From the time of the taking of Cuba’s San Juan Heights by the Rough Rider Regiment of the United States Army during the Spanish-American War i…
The Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) will be featuring a community-focused exhibit of nostalgic holiday photos this upcoming holiday seas…
Elton Duffy of Milton has been restoring gas tanks as a hobby for the last 20 years. In 2020, he started making a profit when he started selli…
The Milton Joint Fire Commission met via Zoom on Sep. 22 to discuss the fire department's month, bookkeeping services and more.
Local school districts in Rock County talk about how online learning has evolved since the start of the pandemic and the different options for…
For about 10 years each September during the early 1900s, Merchant’s Row in then Milton Junction was a two-day bevy of activity of a Harvest Festival.
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., is looking for nominees for his veteran of the year award.
The Milton School District was stymied last month in its effort to stop its insurance company from paying legal expenses of former school boar…
Pastor Andy Graf talks about CrossPointe Community Church's decision to become part of The Chapel and what the future holds.
Even though summer-like temperatures persist, cooler days are coming and Todd and Darcie Haakinson, owners of Hawk’s Orchard, are ready for th…
One of Rock County’s longest running events roared back in 2021 after an off-year due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the Rock River Thresheree sa…
Known as the Koshkonong Solar Center, the project would entail a 300-megawatt solar farm, which could power nearly 80,000 homes.
The 65th Annual Rock River Thresheree is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6, at Threshermen’s Park on Highway 51 between Janesville an…
The Daily Union sat down with three trainees and two young firefighters to see what drove them to make this commitment — and how to get others…
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Historically, says Jefferson Fire Chief Ron Wegner, his department had a waiting list four people deep. Now, the department is happy to have j…
When James Small drives through Palmyra, people often wave.
The Milton School Board voted 4-3 to change the mask-optional policy it approved earlier in the summer to a universal masking policy that coul…
American Awards & Promotions LLC recently celebrated 40 years in business in Milton. Owners Mark and Lori Warren have had many accomplishm…
Ten residents of the Rock County Jail tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days.
Rock County's Human Services director said she thinks that local residents and the media have inflated the scope of turnover problems and inef…
Charles Healy receives a 1949 family photo from the “Photo Angel”
In Janesville, the idea of local “legacy” is being recreated—at least compared to an earlier inception of a museum that would honor the legacy…
“You could fail 1,000 times, but the one time you win, it could change your life.”
Jordan Faust, 5, of rural Edgerton, is fighting the battle of his life against a vicious cancer.
On Aug. 27, the Aram Public Library will unveil a recent art acquisition by a former Delavan artist at 10:30 a.m.
Playing music in a school band, service band or community band is a challenging, fun and rewarding experience musician of all ages enjoy. Musi…
Dave's Ace Hardware on John Paul Road in Milton celebrated 30 years earlier this month. However, Warren’s history with the store stretches bac…
This year marks the 45th annual Arts & Crafts on the Lawn Art Fair, hosted by the Milton House. Office Manager Terry Williams says technic…
