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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Milton Common Council will borrow $3 million from the Bank of Brodhead to fund the purchase of land in the Crossroads Business Park. The council expects to close on the property soon (details pending). GazetteXtra
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital partnered with Rock County Public Health to add a harm reduction vending machine to its emergency waiting room on Thursday. The machine supplies naloxone, fentanyl test kits, HIV test kits, disposal bags and education tools (24/7) following a recent overdose spike. WKOW
- ➤ U.S. senators from Wisconsin disagreed on funding proposals for a broken health care system during a key vote yesterday; Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushed for a tax break extension + Sen. Ron Johnson called for consumer-driven reforms. Nearly 300,000 residents could see doubled premiums next year. WKOW
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Janesville Jets vs. Fairbanks Ice Dogs
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Janesville Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting hockey clash between two thrilling teams.
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Read-In With Mary the Comfort Dog
3:30-5 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy afternoon of silent reading and storytelling with Mary the Comfort Dog.
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World Food Night: Belgian Christmas Market
4-8 p.m. — Sandwich Bar — A la carte pricing — Celebrate the holidays with delicious Belgian-inspired foods and drinks.
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Read-In With Mary
3:30-5 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — No registration required — Enjoy cozy silent reading with Mary the Comfort Dog and take turns reading aloud.
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Read-In with Mary the Comfort Dog
3:30-5 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy afternoon of silent reading alongside Mary the Comfort Dog with the option to read aloud.
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Babies In the Library
9:30-10:00 a.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Free — Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books in this program for young patrons.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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