News Archive for November 2, 2010
Kedzie wins another term in 11th state Senate district
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
LAGRANGE --
Republican Neal Kedzie won another term as state senator Tuesday by taking a whopping 75% of the vote in his four-county 11th District.
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Wynn wins out in 43rd Assembly race
By NEIL JOHNSON - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
WHITEWATER --
At about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, 43rd Assembly District hopeful Evan Wynn got the news that 85 percent of the votes were in. He was leading two-term incumbent Rep. Kim Hixson in the race by a 6 percent margin. The district includes the city of Whitewater and Whitewater Township in Walworth County.
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Whitewater voters approve school referendum
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Whitewater School District will have more flexibility with its finances after voters approved a referendum Tuesday allowing early payment of a $2.1 million loan.
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Graves wins another term as Walworth County sheriff
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
ELKHORN --
David Graves won another term as Walworth County sheriff by easily outdistancing both of his opponents.
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Follow Walworth County election results here
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
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Local election results
By BETH WHEELOCK - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Click here for a complete list of election results.
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Gunderson returned to Assembly in district 83
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Republican incumbent Scott Gunderson captured by a wide margin another term in the state Assembly.
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Baldwin wins re-election to U.S. House
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin of Madison has won re-election to a seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Electrical problem on shuttle delays launch
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. --
The final launch of space shuttle Discovery has been delayed again, this time because of an electrical problem.
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Scott Walker to be Wisconsin's next governor
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Scott Walker, who became politically active years ago as a student at Delavan-Darien High School, will now take those skills to the state capitol in Madison.
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CNN projects Johnson as senate winner
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
MADISON --
CNN has projected Republican Ron Johnson the winner of Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat over incumbent Russ Feingold.
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Nass retains 31st Assembly seat
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Rep. Steve Nass retained his 31st Assembly seat Tuesday night, trouncing Libertarian candidate Leroy Watson.
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Matthews leads Portland over Milwaukee
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
MILWAUKEE --
Wes Matthews scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half to help the Portland Trail Blazers end their four-game road trip with a 90-76 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
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August replacing Lothian in 32nd Assembly District
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Republican Tyler August will replace retiring Rep. Thomas Lothian in the 32nd Assembly District, beating Democrat Doug Harrod and two independents Tuesday.
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LaFayette Township will make clerk/treasurer an appointed position
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP --
A referendum passed Tuesday to convert the town's city/treasurer from an elected office to one that is appointed by the town board.
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Paul Ryan wins easy re-election to Congress
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Janesville has won re-election to a seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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AP source: Brewers hire Ron Roenicke as manager
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
MILWAUKEE --
The Milwaukee Brewers hired the Los Angeles Angels' bench coach Ron Roenicke to be their new manager, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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Officials reviewing Geneva Township traffic incident
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
The president of the Lake Geneva Police and Fire Commission said an officer's report that he became vulgar and unruly during a recent traffic stop is overblown and inaccurate.
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Janesville Design & Development Center to close doors
By JIM LEUTE - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Six years after debuting as a catalyst for the economic and aesthetic revitalization of the city's downtown, the Janesville Design & Development Center will close at the end of this year.
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Residents advocate for WCEDA funding
By ANN MARIE AMES - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
ELKHORN --
Out of a budget that includes almost $150 million, Walworth County residents on Monday night advocated for a $50,000 line item and another topic that's not even in the budget.
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Diamond Foods could add 100 jobs at Beloit food plant
By JIM LEUTE - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
BELOIT --
Diamond Foods has selected its Beloit facility for an expansion that will create up to 100 new jobs.
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UW-Rock students consider Election Day choices
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Pollsters often talk about the "youth vote," as though young people were a monolithic block of shared opinions and habits.
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Fill the Truck for ECHO
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The Fill the Truck event to benefit ECHO, a local faith-sponsored charity and its food pantry, is Saturday.
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Man found criminal charge instead of his missing pot
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
ELKHORN --
The last four marijuana plants near his Genoa City home were gone. In their place, the man found the following note: "Thanks for the bud!! If you want it back, let's make a deal."
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Green County Board member recalled for patience, respect
By GINA DUWE - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
ALBANY --
Green County Board member and former Albany village President Joe Cousin will be remembered as a patient man who didn't hold grudges.
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Police find gun from Delavan gang shooting
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
DELAVAN --
The gun in a weekend gang-related shooting here was recovered by police who continue to straighten out charges against four Delavan people implicated in the gun play in which no one was injured.
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Rock County duo on first team
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
UW-Rock County's James Baines and Nick Miller were named to the All-Wisconsin Collegiate Conference soccer team Monday.
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Two men arrested in area burglaries
By TED SULLIVAN - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Two men face several felony charges after homes and bars in four counties across southern Wisconsin were burglarized.
