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Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. reported fiscal first quarter net earnings of $1.3 million, or 11 cents per share down from record earnings of $9.6 million, or 83 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Kenosha-based Jockey International Inc. announced the appointment of Byron Norfleet as president and chief operating officer.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. reported third quarter net income of $134.0 million, or 59 cents per share, down from $183.6 million, or 78 cents per share, as the company restructured its production process at its largest plant in York, Pa.

Koss Corp., the Milwaukee-based high-fidelity headphone company, reported fiscal first quarter net income of $366,153, or 5 cents per share, up from $280,597, or 4 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Rite-Hite Holding Corp. of Milwaukee ignited a national conversation Thursday with the news that company founder and board chairman Mike White had sent an e-mail to employees, advising them against voting for President Barack Obama.

Atmosphere Engineering Co., an industrial flow measurement system manufacturer, is moving its headquarters from Greenfield to a much larger building in Milwaukee.

Gaco Western, a waterproofing and insulation product manufacturer, will begin construction this week on a $6.5 million, 85,000-square-foot expansion at its Waukesha facility.

Some area technical colleges that host CNC boot camps have seen increased demand from both employers and students, so they have added additional courses.

*Friday, Oct. 26, the BloodCenter of Wisconsin will hold a Halloween Blood Drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m....

Promoters say Walworth County needs a Boys & Girls Club, particularly in Delavan, where nearly two-thirds of school-age children are economically disadvantaged.