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Janesville, Wisconsin is located in Rock County. Zip codes in Janesville, WI include 53547, 53546, and 53545. The median home price in Janesville is $99,900 which is roughly $79/per square foot. More Janesville information.

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1 hr ago | Airport Business

AMTSociety Announces New Executive Director

May 22, 2013 - Cygnus Business Media and AMTSociety announce that Ronald Donner has accepted the position of AMTSociety Executive Director and Business Manager, effective today.

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6 hrs ago | The Janesville Gazette

Tears at the chapel

Sunday was a tough day at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Janesville. The Rev.

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7 hrs ago | TheBlaze.com

Paul Ryan is writing a book

So far, Ryan has been doing the writing by himself. The early theme of the draft is a broad discussion of American renewal, with an emphasis on the Republican future and the party's need to articulate what he calls the "American idea." Behind the scenes, Ryan is worried that the GOP is losing its connection with working Americans, and he has been ... (more)

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8 hrs ago | The Janesville Gazette

Addicts swapped stolen items for drugs: Police

Jim Holford said. They set the goods on a sorting table to be appraised by the people who ran the house, Holford said.

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12 hrs ago | The Janesville Gazette

Today's p.m. grade-school track meet postponed

This afternoon's session of the All-City Track Meet in Janesville has been postponed because of the weather.

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16 hrs ago | The Janesville Gazette

Do you go the 'the cross' church?

I was stopped by a co-worker a few days ago and they asked if I still went to 'the cross' church.

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Tue May 21, 2013

The Janesville Gazette

Washington, D.C. visit helps honor area veterans

In this photo from 2010, Dick Kath of Janesville, left, poses with his late father, World War II veteran Al Kath, during the VetsRoll.org trip to Washington, D.C. Dick Kath has volunteered with VetsRoll.org of South Beloit, Ill., for four years.

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The Janesville Gazette

Public record for May 21, 2013

ALEXANDER W. LEWIS, 17, of 1710 W. Luther Road, Janesville, at 5:50 p.m. Saturday at his residence on charges of maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession of psilocybin mushrooms and possession of drug paraphernalia, after police executed a search warrant as part of a drug investigation.

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The Janesville Gazette

Janesville plan commission votes down Menards storage unit plan

The plan commission denied the request on a vote of 5-1, with commission Chairman Ed Madere, city councilwoman Kathy Voskuil and residents Douglas Marklein, George Brunner and Judy Adler voting "no," and resident Robert Consigny voting "yes." After the vote, Madere told Menards attorney Ben Weiland to tell his colleagues the city and chamber are ... (more)

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Mon May 20, 2013

The Janesville Gazette

Public Record for May 20, 2013

ROOSEVELT B. GINGER, JR, 51, of 803A1 2 Benton Avenue, Janesville, at 4:45 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center Janesville on charges of battery to emergency personnel, resisting or obstructing a police officer and a probation violation.

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The Janesville Gazette

Two arrested in burglary case

Kenneth E. Harris II, 31, of 607 E. Milwaukee St., No. 1W, Janesville was taken into custody Sunday for a probation hold, according to a news release from the Janesville Police Department.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Janesville Gazette

Jobs, dreams, big plans: Blackhawk students graduate

Sophan Phat flashes a smile and his diploma as he walks across the stage during the Blackhawk Technical College 2013 Commencement ceremony on Saturday.

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The Janesville Gazette

Public record for May 19, 2013

2, Janesville, at 2:46 a.m. Saturday at Linn and McKinley streets, Janesville. It was listed as his second arrest on drunken-driving charges - BRITTANY A. SHERMAN, 22, of 702 N. Garfield Avenue, Janesville, at 2:51 a.m. Saturday at Parker Drive and Court Street., Janesville.

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The Janesville Gazette

Will internet tax pay off?

The U.S. Senate has OK'd the Marketplace Fairness Act, and President Barack Obama has said he supports it.

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The Janesville Gazette

Former city official chosen as Blackhawk Technical College dean

BTC President Tom Eckert said Friday he would recommend to his board in June the hiring of Vic Grassman as dean of advanced manufacturing and transportation.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Janesville Gazette

Stories published May 18, 2013

Blackhawk Technical College's president recommended the city's former economic development director be selected as a dean at the college.

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The Janesville Gazette

Janesville hires economic development coordinator

Hulick, who was named to the new position by interim City Manager Jay Winzenz, will begin his new duties Monday.

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The Janesville Gazette

'Popcorn Friday' proceeds aid retired Milton teacher

To help buy retired Milton teacher Jim Rotar a device to help him communicate, make checks payable to Milton Middle School with Jim Rotar in the memo line.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Janesville Gazette

Trophy 8-pound bass shocks Janesville boy, father

Hunter Bakke, 14, of Janesville poses with the 8-pound bass he caught recently at Lions Beach in Janesville.

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Ventura County Star

New Simi Valley city manager starts job

Levitt, 45, was chief executive of Janesville, Wis. He was hired last month as Simi Valley's city manager at an annual base salary of $200,000, $60,000 a year more than at his previous job.

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