News Archive for October 20, 2010
32nd candidates use forum to blame special interests
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Regardless of party affiliation, candidates for the 32nd Assembly District unanimously agree Madison's legislative culture is broken. And anyone seeking immediate relief might be out of luck.
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Humanitarian fund established to honor murder victim
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
A brokenhearted Dennis Teichow said Tuesday that he wouldn't blemish the joyous memories of his 11-year marriage to Sandra by dwelling on his wife's last 30 minutes of life that ended painfully at the hands of a killer.
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Inspectors checking safety of I43 overpass near Delavan
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
County Highway X west of Delavan is down to one lane at the Interstate 43 bypass after a piece of construction equipment on a trailer collided with the bridge about 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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Flexibility key to literacy tutor training
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The Literacy Connection's new computer training opens doors for potential new tutors by reducing the number of classroom hours it takes for qualification.
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Fundraiser pairs library, literacy group
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The Hedberg Public Library and the Literacy Connection make a lovely couple, and the two have scheduled an after-hours date Saturday at the library, 316 S. Main St.
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Brodhead business 'running out of room'
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
BRODHEAD --
A Brodhead machine and tool company that has seen business steadily pick up is planning to expand.
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Janesville man arrested after strangling incident
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
JANESVILLE --
A woman was treated and released from Mercy Hospital early Tuesday after a domestic dispute that escalated to strangulation and involved a handgun, according to police.
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Fourteen forced from Lake Geneva duplex after early morning fire
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Fourteen residents of a Lake Geneva duplex were forced from their home early Wednesday after a fire spread through a second floor living area.
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$800 returned to owner who lost it
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Imagine finding five $100 bills and six $50 bills on the floor of a fast-food restaurant.
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Edgerton volleyball advances
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Edgerton High swept past visiting Dodgeville, 3-0, in a WIAA Division 2 regional girls volleyball match Tuesday night.
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Palmyra-Eagle, Parkview volleyball sweeps
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Palmyra-Eagle High School overcame a second-game loss to down visiting Darlington, 3-1, in a WIAA Division 3 regional quarterfinal girls volleyball match Tuesday.
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Drug collection set for Oct. 29
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
JANESVILLE --
A pharmaceutical, prescription and nonprescription medication, and mercury thermometer collection will be held Friday, Oct. 29.
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NFL players: What's happening to game?
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
NEW YORK --
One day after the league said it will begin suspending players for illegal hits, many players were asking if this still is pro football.
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Public record for Oct. 20, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
I-90/39 plan gains speed
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
MADISON --
Having cleared a significant roadblock Tuesday, the Interstate 90/30 expansion project for Rock and Dane counties is once again at cruising speed.
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Irish bar steeped in local history
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
JANESVILLE --
O'Riley & Conway's Irish Pub might be a new bar and eatery in downtown Janesville, but the narrow chunk of real estate on Milwaukee Street hasn't surrendered its history and soul.
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Fearing carp invasion, states make final push to close Chicago locks
By MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE INFORMATION SERVICES - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Attorneys from five Great Lakes states made their final pitch Monday to persuade a federal judge to close Chicago-area shipping locks to halt movement of Asian carp.
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Fire consumes Fort business
By BETH WHEELOCK - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Seven fire departments are assisting at Blodgett's Garden Center.
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"Polar Express" author to roll into Edgerton's book festival
By LISA M. SCHMELZ - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
EDGERTON --
The Sterling North Book and Film Festival is named for the Wisconsin writer whose books became Disney favorites.
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Forward Janesville presents business expo
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Regional appeal may be growing
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Police log: Missing wallet recovered
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
ELKHORN --
A woman who thought her wallet had been stolen, actually had inadvertently put it on the roof of the car and drove off.
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Beloit College teacher edits book
By STEVE BENTON - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
BELOIT --
Beloit College assistant professor edits a book aimed at reforming higher education
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Fort Hood witness describes failed attempt to save UWW student
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
A Fort Hood soldier testified Tuesday about how she tried to save the life of Sgt. Amy Krueger, 29, of Kiel who was studying psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater before her Army Reserve combat stress unit was mobilized for Afghanistan.
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WIAA Soccer: Badger advances to sectional opener Thursday in Kenosha
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
The Southern Lakes champion Badger soccer team opens sectional play today with a 7 p.m. game at Kenosha Bradford
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Death notices: Teichow
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Walworth County death notices for Oct. 20, 2010:
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Badger Bret? Bielema still hasn't won over fans
By MICHAEL HUNT - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
So what do you think of Bret Bielema now?
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Smith 'recall' casts shadow on Thompson
By BRIAN CARRIVEAU - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Packers general manager Ted Thompson may have not come out and said he made a mistake when he cut safety Anthony Smith in the final roster cutdown of 2009, but his actions speak louder than words.
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Cain beats Phils 3-0 as Giants take 2-1 NLCS lead
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. --
San Francisco's Matt Cain pitched seven impressive innings in the Giants' win over the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Tuesday for a 2-1 lead in the NL championship series.
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Molina, Hamilton, Rangers lead Yanks 3-1 in ALCS
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
NEW YORK --
After winning Tuesday night, the Texas Rangers are just one win from reaching the World Series for the very first time.
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Pope names 24 new cardinals
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
VATICAN CITY --
Pope Benedict XVI named 24 new cardinals Wednesday, putting his mark on the body that will elect his successor and giving a boost to Italian hopes to regain the papacy.
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Death notices for Oct. 20, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Police to keep close eye on sex offenders during trick-or-treating
By NEWS RELEASE - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
WALWORTH COUNTY --
Law enforcement agencies will keep a close eye on convicted sex offenders during Halloween as part of Operation Trick or Treat.
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Music with graphic lyrics prompts noise complaint
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
ELKHORN --
ELKHORN - The Sunday church bells on Church St. can be heard throughout the neighborhood, so one resident figured his music should be heard, too. Police and an upset neighbor did not think so, however.
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Thousand milers conquer Ice Age Trail one step at a time
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
Members of the Thousand Milers are among a select few to have hiked the entire length of Wisconsin's Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
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Mean Girls replace the Cool with Cold
By KATHLEEN PARKER - Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
NEW YORK --
Considering "mean girls," we're all living and learning to keep our thoughts to ourselves—to the great detriment of spontaneity and the uncertain future of banter.
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