🌱 Janesville duplex fire draws 26 firefighters but causes no injuries
Janesville, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Janesville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Janesville duplex fire draws 26 firefighters but causes no injuries
- How a Janesville housing probe led to criminal charges
Also on today's calendar: Paint Nite: Lavender Buzz and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
- Friday: A morning shower; breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• No injuries reported for Janesville fire on Monday (wmtv15news.com) — A Monday afternoon duplex fire on Tudor Drive and Brunswick Lane in Janesville sent no one to the hospital, thanks to a quick response from 26 firefighters and local police. Crews contained the blaze to the exterior and attic of both units, and officials are urging residents to keep working fire extinguishers in their homes and vehicles. 
• Signature bonds set for former City of Janesville Housing Services employees accused of misconduct (wmtv15news.com) — City of Janesville officials say two former Housing Services employees are facing criminal charges after an internal review of the rent assistance program led to a police investigation and court appearances in Rock County. Both women received $1,000 signature bonds and upcoming arraignment dates, while the city continues dealing with the fallout from the alleged misuse of housing benefits.
📸 Around Janesville
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★ Featured events ★
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Downtown Janesville Spring Wine Walk →
Downtown Janesville, Inc., 20 S Main St Suite #24, Janesville
1:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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KG Breakfast with Buddies
Madison Elementary Janesville, WI 53546
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Marshall PTA Transportation and Safety Workshop
Marshall Middle Janesville, WI 53545
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Girls Soccer: 6th/7th MMS vs EMS
Marshall Middle School, 25 S Pontiac Dr, Janesville
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Paint Nite: Lavender Buzz →
Riley's Sports Bar & Grill, 209 W Milwaukee St, Janesville
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Paint Nite Brand Creative Events →
Riley's Sports Bar & Grill, 209 W Milwaukee St, Janesville
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5th Grade All City Track Meet
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Sugar Exchange Fundraiser
Harrison Elementary Janesville, WI 53546
4:00 pm
Friday May 15
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Euchre at the Orfordville Library — Village of Orfordville →
Orfordville Library, 519 E Beloit St, Orfordville
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Boys Basketball Youth Camp
Parkview SD JH/HS - HS Gym
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6th/7th Boys Soccer: MMS vs EMS ; EMS vs FMS
Edison Middle Marshall Middle School, 25 S Pontiac Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
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7th/8th Boys Soccer: MMS vs EMS ; EMS vs FMS
Edison Middle Marshall Middle School, 25 S Pontiac Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Interesting discussion at the Town of Janesville Planning and Zoning Committee meeting regarding a potential data center site near the intersection of Fenrick and Polzin Roads......
despite the subject not being listed directly on the public agenda. From what was discussed, no NDAs have reportedly been signed at this stage. It… (Nextdoor Janesville) - Posting for a friend…
We are wanting to find someone that can look at and diagnose this boat motor? (Nextdoor Janesville)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Janesville. Apply here.
- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Janesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Janesville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beloit
- Town of Beloit man arrested after stand-off (gazettextra.com)
- Jacob Veliz Munoz Dies After Dodge Pickup Crash in Beloit (accidentinjurynews.com)
- Man charged with attempted homicide, accused of intentionally hitting woman with car at Beloit gas station (wkow.com)
Whitewater
- UW-Whitewater sets its sights on repeating as national champions (gazettextra.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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