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Janesville
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A single mom in Janesville received a free, refurbished Buick Lucerne from Midas of Janesville’s Project Spark program — the donation is expected to help her maintain employment, pursue education, and enjoy more activities with her son. WKOW
- ➤ Janesville Midas refurbished and donated a car to a single mother who faced an abusive relationship plus transportation challenges on Friday. The gift helps boost her mobility as she works to move forward. GazetteXtra
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Verona junior McKenna Thorson and Edgewood’s Katie Kohls and Olivia Johnson qualified for the final four at the WIAA Girls Tennis Individual Championship. They will face tougher opponents — the next rounds will determine who wins the state title. WKOW
- ➤ On Oct 17, Darlington aimed for a perfect season—Madison Memorial and Madison La Follette tried to stay in playoff contention—and Janesville Parker battled Madison East. WKOW
- ➤ The 2025 high school football regular season ended with key wins from teams like Janesville Parker and Madison East. Playoff brackets will be released in a live program today—setting the stage for the next round. WKOW
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Campfire Ghost Tales
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Palmer Park — Free entry — Gather around the fire for spine-chilling stories suitable for all ages, with treats and options for lighter listeners.
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Downtown Janesville Zombie Run
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Town Square Pavilion — Check website for registration fee — A spooky and fun run event in Downtown Janesville.
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Technology Help Office Hours
10 AM – 12 PM — Hedberg Public Library — Registration recommended — Get personalized tech support for your devices or learn something new with priority for new users.
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Bazinga Meat Raffle
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Bazinga Classic Pub & Grill — Tickets sold each round — Enjoy a meat raffle benefitting Project 16:49 with bacon every round.
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Memory Cafe: Thanksgiving Celebration
10:30 a.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Registration required — Celebrate Thanksgiving with gratitude at a welcoming Memory Café for individuals with early-stage memory loss.
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