialty award categories and took second place, overall.
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.
