News Archive for April 12, 2010
Case alleges racial harassment
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, April 12, 2010
JANESVILLE --
A Janesville high school student endured racial slurs and threats of violence last month, a case that is apparently as uncommon as it is appalling.
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Vehicle plows into Delavan dental office early Sunday
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 12, 2010
A Delavan man was arrested early Sunday morning after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a downtown Delavan dental office.
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Municipal Web sites keep residents informed, improve efficiency
By KAYLA BUNGE - Monday, April 12, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Lake Geneva is among several local municipalities that recently launched new Web sites. Officials told the Gazette they aimed to create sites that contain important and current information in an easy-to-use format.
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Warhawks’ Hooper throws no-hitter
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 12, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Jason Hooper (3-0) notched eight strikeouts and walked three en route to a no-hitter as the Warhawks defeated the Blue Devils 5-0 in Game 2. Whitewater won the opener 10-3.
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Law keeps phosphorus off lawns in Wisconsin
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, April 12, 2010
JANESVILLE --
As of April 1, Wisconsin residents cannot, except in certain limited circumstances, use lawn fertilizer containing phosphorus.
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Sheriff’s awards include lifesaving rescues
By TED SULLIVAN - Monday, April 12, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Honorees range from officers to residents
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Snappers lack punch in home-opening loss
By CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN - Monday, April 12, 2010
BELOIT --
Even if he had a dozen reasons, Beloit Snappers manager Nelson Prada refused to be discouraged by his club’s 2-0 home-opening loss to the Peoria Chiefs.
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Public record for April 12, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 12, 2010
Athletic club turns 25
By JIM LEUTE - Monday, April 12, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Adapting to both has been critical the success of the Janesville Athletic Club, which is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month recognized in Rock County
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, April 12, 2010
Several organizations now working together to combat problem
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Gone fishing: Getting kids hooked on the outdoors
By LYNN GREENE - Monday, April 12, 2010
MADISON --
Stories from the Spring Home and Garden special section
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State official to discuss job-creation efforts
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 12, 2010
WILLIAMS BAY --
Lorrie Keating Heinemann, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, will discuss job-creation efforts as part of the Bistro Speaker Series at George Williams College.
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Vatican makes clear bishops must report sex abuse
By NICOLE WINFIELD - Monday, April 12, 2010
VATICAN CITY --
The Vatican has insisted that it has long been the Catholic Church's policy for bishops, like all Christians, to obey civil laws. In a new guide for lay readers posted on its Web site, the Vatican explicitly spells out such a policy.
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Opinion: Demonizing the Tea Party
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 12, 2010
A CSI Media editorial says faced with sagging approval ratings, Democrats go with Plan A: smear the opponent
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Death notices: Butts, Rubitsky, Carrillo, Curran, French, Vavra, Zagone
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 12, 2010
Walworth County death notices for April 12, 2010.
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Man arrested following crash that killed Lake Geneva woman
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 12, 2010
A Fort Atkinson man is in police custody after a 30-year-old Lake Geneva woman died in a one-vehicle rollover crash Sunday night.
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Settlement reached with councilman over contract with B.R. Amon subsidiary
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 12, 2010
LAKE MILLS --
A Lake Mills city councilman accused of using improper influence over a road contract with a subsidiary of B.R. Amon and Son will remain on the council.
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Walworth County Economic Development Alliance head takes job in Ohio
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR., DAN PLUTCHAK - Monday, April 12, 2010
WALWORTH COUNTY --
Fred Burkhardt, head of the Walworth County Economic Development Alliance, has been named the new president of the Logan County, Ohio, Chamber of Commerce.
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Twin Lakes adds part-time officer
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 12, 2010
Katie S. Neis became the newest part-time police officer with the Twin Lakes Police Department during a ceremony Tuesday.
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Donation-based dental clinic accepts ‘anybody who can come in’
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Monday, April 12, 2010
Tim Buck, a Madison-area sales rep for a dental equipment distributor, started Affordable Dental, a clinic that isn’t government funded, but operates through donations from dentists primarily in the Madison and Dane County area. The Whitewater clinic is the only such dental clinic operating in Walworth County.
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Death notices for April 12, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 12, 2010
Struggling Stricker finally breaks par
By CHRIS GAY - Monday, April 12, 2010
AUGUSTA, GA. --
After a week’s worth of frustration, the world’s No. 2-ranked player closed the Masters Tournament on a high note.
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Emotions run high after Mickelson masters Augusta National for a third time
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, April 12, 2010
AUGUSTA, GA. --
Phil Mickelson soaked up a scene he knows all too well as he climbed the steep hill toward the 18th green at Augusta National to claim another green jacket.
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Networks friendly to Tiger
By DAVID BAUDER - Monday, April 12, 2010
NEW YORK --
As applause followed Tiger Woods on his walk to the 18th hole at the Masters on Sunday, CBS’ Jim Nantz remarked that the contained environs of the tournament made it the right place to return to golf.
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Airlines did a better job for passengers in 2009
By JOAN LOWY - Monday, April 12, 2010
WASHINGTON --
Planes were more likely to land on time and bags less likely to get lost in 2009, according to an annual analysis of airline quality by private researchers.
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McGehee homers in 9th, Brewers beat Cardinals 8-7
By COLIN FLY - Monday, April 12, 2010
MILWAUKEE --
Trevor Hoffman is concerned and embarrassed by his last two performances. This time, Casey McGehee quickly bailed out baseball's career saves leader.
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The truth about election reform in Wisconsin
By ANDREA KAMINSKI - Monday, April 12, 2010
An election reform bill before the Legislature promises to modernize our state voter registration system, bring Wisconsin into compliance with federal law in serving military and overseas voters, prohibit voter intimidation and improve absentee voting.
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Forward Janesville pushes for I-90/39 expansion
By STEVE BENTON - Monday, April 12, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The I-90/39 Now Coalition kicks off their campaign with a rally in Janesville on Monday morning.
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