News Archive for February 29, 2012
Student poverty rising in Janesville
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The number of students in the Janesville School District who come from low-income families continues to rise, with nearly half qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
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Muskego’s three-point barrage ends Janesville Craig’s season
By KEN VELOSKEY - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Muskego shot out the lights Tuesday along with Janesville Craig’s season.
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Raises, Act 10 and compensation create payday dilemmas for elected officials
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Salaries for some of Rock County's elected officials should go up, but their take home pay would go down, a county board committee recommended Tuesday.
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Edgerton uses FTs in hang on for win, other scores
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
Edgerton did not score a field goal in the final quarter but hit 9 of 13 free throws and held on for a 47-40 victory at Palmyra-Eagle in a WIAA Division 3 boys basketball opener Tuesday night.
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Evansville guardsman attending White House thank-you event
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
During convoys in Iraq, Tech. Sgt. Christian Bennett's foremost responsibility as a machine gunner was to protect the lives of everyone in his Humvee.
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Davis, Miller earn top WIAC honors
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
WHITEWATER --
Chris Davis led the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in both scoring and rebounding this season.
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Police warn residents to be wary of phone scam
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Rock County Sheriff's Office is warning people to be wary of a new phone scam.
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FAA to keep funding privately run air traffic towers
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that it will continue to fully fund operations at airport traffic towers that are manned by private contractors.
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Somerville’s 23 helps snap Janesville Parker out of slump
By JOHN BARRY - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Janesville Parker’s boys basketball team limped into the postseason.
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Public record for Feb. 29, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
History buffs write second Janesville book
By CAROL M. PAUR/SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The world steams forward, but there are those who want to preserve the past. Janesville residents Judith and Den Adler are some of those exploring history while crossing over into the future.
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Local Simmons plant back on top, looking to add jobs
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Thanks to its 2011 performance on safety, quality, productivity, cost management and customer service, the Simmons Bedding plant in Janesville received the Tony Saliture Award for Operational Excellence.
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Walker plans to sign wetlands bill today
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
ELKHORN --
Gov. Scott Walker says he plans to sign a divisive bill that would help developers win wetland construction permits.
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Autopsy is today for Schofield man
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
An autopsy has been rescheduled to today in the death of a Schofield man found dead Sunday near the unincorporated community of Emerald Grove in eastern Rock County.
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Zumba fundraiser set for Kilar's 'Field of Dreams'
By STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
WHITEWATER --
A second "Zumba for Trey" event will be held Sun., March 4, from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Whitewater High School gym, 534 S. Elizabeth St. Registration will be held from 1-1:30 p.m.
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Raw milk case in Sauk County could hinge on East Troy farm ruling
By STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
ELKHORN --
A Sauk County dairy farmer is scheduled for a court appearance next month, facing trial for providing milk to members of a private dairy buying club without being licensed by the state of Wisconsin, much like a similar case in 2010 of the Zinniker Farm in East Troy, which sold raw milk to its own customers.
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Ramirez made Brewers’ his first choice
By TOM HAUDRICOURT, MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
PHOENIX --
When Ramirez made it clear to the Brewers that Milwaukee was his first choice as a new work address, things quickly accelerated.
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Death notices for Feb. 29, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
Analysis: Mich. win won't end Romney's challenge
By CHARLES BABINGTON - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
WASHINGTON --
Romney landed no knockout punch on Rick Santorum, the fiery social conservative who loves to remind everyone how difficult Romney finds it to excite and unify the party's base.
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Minnesota falls 52-45 to No. 14 Wisconsin
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
MADISON --
Jordan Taylor scored 22 points for Wisconsin, which clinched a first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament.
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Ilyasova's tip-in lifts Bucks over Wizards 119-118
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
When the Milwaukee Bucks needed a big play, Ersan Ilyasova was there to bail out Brandon Jennings.
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Fire heats up Daytona’s TV ratings
By JENNA FRYER - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. --
Want to capture the nation’s attention? Try a giant fireball.
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UW-Whitewater grad business degree program tops in enrollment for area
By STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
WHITEWATER --
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s graduate business school program ranks first in terms of enrollment, according to the Business Journal of Milwaukee’s list of largest graduate business programs in the seven-county Milwaukee area.
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Blues Brothers bringing their tribute show to Young Auditorium
By STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
WHITEWATER --
A little nostalgia is good, especially when it’s packed with great music, and "The New Originals Tribute to The Blues Brothers" is in the house Wednesday, March 7, at 7:30 pm at UW- Whitewater’s Young Auditorium. This show will showcase the original tunes from "The Blues Brothers" movie, including vocals, a back-up band, and impersonations of Jake and Elwood. Tickets are priced at $34, $27, and $19 for general public and $17, $13.50, and $9.50 for students. You may purchase them by calling 262-472-2222, or purchase online at www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.
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