News Archive for November 5, 2011
No. 19 Wisconsin bounces back to beat Purdue 62-17
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
MADISON --
To make sure that a two-game funk didn't snowball into a lost season, No. 19 Wisconsin returned to the familiar formula that worked so well earlier: Keep handing the ball to Montee Ball, and sprinkle in some big plays from Russell Wilson.
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Big Foot loses in state volleyball
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
Chiefs drop semifinal match
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Jets fall to St. Louis
By KEN VELOSKEY - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Janesville falls four points behind division leaders
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Firefighters rescue dogs from Beloit basement fire
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
BELOIT --
Firefighters rescued two dogs from a basement fire in a Beloit home Friday afternoon, according to a news release from the town of Beloit Fire Department.
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County considering more traffic control near BTC
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
What do Beloit, Turtle, Rock and La Prairie townships have in common? They all meet at one busy intersection: County G and Town Line Road.
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Public record for Nov. 5, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
Janesville parking ticket prices could jump after city council vote
By MARCIA NELESEN - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Some parking tickets would more than double and others would triple based on a tentative vote by the Janesville City Council at its final city budget study session Thursday.
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Edgerton Care Center to stay in former hospital building
By NEIL JOHNSON - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
EDGERTON --
After months of uncertainty over the Edgerton Care Center’s future in the wake of Edgerton Hospital’s move to the city’s east end, the 61-bed nursing home finally has an answer. The Edgerton Care Center is staying where it is.
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Janesville School Board member wants all options on budget table
By ANN MARIE AMES - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Just because the board voted not to close an elementary school next year doesn’t mean administration shouldn’t consider other building changes. That’s the message Janesville School Board member Lori Stottler wants to get across Tuesday at the board’s regular meeting. The board should give direction to administration to consider all options when seeking to close an estimated $9 million budget deficit for 2012-13, Stottler said.
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Questions remain about Brodhead-fire-chief post
By GINA DUWE - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
BRODHEAD --
Brodhead city officials seem to agree a full-time employee is needed to run the fire department, but they don’t want to call that person the chief, Mayor Doug Pinnow said.
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Daniel becomes fourth to enter Rock County judicial race
By ANN MARIE AMES - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
JANESVILLE --
A former Janesville School Board member has announced plans to enter the race for Rock County judge.
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Even after his death, grandfather inspired Elkhorn soccer team's run to state
By TODD MISHLER - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
ELKHORN --
Senior Tyler Walter and juniors Erik Papenfus and Jon Stopple are first cousins and three major reasons why the Elks qualified for the WIAA Division 1 state tournament a week ago, giving the school its first state appearance to go along with its first conference, regional and sectional titles in the program’s 23-year existence.
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Packers CB Sam Shields moves past concussion
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
GREEN BAY --
Green Bay cornerback Sam Shields expects to play Sunday at San Diego after recovering from a concussion.
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Decertification: NBA players' nuclear option
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
NBA players could have a choice Saturday: Accept a 50-50 division of basketball-related income or risk having more owners join the hardline faction that wants a 53-47 split in its favor— and a hard salary cap.
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A year out, Obama campaign makes volunteer push
By KEN THOMAS - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
WASHINGTON --
Grass-roots volunteers flocked to Barack Obama last time. This time, the president's campaign is in recruiting mode.
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Death notices for Nov. 5, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
2nd Amendment, hunting initiatives advance
By REP. TYLER AUGUST - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
The state Assembly passed the “Castle Doctrine” bill, as well as legislation aimed at preserving and strengthening our hunting heritage.
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