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Aqua Zumba classes available at Rockport Pool through mid-August

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 16, 2024

The Janesville Recreation Division is offering Aqua Zumba classes at Rockport Pool every Tuesday and Thursday until August 15. The sessions, which run from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., combine the principles of Zumba with water resistance for a comprehensive workout.

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Janesville closes Lions Beach due to elevated E. coli levels

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 16, 2024

The City of Janesville Recreation Division has announced the closure of Lions Beach due to elevated bacteria levels detected in recent water quality tests. The beach, located at 1401 Palmer Dr., undergoes weekly water quality sampling, with the State Hygiene Lab in Madison responsible for testing these samples for E. coli bacteria.

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4 gas stations in cities throughout Rock County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 13

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 15, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Rock County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Janesville announces downtown & outgoing main street sweeping for July 18-19

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 15, 2024

The City of Janesville performs street sweeping several times each year. The fifth cycle of downtown and outgoing main street sweeping is planned to begin early Thursday morning, July 18, and be completed on Friday, July 19. The work is scheduled to start early in the morning on each day when traffic and street parking are minimal. On the first day of the cycle, city crews will sweep downtown streets and parking lots. On the second day of the cycle, city crews will sweep main arterial streets.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Rock County in week ending July 13?

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 14, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rock County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Southern Wisconsin Times area weekly mass times

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Southern Wisconsin Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Green County in week ending July 6?

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Green County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Green County in week ending July 6

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Green County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Green County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 6

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Green County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Rock County in week ending July 6

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Rock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Rock County in week ending July 6?

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Rock County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rock County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Rock County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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City of Janesville announces curb and gutter repair schedule

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

The City of Janesville will conduct intermittent curb and gutter replacement on several streets from July 17 to August 31, 2024. The work will proceed in the following approximate order:

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Janesville Water Utility announces first rate hike since 2019

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

For the first time since 2019, the Janesville Water Utility's general service rates will increase by 4.1 percent, as will the Public Fire Protection and Main Replacement (if applicable).

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Janesville announces weekly storm debris collection after EF-2 tornado

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. With peak wind gusts of 115 miles per hour, this weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the impacted areas.

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Janesville acquires riverfront land to expand public greenspace

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

As part of the Janesville Park and Open Space Plan, the City of Janesville has acquired riverfront property at 533 North Main Street. The city plans to utilize the 1.7-acre site to provide river access and extend the Riverwalk corridor between Traxler Park and downtown. The purchase will expand public greenspace and ensure that the Rock River remains accessible for community enjoyment.

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Janesville Police Department announces National Night Out on August 6

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

The Janesville Police Department (JPD) is set to host its annual National Night Out event at Traxler Park, located at 600 N. Main St., on August 6, 2024. This free community event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Rock County's men's football teams receive $356,717 in 2023

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

Men's football teams from Rock County received $356,717 during the 2023 season, up 2.2% from the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Green County in week ending July 6?

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Green County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Paw Print Park reopens after June tornado damage

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jul 10, 2024

The City of Janesville's fenced-in dog park, Paw Print Park, has reopened to the public following damage from a tornado on June 22. Located at 2701 South Oakhill Avenue, the facility is a fee-based dog park within Prairie Knoll Park on Janesville's south side.