JANESVILLE — The Janesville YMCA did its part Wednesday to bring the community together to remember the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001.
The YMCA on Dodge Street in downtown Janesville held its third annual Stair Climb for 9/11 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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