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Rock County’s Partnership with Blackhawk Focused on Talent, Business Development
(Janesville, WI) Ryan Kanable, Blackhawk Technical College Blackhawk Technical College and Rock County are natural allies, working together to support workforce development throughout Rock County. The partnership between the two organizations helps drive a pipeline of...
Next Generation Seeks Zoning for Second City Housing Development
(Beloit. WI) Alex Gary, APG Homebuilder Next Generation Construction is seeking a zoning change from the city to allow it to add 44 single-family homes and 11 duplexes off of Elmwood Road near Prairie Avenue. MORE INFO
Clinton Principal Earns Rural Principal of Year Honor
(Clinton, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN Erika Stewart, principal of Clinton Community Junior/Senior High School has been named Rural Principal of the Year by the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA). MORE INFO
Gov. Evers Proclaims Blain’s Farm & Fleet Day Across Wisconsin
(Janesville, WI) Blain’s Farm & Fleet is proud to announce that Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has officially proclaimed September 17, 2025, as Blain’s Farm & Fleet Day in recognition of the company’s 70 years of service to families and communities. MORE...
Acts Housing Putting Affordable Homes on Market
(Beloit, WI) Alex Gary, APG The first of what will be at least 10 homes in Beloit that were bought and are being refurbished by Milwaukee-based Acts Housing hit the “for sale” market this week. MORE INFO
Grant Awarded to Fund Hendricks CareerTek Programming
(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN The Hendricks Family Foundation has awarded a grant of up to $1 million to the Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs for the sole purpose of operations and programming at Hendricks CareerTek in 2026. MORE INFO
‘Let Words Take Flight.’ Muralists, Master Chalk Artist Bring New Color to Downtown Janesville
(Janesville, WI) Hannah Powell, APG Downtown Janesville was transformed this weekend with new murals and chalk art as part of the annual Art Infusion. MORE INFO
Are We a Year Away from Beloit Casino Opening?
(Beloit, WI) Alex Gary, APG Even casual observers can see the progress of the $500 million Ho-Chunk casino being built at the corner of Willowbrook and Colley roads. The site was still just a grassy field in November. The first walls were added in July and now the...
‘We’re Part of this Neighborhood Now.’ Santa Maria Supermarket Celebrates Southside Grand Opening
(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk Yaatenen, APG After months of preparation, and anticipation, Santa Maria Supermarket opened on Sunday, bringing fresh produce, authentic Latino flavors and a family-run energy to Janesville’s southside. MORE INFO
New Book Focuses on Beloit’s Oldest Businesses
(Beloit, WI) Alex Gary, APG A retired University of Wisconsin business professor has a new book focusing on how some of Rock County’s oldest businesses have survived the ever-changing business landscape. MORE INFO