News Archive for August 23, 2010
Rockford teen arrested after six cars crash
By BETH WHEELOCK - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
State Patrol says alcohol was a factor in Monday's crashes on I-90.
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Investigations demonstrate new Janesville School District attitude
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
JANESVILLE --
There’s a new way of dealing with employee misconduct in the Janesville School District, and those who don’t get on board risk serious consequences—which could include losing their jobs.
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Janesville School District mulls cuts in sports programs
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Fewer paid coaches, fewer opportunities to play basketball and less money for uniforms are on a list of proposed cuts to the Janesville School District budget.
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Robins win WBCBL title
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
MIAMI --
The Rock County Robins are national champions.
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Raptors fall to Oakfield
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
MILTON --
Oakfield’s Justin Andrews kept the Milton Junction Pub Raptors at bay Sunday afternoon at Schilberg Park.
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Bees hold off Beloit Snappers
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
BURLINGTON, IOWA --
The Beloit Snappers fell behind 8-0 Sunday in a Midwest League game at Burlington and could not recover.
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Brodhead man hurt in rollover crash
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP --
Alcohol and speed are suspected factors in a Saturday night accident that left a Brodhead man critically injured, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office reported.
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Motorcycle crash victim dies
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
JANESVILLE --
A Janesville man injured in a motorcycle crash Tuesday has died.
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Public record for Aug. 23, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
Southern Wisconsin apples ripening early
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP --
Most producers are finding their apples are ready between one week and two weeks early, said Walworth County producer Steve Jacobson.
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Continual flooding on Rock River raises frustration levels
By NEIL JOHNSON - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Floods from heavy rains in July and August submerged parts of Traxler Park this summer, prompting canceled shows and scrubbed practices for the Aqua Jays.
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Yard of the month program highlights residents’ efforts
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
In July, the Neighborhood Action Team started the Yard of the Month program to demonstrate its appreciation for residents in the Fourth Ward and Look West neighborhoods who take care of their yards.
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Investigators say Gun Club was burglarized before fire
By TED SULLIVAN - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
TURTLE TOWNSHIP --
The Gun Club was burglarized before it was set on fire, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office.
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Authorities ask for help in finding restaurant arson suspect
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
A $10,000 reward is offered
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Packers need more from backup cornerbacks
By CHRIS JENKINS - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
GREEN BAY --
Even with Charles Woodson and Al Harris, the Packers will need more from their backup cornerbacks.
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Beloit Business and Education Summit planned
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
Group expected to discuss school district's new strategic plan
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Attorney fears Great Lakes waterways could become a 'carp highway'
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
Michigan's assistant attorney general says the threat of Asian carp to the Great Lakes is at a "biological tipping point."
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Mishicot forms committee to consider Indians nickname
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
The Mishicot School Board is expected to form a committee tonight to consider the fate of its high school nickname and logo.
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Mukwonago seeks approval for expansion of wastewater treatment plant
By WISCONSIN DNR NEWS RELEASE - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
The Village of Mukwonago has requested Department of Natural Resources approval for an upgrade and expansion of its wastewater treatment plant.
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Davenport claims C scow racing title at ILYA regatta
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
Despite not winning a race, consistent finishes gave Frank Davenport the championship in the C scow class at the Inland Lake Yachting Association Championship Saturday on Geneva Lake.
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FDA Chief: Enforcement of food safety too limited
By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
WASHINGTON --
Farms like the two involved in a massive recall of more than a half-billion eggs are rarely inspected by the federal government, officials say, as the Food and Drug Administration has traditionally reacted to outbreaks instead of working to prevent them.
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Photo of the day: Venetian Fest grand finale
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
Fireworks explode over the Lady of the Lake Sunday during the annual Venetian Fest boat parade.
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Opinion: More to football than grass stains
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
A CSI Media editorial says this special sport has a unique ability to teach valuable lessons about character.
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Death notices: Heinsohn, Gasch, Brown, Goldswothy, Lee
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
Walworth County death notices for Aug. 23, 2010.
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Arts center expands Beloit College footprint downtown
By TODD MISHLER - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
BELOIT --
Beloit College will unveil its new $4 million Hendricks Center for the Arts at an open house today.
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Parents in co-sleeping death charged with neglect
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
KENOSHA COUNTY --
The parents of a Paddock Lake infant who died while sleeping with them have been charged with neglect.
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Rock County barn quilts to show off rural heritage
By ERIC STEURER - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
ROCK COUNTY --
Trails long have been blazed through Rock County, but this one will be different — and more colorful.
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Patriotism, economy behind rise in military recruitment
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
Patriotism and a sluggish economy are driving growing numbers of high school graduates to military recruiters
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Death notices for Aug. 23, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
Republicans hot, cold on Constitution
By BEN EVANS - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
WASHINGTON --
Republicans have proposed at least 42 Constitutional amendments in the current Congress, including one that has gained favor recently to eliminate the automatic grant of citizenship to anyone born in the United States.
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Milestones await at Penn State
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
STATE COLLEGE, PA. --
Royster, Paterno near career records
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Parra on way out of rotation?
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
MILWAUKEE --
Brewers consider making move after another tough outing
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Rodgers makes it look easy
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
SEATTLE --
Packers’ QB effective; Seattle rookie injured
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After historic wins, Busch has a question
By JIM UTTER - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
BRISTOL, TENN. --
Busch’s dominating win in the Irwin Night Race at Bristol Motor speedway etched his mark in NASCAR history—if he wasn’t already there.
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Cubs’ Piniella gets emotional after he manages final game
By DAVID HAUGH - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
CHICAGO --
Pinching the bridge of his nose with his left thumb and index finger as if to stop the flow of tears moistening his eyes, Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella winced.
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Atwal savors first win on PGA Tour
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
GREENSBORO, N.C. --
Atwal won by a stroke Sunday at Sedgefield Country Club, becoming the first Monday qualifier to win on the tour in 24 years.
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