Michael Howell and David Steele were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on Monday, August 25.

Entered Apprentices Michael Howell and David Steele of Janesville-Western Star along with Andrew Benson of Beloit Morning Star Lodge were initiated in a dual lodge degree conferral of the Entered Apprentice Degree.

Janesville-Western Star #55 Lodge membership made a contribution to Project 16:49 for the amount of $1649.00

The members of Janesville-Western Star Masonic Lodge #55 presented to ECHO a check for $515 from donations and matching funds.

The 2025 Officers of Janesville-Western Star Lodge #55 were installed on January 5, 2025. Pictured are the 2025 officers along with the installing officers, l to r: District Deputy; Paul Larson, Senior Decan; Daniel Rodriguez, Junior Warden: James Allan, 2025 Worshipful Master: Alex Petropoulos, Senior Warden: Peter Ryan, Installing Master: Joseph Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer: Larry Preston, Past Grand Master: David Richie.  Back Row: Counselor: Sven Ahlstrom, Junior Deacon: Robert McCormack, Senior Steward: Cory Griffin, Junior Steward: Mattheew Stockwell, District Representative: Bob Barnett, Tyer: Keith Yates, Chaplain: Benjamin Whiting.

Donald Stuart Berry raised to Master Mason.  Pictured l-r Brad Behlke, Leroy Huber, WM Sven Ahlstrom, Donald Stu Berry, Alex Petropoulos, Bill Kayser.  Second row: Tony Walls, James Allen, Daniel Rodriquez, Peter Ryan: Back row: Robert McCormack, Mike Nelson, Richard Moen, Keith Yates, Mark Nelson, Larry Preston. 

Two new members initiated on Monday, July 22.  Aiden Brink (the fourth from the left) and Benjamin Whiting (fifth from the left). were initiated Entered Apprentices.