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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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Local Janesville News
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Former Janesville City Councilman to run for Congressional seat
Greg Addie has registered as a write-in candidate with the state Government Accountability Board.
Rock County Sheriff expands reach
New office opens in Footville
Environmental group wants to preserve farm land
Group wants Janesville comprehensive plan changed
Janesville students get ready for mock elections
Janesville students learn about America's political system through mock elections
State offers help to displaced GM workers
DWD Secretary Roberta Gassman says state is ready to help displaced GM workers
Council website now available to the public
The Janesville City Council on Monday opened to the public a city Web site that once was considered confidential.
Janesville City Council approves manager contract
Janesville City Manager Eric Levitt will be paid $136,000 a year but be eligible for a raise of up to 4 percent after six months, according to an employment contract approved by the city council Monday.
Councilman seeks zero bump in budget
At least two Janesville City Council members on Monday indicated they will take a close look at the 2009 budget, and one said he would ask the administration to come back with a no-increase budget.
Public record for Oct. 14, 2008
GM plant prospects are possible, but uncertain
Many ideas have come up in various conversations about possible new products for the Janesville plant, where workers learned Monday that production of full-size sport utility vehicles would end Dec. 23.
Closing won't stop city's efforts
The expected loss of high-paying General Motors jobs will have a dramatic effect on the community and will be mitigated only by other economic development initiatives or a GM decision to build something else here, city leaders said Monday.
GM workers mostly silent on shut down
GM workers didn't have a lot to say on Monday after the announcement that the plant will stop production of its current line on Dec. 23, leaving 1,253 people without jobs.
Area already feeling effects of GM announcement
Monday's announcement that General Motors will cease production of sport utility vehicles at its Janesville plant Dec. 23 couldn't come at a worse time.
Towns consider paid-on-premise fire and rescue
Fontana and Walworth should work together to create three full-time firefighter/EMT positions to cover the villages during daytime hours, according to a study committee recommendation.
Joint municipal court effort moves along
Fontana and Walworth are inching closer to establishing a joint municipal court, but officials don’t have a timetable for how soon it could happen.
Board approves new school class plan
The Edgerton School Board formally approved a plan Monday to switch Edgerton High School from a four-period block schedule to an eight-period day starting in 2010-11.
City, town of Milton will see fire bills drop
The city and town of Milton will see a 20 percent drop in their fire department bills in 2009, according to a budget passed by the Milton Joint Fire Commission last week.
Volunteers sought for kids' event
The Annual Enchanted Forest & Hollywood Hayride needs volunteers and sponsors.
UW-Whitewater receives $10,000 in scholarships
UW-Whitewater has received a $10,000 donation from the UW Credit Union to go toward scholarships at the university.
Walworth County has energy aid applications
The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services will accept Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program applications by appointment at various locations.
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