News Archive for September 27, 2010
E-mail scam attacks user’s friends, family
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Beware of pleas for emergency cash
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Autumn can see an increase in residential fires
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
Heating systems unused for months can cause problems
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Opponents: Rail study won’t sway opinions
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
Project would create 13,000 permanent jobs, report suggests
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August is named winner in GOP primary
By TED SULLIVAN - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
ELKHORN --
Tyler August of Walworth has been named winner of the Republican primary election in the 32nd Assembly District after a controversial recount that included two objections.
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Public record for Sept. 27, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
After abrupt change, Janesville business is making a successful transition
By JIM LEUTE - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
JANESVILLE --
“A lot has happened, and we had to learn fast, but it’s been a great five years,” James McGovern said.
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Program helps weatherize homes in Rock, Walworth counties
By JIM LEUTE - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
The jury’s still out on the overall success of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, but a slice of that pie has paid for a significant number of weatherization projects in Rock and Walworth counties.
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Nestle announces plans to expand its medical nutrition business
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
Nestle will plow some $500 million to expand its medical nutrition business over the next decade, with the aim of capitalizing on a growing market for foods to help treat chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity, the Swiss consumer company said Monday.
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Badger music students raising money for Disneyland trip
By NEWS RELEASE - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Badger High School music students have the opportunity to spend spring break, 2011, at Disneyworld in Orlando, Fla.
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Statewide program targets prescription drug abusers
By STEVE BENTON - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The launch of a statewide education and awareness program is targeting adults who use prescription drugs in order to keep them out of the hands of children
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East Troy Electric Railroad Museum adds five cars
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
The East Troy Electric Railroad Museum added five cars over the weekend thanks to a special run by the Canadian National Railroad.
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Highway 51 rebuild expected to be complete by end of November
By TODD MISHLER - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
BELOIT --
The Riverside Drive/U.S. Highway 51 reconstruction project is 60 percent to 70 percent complete, Beloit city engineer Mike Flesch said Tuesday.
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Despite economy, Americans don't want farm work
By GARANCE BURKE - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
VISALIA, CALIF. --
Most Americans simply don't apply for jobs harvesting fruits and vegetables in California, where one of every eight people is out of work, according to government data for a federal seasonal farmworker program analyzed by The Associated Press.
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Opinion: Rep. Colon, Assembly 45 and a tip of the hat
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
Views on Rep. Colon, Assembly 45 and a tip of the hat
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Death notices: Mostacchio
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
Walworth County death notices for Sept. 27, 2010:
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How can Lions be so bad so long?
By MICHAEL ROSENBERG - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS --
The Detroit Lions have now lost 40 of their last 43 games, which is like walking down the street and getting hit by 16 consecutive cars.
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Violence prevention efforts focus on Internet safety
By TODD MISHLER - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
The Violence Prevention Collaborative tackles cyberbullying Tuesday at its 11th annual Partners for Peace luncheon at Franchesco’s Ristorante, located at 2404 S. Perryville Road in Rockford.
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Benefits planned to help family, leukemia patient
By CSI MEDIA STAFF - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
BELOIT --
After two trips to the emergency room and a visit to the doctor’s office, Cherie and Paul Seefeldt finally heard the bad news. Their son, 11-year-old Lucas, had leukemia.
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United Way groups combine to serve more Walworth County communities
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
The United Way of Delavan-Darien and the Geneva Lakes area have merged into the United Way of Walworth County and now will include Elkhorn, East Troy and Sharon.
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Death notices for Sept. 27, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
Braun fuels win in home finale
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
MILWAUKEE --
The Brewers gave their fans plenty to cheer about Sunday, and it might be the last time some of those players are seen in a Milwaukee home uniform.
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Johnson triumphs at Dover
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
DOVER, DEL. --
Chase victory keeps drive for five alive
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Bears’ Cutler welcomes being compared to Packers’ Rodgers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
LAKE FOREST, ILL. --
The way Jay Cutler sees it, this is a blitz he doesn’t need to dodge. If others want to compare him to Aaron Rodgers, well, that makes perfect sense.
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Furyk savors $11.35 million day
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
ATLANTA --
Veteran golfer sweeps Tour Championship, FedEx Cup titles
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$93,000 cancer drug: How much is a life worth?
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010
BOSTON --
Cancer patients, brace yourselves. Many new drug treatments cost nearly $100,000 a year, sparking fresh debate about how much a few months more of life is worth.
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