News Archive for August 10, 2012
Data Dimensions plans to add 120 jobs
By JIM LEUTE - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A growing Janesville business that specializes in document conversion and management has landed a government contract that will require 120 new employees.
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Local Scout showing his 'gratitude'
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
JANESVILLE --
It's not surprise that Alec Frey's Eagle Scout project is military-related. "I've got quite a few family members in the armed forces, now, and I'm going into the Marines next summer," said the 17-year-old soon-to-be Milton High School senior.
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Milton appoints Ebbert to be full-time city clerk
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
MILTON --
The Milton City Council gave interim city clerk Michelle Ebbert a vote of confidence this week, voting to hire her as full-time city clerk.
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Parker golfers open with invite win
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
With the loss of five seniors from last year's sectional-qualifying squad, Coach Mary Ross doesn't know what to expect from her Janesville Parker High girls golf team this season.
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Walworth County Register of Deeds race features three from GOP
By TODD MISHLER/CSI MEDIA - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
ELKHORN --
Voters on Tuesday will choose the Republican candidate for Walworth County Register of Deeds.
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Four Janesville athletes honored at WIAC banquet
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
MADISON --
Four former Janesville athletes were among those honored at the WIAC Centennial Banquet at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison on Saturday.
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Albany planning school referendum
By GINA DUWE - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
ALBANY --
The Albany School Board in November will ask voters for permission to exceed the district's revenue cap to cover operational expenses.
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Snappers win fifth in a row
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
DAVENPORT, IA --
The visiting Beloit Snappers rolled to their fifth straight win Thursday with an 8-3 victory over the Quad Cities River Bandits in Midwest League baseball.
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Sidewalks here to stay, but who should pay?
By MARCIA NELESEN - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
JANESVILLE --
For as far back as anyone can remember, abutting property owners have paid for installing, maintaining and repairing Janesville sidewalks.
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Strong optimism surrounds park's future
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Larry Altreuter's dream was to have a place for kids to play and hang out in Janesville.
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Public record for Aug. 10, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
Wisconsin filmmaker's 'Secret Life' uses state as backdrop
By CSI STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
LAKE GENEVA --
Wisconsin filmmaker Genevieve Davis will show her independent art film “Secret Life, Secret Death” Aug. 22 at the Lake Geneva Public Library. The film, which Davis shot in Chicago and Wisconsin without a film crew, bares a secret in the filmmaker’s family history.
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Support troops, have fun at Operation Ooh-Rah
By STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
BELOIT --
Catch great music, food, plenty of kids' activities and prizes at Operation Ooh-Rah's fundraiser, running from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat., Aug. 11 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mead-Allen Post 2306, 2711 S. Afton Road in Beloit.
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Emerald ash borer found in new Walworth County locations
By STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
WALWORTH COUNTY --
More detections of the emerald ash borer have been spotted in Walworth County, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Pettersson enjoys calm
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. --
Five years ago, a leading golf publication chose Kiawah Island as the toughest golf course in America. Some of the best players in the world made it feel like a walk on the beach Thursday in the PGA Championship.
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Manning throws interception, but Broncos cruise
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
CHICAGO --
Peyton Manning's first appearance with the Denver Broncos was brief and a bit uneven.
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Bolt 1st with 2 golds in 200; leads Jamaican sweep
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
LONDON --
Usain Bolt heard all the talk. About the pair of surprising losses at Jamaica's Olympic trials. About how he isn't as fast as he used to be.
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Death notices for Aug. 10, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
Chargers beat Packers 21-13 in preseason opener
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
SAN DIEGO --
Aaron Rodgers had an interception and a fumble in three series for the Green Bay Packers as the San Diego Chargers took a 21-13 victory in preseason play Thursday night.
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Dog exercise area slated for Mukwonago Park
By STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
MUKWONAGO --
Waukesha County officials are budgeting $50,000 for a dog exercise area at Mukwonago Park, the third such facility in the county since 2007, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story.
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Dean finds organic dairy sales continue to grow
By STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
DELAVAN --
Organic milk is not only showing up in more consumers’ shopping carts these days, it’s an option many dairy producers are choosing as well.
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Update: With rain forecasted, Yerkes cancels Sunday show
By CSI STAFF - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay is offering a special opportunity to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower safely and comfortably.
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Obama kicks the can
By MICHAEL GERSON - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
WASHINGTON --
The war on terrorism does not exhaust America’s risks or responsibilities. The risks are increasing, along with doubts about America’s global role.
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The case against re-election
By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER - Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
WASHINGTON --
Here's a game plan to defeat President Obama
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