Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Janesville.
🏘️ Community
The Boys & Girls Club will open a new $14 million center on Sept.
8 on Janesville’s south side — a facility designed with a gym, classrooms, and kitchens to serve over 150 kids while seeking donor support to expand its programs.
Second Harvest Foodbank hosted a roundtable Thursday at the Beloit Public Library to address growing food insecurity affecting one in eight Rock County residents and one in five children.
Local agencies discussed cooperation (including a text network) to better share extra food supplies.
💼 Business
Local pet-waste removal companies are expanding their services in Janesville and nearby towns using scheduled routes and text alerts to serve hundreds of homes, including older customers and families.
Reporting For Doody began its Janesville route last year and now employs five part-time workers.
🎓 Education
The WIAA announced that 28 high schools earned the Award of Excellence for 2025-26 by meeting standards for sportsmanship, ethics, and community service (including coaching compliance and volunteer participation).
Recognitions will be presented at district Area Meetings in September.
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