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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Janesville schools' $98 million referendum passes; US 51 closes Friday

Plus, a few quick local news notes and a question for you about U.S. 51.

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News Notes

Referendum

Janesville School District voters approved a four-year, non-recurring $98 million operational referendum, according to unofficial results. It passed 13,352 to 11,731, about 53% to 47%. GazetteXtra

Janesville's school referendum passed by about 53% to 47%

Unofficial results from Tuesday's election

Janesville School District operational referendum

✓Yes13,35253.2%
No11,73146.8%

Source: GazetteXtra

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Janesville School District operational referendumYes, won13,35253.2%
Janesville School District operational referendumNo11,73146.8%

US 51

US 51 will be fully closed Fri., Nov. 6, through Tue., Nov. 24, from Delavan Drive to State Street while crews make added bridge repairs, said. The detour uses Delavan Drive, Beloit Avenue and Wis-11, so we suggest leaving extra time. GazetteXtra

Casino

Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit is now open. Executive casino manager Steve Abangan talks about the table and slot games, the restaurants, and a preview of the convention center and hotel. WMSN

Craig Soccer

Janesville Craig senior Willian Alvarez made the Big Eight boys soccer all-conference first team at goalkeeper. Senior midfielder Danny Soria, also from Craig, made the second team. Hometown News

Gala

The 22nd Annual Doves & Diamonds Gala is Sat., Nov. 14, at the , 1417 W. Airport Road. The speakeasy-themed fundraiser for Beloit Regional Hospice starts with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., and its goal is $100,000. Beloit Daily News

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The Wrap

Looking for early gifts? Check out the 23rd Annual Janesville Fall Festival Vendor & Craft Event at Woodman's Sports & Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 7. Admission and parking are free for shoppers, so you can browse the booths without spending a dime to get in. Happy hunting.

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Janesville schools' $98 million referendum passes; US 51 closes Friday

Plus, a few quick local news notes and a question for you about U.S. 51.

The TLDR

  1. Janesville schools' $98 million referendum passes, per unofficial results
  2. US 51 closes Nov. 6-24 from Delavan Drive to State Street
  3. Doves & Diamonds Gala set for Sat., Nov. 14
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