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Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Janesville Fire Department, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will install free smoke alarms in Janesville homes and apartments upon advance sign-up.  WKOW

CRIME NEWS

  • A Janesville man, wanted for felony domestic abuse charges, was arrested at his home by SWAT after a standoff.  WKOW

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Milton School District voters will decide on a $5 million recurring referendum in November.  GazetteXtra

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • In Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District, Erik Olsen and Charity Barry, both Republicans, are intensively campaigning before the primary election to challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Mark Pocan.  WKOW
  • Janesville City Council is considering an ordinance to ban overnight camping by homeless individuals in a city library lot, sparking community debate.  GazetteXtra
  • Janesville City Council awarded JP Cullen a $3.4 million contract to replace Palmer Park wading pool with a new aquatics facility.  GazetteXtra

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Sunday Classics Summer Music Series

    Experience the enchanting atmosphere of the Rotary Botanical Gardens while enjoying live classical music performed by talented musicians.

    Sun, 9/8/24

    View event
  • Middle School Volleyball Practice

    Develop volleyball skills and teamwork during this practice session for 4th to 6th graders.

    Mon, 9/9/24

    View event
  • Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

    Participate in the bi-monthly meeting of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee to discuss community recreation initiatives and plans.

    Tue, 9/10/24

    View event
  • Adoptable Pets at the Library Event

    Meet adorable adoptable pets brought by the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin during their monthly visit to the library.

    Wed, 9/11/24

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The cure for pain is in the pain.

~ Rumi

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