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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. This story contains a photo

 

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

 

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. This story contains a photo This story contains a photo

 

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. This story contains a photo

 

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. This story contains a photo

 

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. This story contains a photo

 

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. 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

 
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