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SHINE founder says Janesville was first choice all along |
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Written by Dan Plutchak
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Tuesday, 07 February 2012 21:37 |
Richard Casper, left, of Janesville, talks to SHINE founder and CEO Greg Piefer during an open house Feb. 7, 2012 at the Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville. Dan Plutchak/photo.
JANESVILLE -- You don't get a second chance to make a first impression, as the saying goes, and Greg Piefer, founder and CEO of SHINE Medical Technologies, went out of his way Tuesday to put his best foot forward.
In turn, those attending the community open house, from local leaders to curious neighbors, went out of their way to make Piefer feel right at home.
The open house, held at Rotary Botanical Gardens, was the first public meet and greet where community members could talk to company officials and learn more about the project that some say will transform the job market and economy in Rock County. |
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New technology brings life to turn-of-the century stereograms |
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Written by Dan Plutchak
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Sunday, 29 January 2012 15:07 |
Whiting House, with sailboats and rowboats in foreground. Shores of Geneva Lake ca. 1875. By John Bullock
We came upon the website for the New York Public Library's stereogranimator project, which converts stereograms into 3-D looking gif images. We made the one above from an H.H. Bennett photo taken in the Wisconsin Dells by cropping it, and uploading it to makeagif.com. Does anyone know where we can find any stereograms online from the Walworth County Fair? |
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Seniors scrambling to get voter IDs |
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Written by Dennis Hines/Stateline News
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 16:40 |
Jim Davis of La Grange Township gives rides to seniors who need to get to the Division of Motor Vehicles office to obtain a state ID card. Starting with the February primary, voters must show identification at the polls. Davis worries that some people who don’t have a driver’s license might not realize what’s involved in getting proper identification. Terry Mayer/staff photo.
ELKHORN — With a primary election just a month away, some senior citizens are scrambling to comply with new voter ID legislation enacted in June.
(Read all of this week's stories in the e-edition HERE)
The law requires voters to show one of several approved forms of identification before voting. The most common form of ID is a Wisconsin driver’s license, but many seniors no longer drive and therefore no longer have a driver’s license.
The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles will provide a free, approved state identification card, but getting to the DMV to apply can sometimes be a challenge.
Groups ranging from senior centers to the county clerks office have been working to educate seniors about the new voting rules, and how to comply. |
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For Delavan Legion volunteers, filling plates on Christmas is fulfilling |
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Written by Todd Mishler/Walworth County Sunday
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Thursday, 22 December 2011 16:30 |
Larry Malsch, along with his wife Judy, have been helping with the Christmas Day meal at the Delavan American Legion Hall for more than 40 years. He’s happy to report that he’s seen an increase in families who are willing to help with the holiday project. Terry Mayer/staff photo
(Read all of this week's stories in the e-edition HERE)
DELAVAN — They could be at home cooking, enjoying relatives’ company or picking up wrapping paper from a busy morning of exchanging presents.
However, dozens of Delavan area volunteers would rather spread their holiday spirit and share their holiday cheer with those who are less fortunate or alone during this special season.
So, Larry Malsch and others are offering the 50th annual Christmas Day meal at the American Legion Post 95 hall on South Second Street. |
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Mercy to purchase soon-to-be vacant Dean Riverview property |
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Written by Dan Plutchak
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Thursday, 22 December 2011 16:10 |
JANESVILLE -- Mercy Health System will purchase the Dean Clinic-Riverview property and buildings located at 580 N. Washington St., with a closing date tentatively scheduled for April 2012.
The Riverview property will be vacated when services move to the new St. Mary's Janesville Hospital and Dean Clinic.
Mercy issued the following news release today:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM TO PURCHASE DEAN CLINIC-RIVERVIEW PROPERTY
JANESVILLE, Wisconsin―Mercy Health System will purchase the Dean
Clinic-Riverview property and buildings located at 580 N. Washington Street
in Janesville, Wis. The purchase closing date is tentatively scheduled for
April 2012.
“An important component of our mission is to serve our communities,” said
Javon R. Bea, President and CEO of Mercy Health System. “The additional
space will allow us to relocate some of our offices in order to serve area
residents in the most efficient, convenient and cost-effective way
possible.”
"It makes good collaborative sense to turn the building and land over to
Mercy, which will use this space because it is conveniently located right
next to its Hospital campus," says Dean Clinic President and CEO, Dr. Craig
Samitt. "We will be vacating the property in early January when the new
Dean Clinic - Janesville East opens."
Mercy intends to use the building to support its mission and services that
support Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center. Mercy is currently assessing
specific uses for the 110,000 square foot building.
“This facility will help us fulfill some of our space needs,” said Bea. “At
Mercy, we are committed to serving our patients with all our heart and with
all our mind. This means we will do whatever it takes to improve our
patients’ well being and quality of life.”
“The Riverview building will be a good addition to the Mercy Campus,” adds
Javon Bea. “It will allow us to enhance operational efficiency by relocating
various services to improve productivity and collaboration among departments
while also providing added convenience.”
Plans for the building will be announced as they are finalized.
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DA clears officer in shooting death of gunman |
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Written by Dan Plutchak
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Thursday, 22 December 2011 16:00 |
JANESVILLE -- Rock Count District Attorney David O'Leary today cleared a town of Beloit police officer in the shooting death Nov. 6 of an gunman in a bowling alley parking lot.
O'Leary issued the following press release today:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Issued 12/22/11
Contact: David J. O’Leary, Rock County District Attorney
Phone: (608) 757-5615
Janesville, Wis. - Rock County District Attorney David J. O’Leary announced today that he has received and reviewed the investigative reports prepared by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, including reports from the Rock County Sheriff’s Department, the Beloit Police Department and the Town of Beloit Police Department, concerning the death of Darryl Cooper (DOB: 06/04/1985) during a police officer involved shooting.
The incident occurred at Rex Lanes, 2547 Park Avenue, in the Town of Beloit, on November 6, 2011. At approximately 1:44 a.m., while on routine patrol of the parking lot of Rex Lanes, Sergeant Richard Felger of the Town of Beloit Police Department heard multiple gunshots coming from the parking lot. In that initial gunfire, the investigation revealed that Cooper shot and injured another victim who had gotten into an altercation with Cooper previously in the evening.
Sgt. Felger observed Cooper running from the area of these initial gun shots attempting to conceal a handgun in his pants. Sgt. Felger confronted Cooper and twice ordered Cooper to show his hands. Cooper ran from Sgt. Felger around vehicles in the parking lot. Sgt. Felger pursued Cooper. Cooper turned toward Sgt. Felger, drew his weapon, pointed it at Sgt. Felger and fired multiple shots at Sgt. Felger. When Cooper opened fire, Sgt. Felger returned fire. Sgt. Felger was shot in the leg, while Cooper was shot multiple times. Cooper was taken to the hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries.
After reviewing the reports, the autopsy findings, video and audio recordings of the incident, Wisconsin State Crime laboratory reports, and numerous eye witness statements, it is abundantly clear that Sgt. Felger acted lawfully and in accordance to his duty as a sworn law enforcement officer and was protecting not only his own life, but the lives of the numerous other civilians who were in and around the vicinity of the parking lot and who were potential victims of Cooper’s life-threatening behavior.
Cooper was armed with a semi-automatic handgun, shot three times and injured another person in the parking lot, and subsequently pointed and fired his gun at Sgt. Felger six times. Cooper was shot and killed by Sgt. Felger as a direct result of Cooper’s own actions.
District Attorney O’Leary wishes to commend Sgt. Felger for his actions in preventing further loss of life.
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