News Archive for August 7, 2012
Ringhand, De Forest battle for Dem nod in 45th District
By GINA DUWE - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
The Democratic primary for the 45th Assembly District pits the incumbent from a different district against a Beloit City Council member.
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Rucker, Schmidt seek GOP nomination in 45th District
By GINA DUWE - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
ORFORDVILLE --
Orfordville village trustees Russell Rucker and Beth Schmidt are facing off in the Republican primary Tuesday, Aug. 14, for the 45th Assembly District seat.
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Edgerton sticks fork in chicken plan
By NEIL JOHNSON - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
EDGERTON --
Monday could go down as the day the chicken died in Edgerton. Or laid an egg, or clucked its last cluck, or crossed the road—and walked straight out of town.
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Take a bite out of crime and into a hot dog
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
DARIEN --
Last year, the Darien Police Department's National Night Out event went so well it won a national award. This year's event will be even better, Police Chief Hunter Gilmore said.
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Haakenson named court commissioner
By ANN MARIE AMES - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A long-time legal advocate for Rock County children and disabled adults has stepped in to a role as the county's newest family court commissioner.
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Parents of sex assault victim want suspect tested for HIV
By STAN MILAM - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
ELKHORN --
The parents of a boy authorities allege is a sexual assault victim of former Big Brother Rodney Meiller want Meiller to undergo tests for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
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Five-run third lifts Snappers past Timber Rattlers
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
BELOIT --
The Beloit Snappers rallied for five runs in the third inning and rolled to a 5-3 victory Monday over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in Midwest League baseball.
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Is Social Security still a good deal?
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
WASHINGTON --
People retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits after they retire.
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Janesville man uses his head, legs to overcome a mountainous challenge
By KEN VELOSKEY - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Adam Griffin, 39, of Janesville didn't make a big splash among NASCAR's elite, but in the world of electric bikes, Griffin raised some eyebrows.
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Darien's National Night Out Aug. 7
By STAFF - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
DARIEN --
As part of the police-community program National Night Out, Darien will hold its National Night Out event tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at West Park, located on US Highway 14 and North Road (335 W. Madison St.), Darien.
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Primary brings some questions, area clerks find
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
WALWORTH COUNTY --
To TV viewers, this year may seem like one long string of campaign commercials.
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Sidelined: Monte Ball sits; investigation continues
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
MADISON --
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball hasn't been cleared to practice as he recovers from a concussion sustained when he was roughed up by five men in an early morning incident near campus last week.
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Residents flood Bay area hospitals after fire
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. --
A fire at one of the nation’s largest refineries spewed thick black smoke over cities in the San Francisco Bay area, sending scores of residents to hospitals complaining of breathing problems early Tuesday.
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Mustafina wins bars gold, Douglas finishes last
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
LONDON --
Aliya Mustafina stood atop the podium, proudly cradling her medal and watching the Russian flag rise.
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US men stay unbeaten, rout Argentina 126-97
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
LONDON --
Kevin Durant scored 17 points in the third quarter and finished with 28 as the U.S. men's team beat pesky rival Argentina 126-97 on Monday night.
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US women's soccer squeaks into to gold game
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND --
The U.S. women's soccer team has another come-from-behind, last-minute thriller to add to its legacy. The Americans won't have much time to celebrate it: It's time to focus on winning it all.
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Death notices for Aug. 7, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
Gallardo goes 7, gets win No. 10, Brewers top Reds
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
Yovani Gallardo pitched seven innings, and Martin Maldonado homered and drove in three runs to help Milwaukee beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 Monday night.
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DATCP warns of email gift card scam
By WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
MADISON --
“Rachel” the scammer has had a busy year, first showing up in “credit card services” automated phone calls and now as part of an email phishing scam, according to a Wisconsin Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection release.
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Flags fly at half-staff for Milwaukee sheriff’s deputy
By STAFF - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
MADISON --
Gov. Walker ordered U.S. and Wisconsin flags at all buildings, grounds an military installations fly at half-staff Tues., Aug. 7, in remembrance of Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergio Aleman, who was killed in the line of duty July 31.
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Sugar Creek BMX biker on path to 2016 Olympics
By TODD MISHLER - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP --
Robert Redford may have been “The Natural” when it comes to hitting a baseball.
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Romney and his faith
By MICHAEL GERSON - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
WASHINGTON --
At the Republican convention, Romney should not be afraid to highlight his faith.
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