News Archive for March 2, 2010
Milton Police warn parents of prescription drug dangers
By STAN STRICKER - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Forum follows apparent overdose death of Edgerton middle schooler
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Cubs catcher Soto in shape after sophomore slump
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
MESA, ARIZ. --
Geovany Soto saw the 242 on the scale and was neither surprised nor upset. "Not really," he said. "I've seen worse."
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School board candidates share views at forum
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
JANESVILLE --
A Janesville School Board member said the board bears some responsibility for not knowing about money spent on the recent high school improvement projects.
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Gateway offers classes at Whitewater High School
By KAYLA BUNGE - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
WHITEWATER --
The Whitewater School District does not educate only children; it now opens its doors to community residents for lifelong learning, Superintendent Suzanne Zentner said.
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WIAA boys basketball preview
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
It’s high school boys basketball tournament time.
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Second union vote planned at RathGibson
By JIM LEUTE - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
JANESVILLE --
National labor board rules for another election
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Warhawks earn NCAA bids
By KEN VELOSKEY - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Men open on road; women will host
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Arrest is ‘major blow’ to local drug trade
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
WHITEWATER --
A Whitewater man police called “the main supplier for drugs in the area” made his initial court appearance Monday on heroin and cocaine charges.
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Will home cooking suit Beloit?
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The top-seeded Purple Knights (15-7) won’t get their first taste of WIAA tournament play until Saturday. But once they begin, they’ll be at Barkin Arena as long as they survive—until the state tournament, of course.
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Supreme Court to hear Walworth County case
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
MADISON --
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today will hear arguments in the case of a man whose Walworth County bail jumping conviction was reversed because of an invalid arrest warrant.
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Lewis tops 1,000 points, other scores
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Brodhead turns back Big Foot in Rock South
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Public record for March 2, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Furseth gets hero’s welcome as Craig’s first state mat champion
By KEN VELOSKEY - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Stepping to the mat Saturday for the 130-pound WIAA state wrestling title bout at the packed Kohl Center in Madison was easier for Siven Furseth than walking Monday to center court before a cheering student body at the Janesville Craig High School gymnasium.
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Talgo says no to Janesville
By JIM LEUTE - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Train builder picks Milwaukee
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Obama spells out rebates for energy efficiency
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
SAVANNAH, GA. --
Sounding a familiar clean-energy theme, President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced details of a proposed energy rebate program he hopes will spur demand for insulation and water heaters – and jobs for hurting Americans.
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Walworth-Lakeland Elks to hold scholarship competition
By NEWS RELEASE - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
DELAVAN --
All Walworth County high school seniors are invited to participate in the Walworth-Lakeland Elks Constitution competition.
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Death notices: Considine
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Walworth County death notices for March 2, 2010.
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Dog found abandoned in dumpster finds new home
By VIA KENOSHANEWS.COM - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
KENOSHA --
A dog found abandoned in a dumpster behind a Kenosha grocery store has found a new home, thanks to a soft-hearted employee at the Kenosha Public Safety Building.
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State Supreme Court to hear Walworth County appeal today
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
MADISON --
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments beginning at 9:45 a.m. today in the case of a man whose Walworth County bail jumping conviction was reversed because of an invalid arrest warrant.
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Play inspires theater company to go green
By UWW MEDIA RELATIONS - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Aquila Theatre is coloring its performance green as it tries to reduce its carbon footprint during today's performance at the University Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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Death notices for March 2, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Fontana author probes euthanasia, population control in futuristic new novel
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Judith Rolfs had been toying with the idea of a futuristic plot for her first adult novel years ago, when suddenly the future caught up with her.
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SeaWorld workers describe frenzy of fatal attack
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
MIAMI --
A killer whale that dragged a trainer to her death eluded SeaWorld workers' frenzied efforts to corral it with plastic nets while it swam pool-to-pool, according to witness statements released Monday.
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WIAA investigating Milwaukee Washington
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
MILWAUKEE --
The WIAA is investigating an incident that occurred immediately after Milwaukee Washington’s loss to Bradley Tech Friday that could sack two of the Purgolders’ top players for the rest of the season.
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Vancouver’s Olympics atmosphere will be hard to top
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA --
Amid the tragedy, the medals race and the hockey frenzy, the Vancouver Olympics will be remembered above all for the fervor and ebullience of its Canadian hosts.
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Turner, OSU eye top prize
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
COLUMBUS, OHIO --
Now the sixth-ranked Buckeyes can clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title with a win over Illinois tonight in their final home game and regular-season finale.
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NBC strikes ratings gold with hockey final
By MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Sunday’s Olympic gold-medal hockey game attracted a massive North American television audience, making it the most-viewed hockey game in the United States in 30 years and the most-viewed show of any kind in Canadian history.
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Clean Energy Jobs Acts needs modification to grow economy
By PHILLIP H. PRANGE - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Significant modification of the Clean Energy Jobs Act is necessary if we are to see the creation of more good-paying, sustainable jobs for Wisconsin. We need to strip away those parts of the bill that will hinder that job growth and generate legislation that is capable of passing both houses of the Legislature.
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State should raise the bar on Natural Resources Board
By SEN. NEAL KEDZIE - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Wisconsin’s natural resource laws affect the state’s environment and economic stability, and touch nearly every person’s life. The Legislature created the Natural Resources Board, and it stands to reason that new standards be established for future board members.
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Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce 83rd annual dinner
By STEVE BENTON - Tuesday, March 2, 2010
BELOIT --
Beloit College President, Scott Bierman, is the main speaker at the 83rd annual Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce dinner
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