Author Archive: RVPEditor

Better Brodhead receives funding from Brodhead Area Community Foundation

Better Brodhead receives funding from Brodhead Area Community Foundation

Better Brodhead would like to thank the Brodhead Area Community Foundation for their generosity in funding the Strengthening Families Program.   This program is a nationally and internationally recognized parenting and family strengthening program for all families. This evidence-based program has been found to significantly improve parenting skills and family relationships […]

 
 

Cardinals hold out for a win over Albany

Cardinals hold out for a win over Albany

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent The Cardinals (1-0) stormed out of halftime and held off Albany (1-1) for a 70-57 win in theboys’ regular season opener last Saturday. “Anytime you can start the year with a win is a nice thing,” coach Nick Jarvis said. “We talked about being more focused. […]

 
 

Friends rally to honor memory of Jodi Thompson

Friends rally to honor memory of Jodi Thompson

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor A memorial project is underway in honor of Jodi Thompson, who passed away on Nov. 14. Through a website, GoFundMe, several of Thompson’s friends have been raising money to plant a tree and install a bench along the trail in the Pearl Island Recreational Corridor in […]

 
 

CHARLES ‘TOM’ LANKFORD SR., 70, Obituary

CHARLES ‘TOM’ LANKFORD SR., 70, Obituary

 Charles “Tom” Lankford Sr., 70, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 in his home. He was born March 14, 1946 to the late Charles and Ann (Miller) Lankford Sr. in Terre Haute, Ind. He worked as a grinder at the Beloit Corp and as a security guard for Martin Security until […]

 
 

DEAN ELDON BAXTER, 82, Obituary

Dean Eldon Baxter, 82, of Richland Center, formerly of Janesville, Wis., died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at Home in Dayton Township. He was born on June 5, 1934 in Edgerton, Wis., the son of Oren and Elsie (Klingbyll) Baxter.  Dean joined the Army in 1954–1957. He then married Barbara Jean […]

 
 

PATRICIA A. ALLIE Obituary

PATRICIA A. ALLIE Obituary

Patricia Ann Allie of Clinton, Wis., died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at UW Hospital & Clinics, Madison, Wis. She was born on Feb. 22 in Whitewater, Wis., the daughter of James and Katherine (Seibenaller) Coxe. Patricia graduated from Whitewater High School. She married Roger Allie on July 23, 1976 in […]

 
 

Thankful for the Little Things

By Scott Cernek, HARVEST HILLS CHURCH Something has changed now that the Cubs have won the World Series. Life is different now. The sun shines a little brighter. The moon seems a little bigger and the air a little fresher. We Cub fans have been transformed from Loveable Losers to […]

 
 

Ribfest Organizers Honored with ‘Spirit of Caring Award’

Ribfest Organizers Honored with ‘Spirit of Caring Award’

Beloit Regional Hospice’s ‘12th Annual Doves and Diamonds: Celebrate Hospice Gala’ continued the event’s long tradition of year over year growth. The beautifully renovated Eclipse Center was transformed into a glittering wonderland as the greater Beloit Community came together to raise funds for this deserving organization. “Beloit Regional Hospice has […]

 
 

The Literacy Connection to Close Dec. 15

The Board of Directors of The Literacy Connection announced last week that they will be closing The Literacy Connection’s offices, located at the Olde Towne Mall, 20 S. Main St, Suite 5, Janesville, and effective Dec. 15. The following statement was released by The Literacy Connection’s Board of Directors: “To the […]

 
 

Fire Chief Talks Turkey Safety over Holidays

It’s that time of year when we all think about heading out to the relatives for Thanksgiving dinner. Grandma, Mom, or you may have been planning this meal for some time now. You have purchased all the food and the refrigerator is packed full. Hopefully you have everything planned and […]