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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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Walter Stormont

Originally from Janesville, Wisconsin, Stormont has lived in Bakersfield nearly his entire life with just a little time in Fresno while attending Fresno State University.

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Thu May 23, 2013

The Janesville Gazette

Public record for May 23, 2013

BURGLARY to a home in the 100 block of South Main Street, Janesville, reported at 8:52 a.m. Monday.

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The Janesville Gazette

Grassman pick at BTC raises eyebrows

If you're puzzled over the appointment of Vic Grassman as a new dean at Blackhawk Technical College, you're not alone.

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The Janesville Gazette

Nationwide survey shows rising optimism among builders

"Things are looking much better for us," said Cullen, president and chief executive officer of J.P. Cullen & Sons, the Janesville construction company that now includes a fifth generation of family members and last week issued 574 paychecks.

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The Janesville Gazette

Data Dimensions of Janesville to expand Iowa facility

Earlier this month, Data Dimensions broke ground on a $6 million operations facility in Clinton, where the company has operated since 1988.

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The Janesville Gazette

An outlet for creative writing

I joined the Wisconsin Writers Association about eight years ago. Now, I'm on the board of directors.

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The Janesville Gazette

Board committee advances benefit for domestic partners

DiStefano, who is not a member of the committee, originated the proposal, so he was asked to present it at the meeting of the finance/buildings and grounds committee at Jackson Elementary School.

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WIFR

Current Flooding Conditions and Clean-Up Measures in Rock County

The Rock County Sheriff's Office recognizes that while the water levels on the Rock River are declining, questions remain about current road closures and sandbag disposal.

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Wed May 22, 2013

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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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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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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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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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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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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