Photo gallery: A collection of photos taken throughout the week by 69ÂÜÀò photographer Anthony Wahl.
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Milton’s Zack Bothun finds room to run by DeForest’s Timothy Frederickson in the first half of their home game in Milton on Friday, Oct. 1.
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Milton quarterback Brayden Bastian throws the ball during the first of their home game against DeForest on Friday, Oct. 1.
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Milton’s Jack Campion looks for an opening on the return during their home game against DeForest on Friday, Oct. 1.
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Milton’s Ashton Goll tries to fends off a tackle attempt from DeForest’s Jadon Wilson during their home game in Milton on Friday, Oct. 1.
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Janesville Parker’s Omarion Stackhouse tries to break free from a Watertown defender m during their game at home in Monterey Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1.
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Keegan Skrzypchak, shown here scoring a touchdown against Watertown last season, is one of several key returnees for Janesville Parker this season. The 2022 season kicks off Aug. 19 for the majority of area schools.
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Janesville Parker’s kicker Kenneth Zavala scores on a 37-yard field goal during their home game against Watertown at Monterey Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1.
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Janesville Parker’s JJ Douglas leaves a defender in the dust in scoring a touchdown against Watertown last season. Douglas is one of the top-ranked recruits in the state for the class of 2024.
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Janesville Parker’s Keegan Skrzypchak celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in their home game against Watertown on Friday, Oct. 1.
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Janesville Parker quarterback Preston Nelson makes the pass to a teammate in the second half of their home game against Watertown on Friday, Oct. 1.
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Janesville Parker’s Griffin Davis runs with the ball during the second quarter of their game against Watertown at home in Monterey Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1.
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Plant manager Mark Sievert gives a look at the salvage yard during a tour of LKQ Corporation’s Janesville operations where they source auto parts from automobiles and other vehicles within their salvage yards. LKQ Corporation has plans to expand their Janesville operations with a new 70,000-square-foot warehouse and shipping expansion that company officials say will allow the local facility to function more as a distribution hub for the midwest.
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A look the salvage yard during a tour of LKQ Corporation’s Janesville operations where they source parts from automobiles and other vehicles within their salvage yards.
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A sedan is loaded up to be crushed at the salvage yard of LKQ Corporation in Janesville on Thursday. LKQ Corporation has plans to expand their Janesville operations with a new 70,000-square-foot warehouse and shipping expansion that company officials say will allow the local facility to function more as a distribution hub for the midwest.
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A sedan is loaded up to be crushed at the salvage yard of LKQ Corporation in Janesville on Thursday. LKQ Corporation has plans to expand their Janesville operations with a new 70,000-square-foot warehouse and shipping expansion that company officials say will allow the local facility to function more as a distribution hub for the midwest.
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Piles of vehicles that have been crushed wait to be removed at the salvage yard of LKQ Corporation in Janesville. LKQ Corporation has plans to expand their Janesville operations with a new 70,000-square-foot warehouse and shipping expansion that company officials say will allow the local facility to function more as a distribution hub for the midwest.
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Ryan Strommen works to remove a door from a vehicle inside LKQ Star Auto Parts in Janesville on Thursday, Sept. 30. LKQ Corporation has plans to expand their Janesville operations with a new 70,000-square-foot warehouse and shipping expansion that company officials say will allow the local facility to function more as a distribution hub for the midwest.
Fundraiser held to combat domestic violence

Tyce Ehret, 10, walks gingerly in a pair of heels with his friend Aiden Berg, right, while participating in the 15th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event Thursday. The event raises awareness and funds for YWCA Rock County’s efforts to help women and children affected by domestic violence.
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Members of Janesville Jets walk in heels on Thursday during the 15th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. The event raises awareness and funds for YWCA Rock County’s efforts to help women and children affected by domestic violence.
Enjoying a summery activity while fall looms

A water skier cruises along the Rock River on Wednesday while the setting sun illuminates trees in the background as they begin the change into their fall colors.
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Janesville Craig’s Mya Nicholson putts on the first hole during a WIAA Division 1 regional golf meet at Riverside Golf Course in janesville on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
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Beloit Memorial’s Sarah Ramsden hits from the fairway of the fourth hole Wednesday at Riverside Golf Course in Janesville.
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Janesville Parker’s Sarah Zimmerman places her ball onto the green of the fourth hole during a WIAA Division 1 regional golf meet at Riverside Golf Course in janesville on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
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Janesville Craig’s Lauren Dammen putts on the fourth hole during a WIAA Division 1 regional golf meet at Riverside Golf Course in janesville on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
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Janesville Craig’s Mya Nicholson putts on the fourth green during a WIAA Division 1 regional golf meet at Riverside Golf Course in janesville on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
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Milton's Hannah Dunk watches her shot on the first hole during a WIAA Division 1 regional golf meet at Riverside Golf Course in janesville on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
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Janesville Craig’s McKaylie Justman goes to tip the ball over the arms of Janesville Parker’s Brooke Payne during their game at Parker High School on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
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Janesville Parker celebrates a point after a long rally in their first game with Janesville Craig at Parker High School on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
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Janesville Parker’s Jayda Schober returns a serve during their home game against Janesville Craig on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
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Janesville Craig’s Britten Bertagnoli hits the ball hard for a kill during their 26-24, 25-9, 25-12 Big Eight Conference sweep at Janesville Parker on Tuesday.
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Janesville Craig celebrates after winning the first set of their Big Eight Conference match against crosstown rival Janesville Parker on Tuesday. The Cougars swept the match, 3-0.
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Amy Brandenburg waves to passing traffic while protesting the Janesville School District’s masking policy before Tuesday night’s school board meeting.
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Allen Zuehlke holds up a sign while with a small group at the intersection of Racine and River streets to protest the Janesville School District’s masking policy before Tuesday night’s school board meeting. That policy requires indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students and visitors at district schools.
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Tami Goldstein shares her disapproval of the current mask protocol in place in the Janesville School District during a public comment period at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. That policy requires indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students and visitors at district schools.
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Employees with JNB Signs wipe down a new Festival Street sign that was attached to the metal archway at the start of the Town Square section of South River Street in downtown Janesville on Tuesday. A similar sign is planned at the opposite end of the two-block segment.
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This is the third year that Farmhouse Finds will be participating in the biannual Vintage Shop Hop this Oct. 1 and 2. The Milton shop offers lots of fall-themed items like pumpkins, pumpkin-themed items, mum flowers, farmhouse style home decor, candles, mugs, clothing and more.
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This is the third year Farmhouse Finds will participate in the biannual Vintage Shop Hop from Oct. 1-2. The shop offers fall-themed items such as pumpkins, pumpkin-themed items, mums, farmhouse-style home decor, candles, mugs, clothing and more.
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This is the third year Farmhouse Finds will participate in the biannual Vintage Shop Hop from Oct. 1-2. The shop offers fall-themed items such as pumpkins, pumpkin-themed items, mums, farmhouse-style home decor, candles, mugs, clothing and more.
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This is the third year Farmhouse Finds will participate in the biannual Vintage Shop Hop from Oct. 1-2. The shop offers fall-themed items such as pumpkins, pumpkin-themed items, mums, farmhouse-style home decor, candles, mugs, clothing and more.
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This is the third year Farmhouse Finds will participate in the biannual Vintage Shop Hop from Oct. 1-2. Milton and Janesville have several different shops participating in this year’s event including Chicken Coop Collectibles, Mama K & Friends Vintage Emporium, Hattie & Elsie and others.