News Archive for March 30, 2010
Local census return rate at about sixty percent
By BETH WHEELOCK - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Thursday is officially Census Day.
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Rock County workers receive training grant
By BETH WHEELOCK - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The grant will bring about 155 people off the waiting list for services.
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Schools to cash in on lawsuit settlement
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Janesville is one of dozens of school districts across the state reaping a financial windfall as the result of a lawsuit settlement.
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Panel: Stigmas remain in mental health issues
By ANN MARIE AMES - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The discussion among local mental health advocates and politicians at UAW Local 95 Hall in Janesville was the fourth such symposium in the state.
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Local troops headed to Afghanistan
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
BELOIT --
A small Army Reserve unit with members from southern Wisconsin will soon be on its way to Afghanistan.
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Janesville School District director to retire
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
JANESVILLE --
A top administrator in the Janesville School District will retire at the end of this school year, the district announced.
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Stonewerth leads honor team
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Kim Stonewerth, Whitewater High’s WIAA Division 2 state champion, heads the All-Southern Lakes gymnastics selections.
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Delavan man wins $1.34 million at casino
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
DELAVAN --
Daniel Nevin of Delavan thought he had found his lucky slot machine when he won $1,000 two weeks ago at the Ho Chunk Casino near Wisconsin Dells.
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Janesville City Council candidates sound off on the issues
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Candidates for the Janesville City Council sound off on some issues facing the city.
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Council candidates' stance on ridding the downtown of blight
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance on closing the gaps in the city's sidewalk system
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance on attracting businesses
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance on the ice arena
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance fees for city services
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance on the landfill
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance on the city's economic situation
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Rock County Board races
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Races for Districts 7, 22, 25, 26 and 29 of the Rock County Board
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Clinton Community School District Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Three run for seat on the Clinton Community School District Board.
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Delavan Town Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Three are in the running for the Delavan Town Board.
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Beloit Town Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The race for Beloit Town Board
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Schools cash in on lawsuit settlement
By ANN MARIE AMES - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Five Walworth County school districts state reaping a financial windfall as the result of a lawsuit settlement.
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Public record for March 30, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Group questions church-state separation in Janesville public school
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The Freedom from Religion Foundation is accusing the Janesville School District of failing to abide by the Constitution’s stricture on the separation of church and state.
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Sable continues to help recovering addicts in Whitewater
By KAYLA BUNGE - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Dan Sable long has asked God to grant him serenity.
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Janesville couple ensures kids can skate
By TED SULLIVAN - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
JANESVILLE --
In tough economic times, Jeff and Sally Keena make sure families can still have fun for free.
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Torpys are cool for the school
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Hard work is second nature to Jack and Sharon Torpy. They are, after all, both products of family farms and one-room schoolhouses.
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Jacques sends gratitude to the troops
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
ELKHORN --
Once a month, Cathy Jacques heads into the basement of her Elkhorn home and labors over boxes. She puts several items in each one, from snacks and cards to Super Glue and baby wipes.
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Sedor's service is historical
By TED SULLIVAN - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Gil Sedor has volunteered for too many local nonprofit organizations to list here.
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Nelson's fundraising talents benefit Evansville
By GINA DUWE - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
EVANSVILLE --
The Evansville area has benefited from Nancy Nelson's experience and her drive to better the hometown.
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Danks leads charitable ministry
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Shelly Danks became a born-again Christian when she was in high school. Since then, the Lord has led her down every path she has followed.
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Schwartz advocates for people half a world away
By ANNA MARIE LUX - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The Beloit Turner High School senior learned early in her young life that she didn’t need to wait a single moment before improving the world. All she had to do was jump in and get started.
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Whitewater public art display encourages participants to 'Think Outside the Box'
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Pieces from this year's project, "Thinking Outside the Box," will decorate the streets of downtown Whitewater in May when the creations of local artists are displayed on the Main Street light poles.
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What about Bush?
By RICK HOROWITZ - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
It seemed to me, I said, that those who make their livings comparing Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler and Josef Stalin shouldn’t act surprised—and certainly shouldn’t be excused—if somebody out there decides to act on their incendiary words.
