News Archive for April 18, 2011
Celebrate this nip and tuck
By ESTHER CEPEDA - Monday, April 18, 2011
CHICAGO --
What parents wouldn't do everything possible to ensure their child has a smoother life?
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With bypass pending, Milton plans changes to eastside downtown
By NEIL JOHNSON - Monday, April 18, 2011
MILTON --
While plans seem to vary depending on whom you ask, officials say a few redevelopment projects in the downtown will be getting a look this year.
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Over-tilling can cause more harm than good
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, April 18, 2011
JANESVILLE --
“There’s no difference between a crack pipe and a rototiller. Both are tools of the devil,” said Jim Stute, crops and soils agent for the UW Extension, Rock County.
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Whitewater Warhawks split with Blue Devils
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 18, 2011
Jeff Donovan picked up his seventh victory of the season without a loss Sunday to help UW-Whitewater’s baseball team split a WIAC doubleheader with UW-Stout.
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Two arrested in Janesville drug bust
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 18, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Three children removed from home
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Beloit Snappers win game two, earn split with Kernels
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 18, 2011
BELOIT --
A five-run third inning helped the Beloit Snappers earn a 9-1 win over Cedar Rapids on Sunday and a split of their Midwest League doubleheader at Pohlman Field.
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Departments fighting both fires and staffing issues
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Monday, April 18, 2011
Fire departments in Wisconsin and across the nation say calls are on the rise while the number of volunteer firefighters is steadily declining. The disparity is forcing fire chiefs everywhere to add incentives to find qualified help.
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Home’s demolition splits Janesville Historic Commission
By MARCIA NELESEN - Monday, April 18, 2011
JANESVILLE --
New procedures planned to handle future requests
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Public record for April 18, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 18, 2011
Kenya's Mutai wins Boston in record 2:03:02
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, April 18, 2011
BOSTON --
Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai won the Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 3 minutes, 2 seconds — the fastest anyone has ever run the 26.2 mile distance.
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'You do what you have to do' to when it comes to gas prices
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, April 18, 2011
JANESVILLE --
On Sunday, the average cost for a gallon of gasoline in Wisconsin was $3.88, according to AAA.
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UWW closed Friday for final furlough day
By UWW MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS - Monday, April 18, 2011
WHITEWATER --
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will be closed on Friday, April 22, for its fourth and final state-mandated furlough day.
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Photo of the day: Spring remains on hold as more snow expected
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 18, 2011
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Strong low pressure will arrive from southwest Illinois Tuesday evening, bringing with it a swath of moderate to heavy snow.
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Cheers, jeers follow Palin during Madison visit
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, April 18, 2011
Sarah Palin defended Wisconsin’s governor at a tea party tax day rally Saturday, telling hundreds of supporters that his polarizing union rights law is designed to save public jobs.
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Pauline Parker, former county board member, dead at 64
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Monday, April 18, 2011
GENOA CITY --
Pauline Parker, a member of the Walworth County board from 1994 to 2008, died April 15, 2011 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was 64.
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Builder outlook falls ahead of spring season
By DEREK KRAVITZ - Monday, April 18, 2011
WASHINGTON --
Homebuilders are more pessimistic about the housing market this month, a dismal sign at the start of the spring-buying season.
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Rep. Ryan expected to meet with constituents Tuesday in Elkhorn and Delavan
By ASSOCIATED PRESS, STAFF REPORTS - Monday, April 18, 2011
Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan is back in his home district for the next two weeks, and plans to meet with constituents to talk about federal policy issues.
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Death notices and obituaries: Parker, Schmidt, Smith
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 18, 2011
Walworth County death notices for April 18, 2011.
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EcoFair360 announces lineup for this summer's alternative energy event
By NEWS RELEASE - Monday, April 18, 2011
LAKE GENEVA --
Learning can be fun – especially when it involves The Kids Zone at EcoFair360. This summer, July 8-10 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, parents and children will have the opportunity to find out just how much fun “Green” can be.
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Have you won a new car? Latest scam says you have
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Monday, April 18, 2011
WATERFORD --
A new scam has surfaced in the Mukwonago and Waterford areas, according to an alert forwarded to members by area Chambers of Commerce.
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Death notices for April 18, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, April 18, 2011
Poll: Students optimistic despite money doubts
By CONNIE CASS - Monday, April 18, 2011
WASHINGTON --
For young people who came of age in the recession, the American dream of life getting better for each new generation feels like a myth.
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Conway gets emotional first victory
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, April 18, 2011
LONG BEACH, CALIF. --
Mike Conway made a late pass on Ryan Briscoe to win the Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, earning his first career IndyCar victory in just his third race since a horrific crash last year in the Indianapolis 500.
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Three major highway projects beginning in Walworth County
By TODD MISHLER - Monday, April 18, 2011
In a county that relies so heavily on tourism, road construction always is a challenge. Get ready, because this spring's projects will affect travel around Lake Beulah and some traffic patterns entering and leaving East Troy.
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Canucks close in on sweep of Blackhawks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, April 18, 2011
CHICAGO --
Seven power plays gave the defending Stanley Cup champions plenty of scoring chances in a game they desperately needed to win.
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Brewers swept by Nationals in doubleheader
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, April 18, 2011
WASHINGTON --
The Milwaukee Brewers came into Washington with a four-game winning streak. They're leaving on a three-game skid with a trip to Philadelphia up next.
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Paul leads Hornets to upset of Lakers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, April 18, 2011
LOS ANGELES --
Chris Paul and a few teammates sneaked across the street from their hotel to Staples Center the night before the New Orleans Hornets began the postseason, eagerly hoisting up a few shots in the shadows of the Lakers’ imposing championship banners.
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Johnson triumphs by a foot
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, April 18, 2011
TALLADEGA, ALA. --
Bowyer a close second; Dale Jr. gives winning push
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