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Making sense of all those numbers
By RICK HOROWITZ - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
The Ten-Foot Poll, America’s most reliable source of fanciful facts and figures, is back again, shining a bright, clear light on America’s latest attempts at democracy. Our survey of 1,423 randomly invented voters provides the kinds of electoral insights you simply won’t find anywhere else.
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Voters say changes are coming
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
The national and state governments, some Walworth County voters say, have the equivalent of a 1-7 win-loss record so far this season.
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Triathlon No. 50 on 50th birthday
By KEN VELOSKEY - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Brenda Knighton-Slatter of Janesville has a nifty 50-50 celebration set for Saturday's Ironman Florida in Panama City Beach.
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Public record for Nov. 2, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
City's longest serving fire chief Grorud to retire
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
JANESVILLE --
After 37 years in the Janesville Fire Department, Larry Grorud's official date of retirement as fire chief will be Dec. 31.
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Whitewater police say homecoming week 'tame'
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Whitewater police say homecoming weekend was “tame” this year, drawing a typical number of drinking violations on and off campus.
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State board reports some voters being asked to show ID
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
MADISON --
The Government Accountability Board reports turnout has been strong statewide so far today.
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Arrests follow string of burglaries in Rock County
By STAN STRICKER - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Two taken to Jefferson County Jail after arrest
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City of Parks readies for winter
By STAN STRICKER - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Winter activities already being planned
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Seven convicted sex offenders arrested during Halloween sweep
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
WALWORTH COUNTY --
Seven convicted sex offenders were arrested on Halloween for violating the terms of their supervision, according to a Walworth County Sheriff's Office news release.
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Lake Geneva man honored for work with George Williams College
By NEWS RELEASE - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
WILLIAMS BAY --
Lake Geneva resident Harry Hartshorne Jr., a longtime friend of George Williams College and supporter of the Young Artist Program for the annual Music by the Lake opera who is active in several community organizations, received the Chapin Award on Oct. 22.
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Grocer cites economy for closure of Jefferson location
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Frank's County Market in Jefferson closed Saturday, although the Elkhorn and East Troy locations remain open and are unaffected by the closure.
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Beulah sailor wins leadership award
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
EAST TROY --
Christine Porter of the Lake Beulah Yacht Club and Carrie Bargren of the South Shore Yacht Club will receive U.S. Sailing's One-Design Leadership Award for 2010.
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Report on traffic stop in dispute
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
A report released by Geneva Township police says a Lake Geneva resident flashed a badge when an officer stopped him for driving 70 mph in a 45 mph zone down Dummer’s Hill toward Lake Geneva. The man disputes the report.
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Death notices: Stone, Thornburgh
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Walworth County death notices for Nov. 2, 2010.
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Packers' patchwork defense impressive in victory
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
GREEN BAY --
The Green Bay Packers are focusing on the role reversal they'll face Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys after shutting out the New York Jets on the road as significant underdogs.
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UW in position for a BCS bowl
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
MADISON --
The University of Wisconsin is in position for another appearance in one of college football's marquee bowls.
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Reunion ends as Vikings cut ties with Randy Moss
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. --
So much for that boost to Brett Favre's passing attack.
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Manning, Colts handle Texans
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS --
Peyton Manning got Indianapolis' makeshift offense chugging like its old self Monday night.
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Future teachers must show, not just tell, skills
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
ST. PAUL, MINN. --
Aspiring teachers are preparing for new, more demanding requirements to receive their teacher license.
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Giants earn overdue Series title with Game 5 victory over Rangers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
ARLINGTON, TEXAS --
The prize that eluded Willie and Barry at long last belongs to the San Francisco Giants, thanks to a band of self-described castoffs and misfits and their shaggy-haired ace.
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Death notices for Nov. 2, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Police release names of underage drinkers ticketed at Whitewater party
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Police have released the names of those issued underage drinking citations following an Oct. 21, 2010 off-campus party.
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Gun recovered in Delavan shooting incident
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
The gun in a weekend gang-related shooting here was recovered by police who continue to straighten out charges against four Delavan people implicated in the gun play in which no one was injured.
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Polls now open -- Walworth County voting under way
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Polls now open for voting in Walworth County
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Group to hold 300th Support the Troops rally Monday
By NEWS RELEASE - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
ELKHORN --
The weekly Support the Troops rally at the government center in downtown Elkhorn will reach a milestone Monday when the group holds its 300th event.
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Millard church members work the land to feed food pantry
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
Millard church members work the land to feed those who use the Elkhorn Food Pantry.
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Teen, insurance official team up to combat prescription abuse
By MARK MOODY & JORDYN SCHARA - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
It’s not often that a teenage girl from Reedsburg and the president of a large Wisconsin health insurance company would become partners in a social cause. But here we are. Our mutual goal is to take prescriptions drugs, most looted from family medicine cabinets, out of the hands of teenagers who use them illegally, share them with friends, or sell them.
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