News Archive for July 26, 2010
Farmland preservation balances urban, ag needs
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, July 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Panel working on criteria to protect area farmland
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Arbitration may be in store for Janesville teachers contract
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, July 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Prospects don’t look good for a new contract for Janesville public school teachers before they return to work Aug. 27.
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Janesville 9s keep rolling at regional
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, July 26, 2010
OKOLONA, KY. --
The Janesville 9-year-old Little League tournament team defeated Scott County, Ky., 9-5, to advance in the Cal Ripken Ohio Valley Regional on Sunday.
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Pitchers lift Albion past Cambridge
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, July 26, 2010
Albion’s Justin Lambert and Mike Nanstad combined on a six-hitter to defeat Cambridge, 2-1, in a Home Talent Southeast Section crossover baseball game Sunday.
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Fundraiser named for new foundation
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, July 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
A new foundation to enhance opportunity for Janesville public schools students has begun its work.
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White Caps top Beloit Snappers
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, July 26, 2010
COMSTOCK PARK, MICH. --
The Beloit Snappers fell to the West Michigan White Caps, 8-4, in Midwest League baseball Sunday.
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Threat of Rock River flooding recedes
By TED SULLIVAN - Monday, July 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
High waters could affect Riverside Park, South River Road
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Van Galder birdies last two holes to win
By CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN - Monday, July 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Sam Van Galder’s guile through the last two holes carried him to a final-round 1-over 73 for 212 total and two-stroke victory over Matt Behm, who carded a 2-over 74 for a 214 finish.
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Teens are busy preparing for fair
By KAYLA BUNGE - Monday, July 26, 2010
Gazette photographer Cat Szalkowski followed three teens as they prepared for the Rock County 4-H Fair, which opens Tuesday.
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Public record for July 26, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, July 26, 2010
Edgerton stunt cyclist to perform at Los Angeles X-Games
By NEIL JOHNSON - Monday, July 26, 2010
EDGERTON --
Thursday at the X Games, while world famous skateboarders and BMX bicyclists compete in venues throughout downtown L.A., Suchanek will perform in a sport bike freestyle exhibition.
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Photo of the Day: Country Thunder photo harkens back to another, more famous music festival
By TERRY MAYER - Monday, July 26, 2010
Mud-covered fans at Country Thunder
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Relatively quiet weekend at Alpine Valley for law enforcement
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, July 26, 2010
LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP --
Two people were taken into custody and 68 citations were issued during a relatively quit Jack Johnson concert Saturday at Alpine Valley Music Theatre.
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Opinion: Time to open the Roadmap
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, July 26, 2010
A CSI Media editorial says Ryan's proposal is a blueprint for Republicans — if they have the courage to embrace it.
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Janesville man restores used bikes, donates them where needed
By ERIC STEURER - Monday, July 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Tom Hillebrand fixes up old bikes and donates them to those who could use a ride.
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Death notices: Kelley, Pepper, Czosnyka, Jensen, Bodi, Utiger
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, July 26, 2010
Walworth County death notices for July 26, 2010.
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Weather service confirms Thursday's tornado near Whitewater
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, July 26, 2010
WHITEWATER --
The National Weather Service has confirmed that the storm that whipped through the Whitewater area Thursday night was an F1 tornado.
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Community Columnist David Bretl: Best-laid plans often change
By DAVID BRETL - Monday, July 26, 2010
Weekly column by Walworth County Administrator David Bretl
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Death notices for July 26, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, July 26, 2010
County women form GOP chapter
By CSI MEDIA - Monday, July 26, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
The Republican Women of Walworth County, a chapter of the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women, was recently formed.
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Communities adapt to growing Hispanic population, but cultural change comes slowly
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Monday, July 26, 2010
As Walworth County's Hispanic population continues to grow, communities are learning that bridging cultures has hidden benefits.
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Dawson lands in Hall
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, July 26, 2010
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. --
Herzog, Harvey join him in Cooperstown
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Contador savors third Tour de France title
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, July 26, 2010
PARIS --
Alberto Contador stood atop the podium at the Tour de France on Sunday for the third time in four years, struggling to rein in his emotions as Spain’s national anthem echoed across the wide boulevard of the Champs-Elysees.
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Brickyard 400 victory proves historic for driver and owner
By MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE - Monday, July 26, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS --
McMurray’s maturity helped Ganassi become the first owner to win those two races, plus the Indy 500 (Dario Franchitti took first in May) in the same year.
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Obama's message to voters: Things could be worse
By ERICA WERNER - Monday, July 26, 2010
WASHINGTON --
President Barack Obama, who rocketed to the White House promising "change you can believe in," is now telling voters they shouldn't change a thing.
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