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7th Annual BTC Health Fair
By STEVE BENTON - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
ROCK COUNTY --
The 7th annual Black Hawk Technical College Health Fair is set for Wednesday
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Joint Training exercise
By STEVE BENTON - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
ROCK COUNTY --
The Rock County Sheriff's office and two local police departments will participate in a joint training exercise Wednesday afternoon and evening
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Bill allowing raw-milk sales moves to full assembly
By STAFF, ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
A bill that would allow farmers to sell raw, unpasteurized milk directly to consumers has been approved by an Assembly committee.
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Geneva atom smasher sets collision record
By ALEXANDER G. HIGGINS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
GENEVA --
The world's largest atom smasher conducted its first experiments at conditions nearing those after the Big Bang, breaking its own record for high-energy collisions with proton beams crashing into each other Tuesday at three times more force than ever before.
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Students rally to the cause, win prom contest
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
When Round Lake, Ill., High School students attend their prom at Grand Geneva May 1, they'll receive some special souvenirs for winning a nationwide contest.
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Death notices: Rasmussen
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Walworth County death notices for March 30, 2010.
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Family, friends say farewell to Kenosha soldier killed in Iraq
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
A Kenosha killed in Iraq after a rocket-propelled grenade hit the watchtower where he was on guard duty was laid to rest Monday.
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After six weeks of fishing, officials land no Asian carp
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The federal fishing expedition on the Chicago canal system continues to turn up zero Asian carp.
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Help for pet owners wanting to spay and neuter
By BETH WHEELOCK - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The Rock County Humane Society hopes a new service that spays and neuters pets will help pet owners who are struggling financially.
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Easter health hazard?
By BETH WHEELOCK - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Coloring Easter eggs can be a fun activity this week, but you should probably take a few safety precautions.
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Parents find challenges, rewards in helping foster children turn their lives around
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Minuette and Josette Farmakis were adopted by Dan and Angie after suffering years of abuse and neglect during childhood.
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Death notices for March 30, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Militia accused of plotting war on US government
By JOHN SEEWER - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP, MICH. --
A ninth alleged member of a Christian militia group that prepared to battle the Antichrist and the U.S. government was arrested after the FBI played recorded messages from family and friends, who urged the man to give himself up, over loudspeakers outside a home in rural Michigan.
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Bush struggles in loss to Giants
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
PHOENIX --
Dave Bush, making a bid for a spot in the Brewers’ rotation, struggled mightily. He gave up two home runs while surrendering seven runs and eight hits in six innings.
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Hamlin’s late stop pays off
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
MARTINSVILLE, VA. --
Hamlin passed Ryan Newman, Cambridge native Matt Kenseth and leader Jeff Gordon following the final restart to earn his third career victory here.
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Duke favored to win; Michigan State underdog
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
LAS VEGAS --
Duke is the favorite among the Final Four to win the NCAA title, while Michigan State is a longshot despite its trip to the finals last year, oddsmakers in Las Vegas said Monday.
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Els hangs on, wins at Bay Hill
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
ORLANDO, FLA --
Ernie Els made two clutch par putts, escaped trouble from a buried lie in the bunker and wound up wearing a blue blazer Monday for winning the rain-delayed Arnold Palmer Invitational.
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Izzo ‘happy’ where he is
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
EAST LANSING, MICH. --
Report: Oregon wants to pursue MSU coach
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Baylor, Stanford prevail, advance to Final Four
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
MEMPHIS, TENN. --
Baylor’s youth nearly cost the Lady Bears a trip to Final Four, and ended up saving the day.
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Butler coach Brad Stevens hit jackpot with early career gamble
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Ten years after he took the chance and quit his marketing job at a pharmaceutical company to get into the coaching business, the 33-year-old Brad Stevens has led Butler to the Final Four—one of the youngest to ever take a team this far.
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Kentucky freshman teammates lead All-America team
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Having a couple of freshmen on The Associated Press’ All-America team is nothing new. This year, however, they are from the same school.
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Power starts 2-for-2
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. --
Barely seven months after breaking his back in a scary crash, Power continued crafting a stirring comeback tale on Monday by winning the rain-delayed Honda Grand Prix for his second victory in as many IndyCar events this year.
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