BELOIT
Beloit College is requiring its students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus for the 2021-22 school year.
Those who provide proof of vaccination will not have to wear masks or go through regular testing for the virus.
In an open letter to the community, Beloit College President Scott Bierman said COVID-19 would âremain a realityâ and will force the college to continue to have safety measures in place, although masks will not be required for fully vaccinated individuals.
âWe are confident of our communityâs ability to navigate challenges with agility and creativity. Together, we will take any precautions that remain necessary, and adapt quickly to changing local, national, and global conditions,â Bierman wrote in the letter.
BELOIT
A team of community leaders has pulled back the curtain on a new space designed to benefit homeless youths.
Five members of Rock Countyâs Leadership Development Academy, in coordination with Project 16:49, recently revealed a fully renovated relaxation room for girls residing at The Robin House, a shelter for homeless teenage girls.
The room, previously used for storage, has been converted into an open space for reading, yoga, meditation and relaxationâcomplete with books, a decorative water fountain, giant rugs, room-darkening shades, blankets and chairs.
âOur residents have experienced a variety ofâand often multipleâtraumas,â said Tammy DeGarmo, executive director of Project 16:49, a nonprofit that serves homeless and unaccompanied teens in Rock County. âMost struggle with depression and anxiety that at times can be debilitating. Having a dedicated calming space like this is a valuable contribution to their healing process.â
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Gov. Tony Evers speaks to reporters about the future community-based coronavirus vaccination clinic Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wis. Angela Major/WPR
Support for small businesses, restaurants and bars will remain a priority for federal COVID-19 stimulus money in Wisconsin despite a $700 million decline in anticipated aid, Gov.
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced Monday that Wisconsin will receive $2.5 billion in aid under the latest federal coronavirus bill $700 million less than Congressional Research Service estimated the state would receive when the bill passed. The department also said it plans to disburse money to some states, including Wisconsin, in two payments staggered 12 months apart, rather than a lump sum. States set to receive staggered payments saw low
May 13, 2021
The DHS Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in Rock County (located at Blackhawk Technical College ) is collaborating with Rock County Public Health Department to offer local employers and organizations the opportunity to get employees and members vaccinated during a dedicated block of time.
This opportunity is available to any business or organization interested in reserving a block of time for their staff, membership, and their families to be vaccinated at the Blackhawk Technical College location. Available clinic times are held Tuesday-Saturday between 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Preferred clinic days and times are identified by the employer or organization, and the finalized block of time and number of days needed will depend on the needs of the organization and clinic availability. This clinic is administering the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines and is therefore open to individuals aged 16 years or older.
May 7, 2021
The Rock County Health Department wants to be sure 12-to-15 year-olds can get immunized as soon as the Pfizer vaccine is approved for children. Health Officer Katrina Harwood says work is already underway with school districts and parents to determine the best way to provide access. Harwood says the state is planning to have the vaccine available at the Blackhawk Technical College site. Health officials say immunizing children will help in reducing the overall public infection rate from COVID-19.