News Archive for July 19, 2012
Storms bring needed rain, unneeded damage
By GINA DUWE - Thursday, July 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Strong storms that moved through southern Wisconsin on Wednesday night brought hail, lightning strikes and rain—but not enough to end the drought.
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Walker’s drought tour includes stop in Spring Prairie farm
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
SPRING PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP --
Gov. Scott Walker will tour drought damage in southern Wisconsin Friday with stops at farms in the town of Spring Prairie and Dodgeville before convening in Madison for a meeting with to discuss options in handling the damage.
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Even fish are feeling the heat
By NEIL JOHNSON - Thursday, July 19, 2012
NEWVILLE --
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Manager Doug Lubke confirmed a kill of about 200 northern pike at Lake Koshkonong. Anglers reported the kill Friday and Saturday.
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Former Delavan man gets 10 years for assaulting girl
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, July 19, 2012
ELKHORN --
A former Delavan man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for the 2001 sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.
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Officials: Man chased partner with minivan
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, July 19, 2012
ELKHORN --
A Walworth County jury is being asked to sort out what happened July 7, 2007, when a Delavan man was arrested on a felony second-degree reckless endangerment charge.
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Kedzie appointed to committee to develop legislation for Alzheimer's care
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, July 19, 2012
MADISON --
State Sen. Neal Kedzie will participate in a study committee charged with developing legislation to clarify the care of Alzheimer's and other dementia patients.
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Janesville 14s fall in state title game
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
EAU CLAIRE --
Janesville’s 14-year old tournament baseball team came up short in its bid to repeat as state champion.
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Darien bridge projects to close road
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Thursday, July 19, 2012
TOWN OF DARIEN --
Starting Monday, two bridges in the town of Darien will be closed for more than three months, according to a news release from the Walworth County Public Works Department.
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Parker assistant principal leaving for job in Monroe
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A Janesville assistant principal has announced plans to leave the district.
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Police: Genoa City drug house raid nets four arrests
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, July 19, 2012
GENOA CITY --
Four people are facing heroin charges in connection with what police describe as a heroin distribution center operating out of a Genoa City house.
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Horse death under investigation
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
TOWN OF BRADFORD --
Rock County Sheriff's Office officials are investigating the violent death of a horse in far eastern Rock County.
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Rock County 4-H Fair kicks off Tuesday; fair royalty announced
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Rock County 4-H Fair kicks off Tuesday and runs through Sunday, July 29, at the fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville.
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Scott ties course record with 64 at British Open
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, July 19, 2012
LYTHAM & ST. ANNE’S, ENGLAND --
Adam Scott equaled the lowest British Open score at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, taking advantage of prime conditions to rip off eight birdies on the way to a 6-under 64 in the opening round Thursday.
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Public record for July 19, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
LGLOC stages 'Summer Soiree'
By STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
LAKE GENEVA --
The Lake Geneva Chapter, Lyric Opera of Chicago is holding its Summer Soiree musical event on Sat., Aug. 25, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Richard H. Driehaus Estate, W3505 Snake Road, Lake Geneva. The musical performance begins at 5:30 p.m.
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Con: Businesses large and small need more consumers—not more tax breaks
By DON KUSLER - Thursday, July 19, 2012
WASHINGTON --
Instead of cutting already low effective rates, corporate tax reform should focus on ending incentives to send profits and jobs overseas and making sure all companies pay their fair share.
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Pro: Reducing corporate tax rates can restore a prosperous America
By JOHN ENGLER - Thursday, July 19, 2012
WASHINGTON --
Unless Congress extends expired and expiring federal tax provisions, taxes could rise by $400 billion in 2013, threatening to drive the U.S. economy back into recession.
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East Troy Railroad track upgrade creates detour
By STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
MUKWONAGO --
Drivers can expect a detour the last week in July or the first week of August near the vicinity of the Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago as the East Troy Electric Railroad performs scheduled track maintenance. The detour is expected to be in use for five days during construction.
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Cougar caught on trail camera in western Wisconsin
By WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Thursday, July 19, 2012
An avid outdoorsman using a trail camera for the first time on recently purchased land in Buffalo County came up with pictures of a wild turkey, a white-tailed deer and, surprisingly, a wild roaming cougar.
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Voeckler climbs to tour victory
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, July 19, 2012
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, FRANCE --
Thomas Voeckler won the 16th stage of the Tour de France over four huge climbs in the Pyrenees, while defending champion Cadel Evans dropped out of title contention Wednesday.
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Henning leads golf tournament by one
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
KENOSHA --
Though the weather was cooler than the first two days, Kyle Henning stayed hot and shot a 6-under par 66 to take a one-shot lead into the final day of the 111th Wisconsin State Amateur Championship at Strawberry Creek Golf Club.
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Sandy spots of doom are everywhere at British Open
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
LYTHAM & ST. ANNE’S, ENGLAND --
There are a staggering 206 bunkers dotting this historic course, where the British Open begins today.
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Duval returns to British Open after lost decade
By TIM DAHLBERG - Thursday, July 19, 2012
LYTHAM & ST. ANNE’S, ENGLAND --
What’s happened is Duval has mostly disappeared from competitive golf.
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House vote backs sports sponsorships
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, July 19, 2012
WASHINGTON --
NASCAR and bass fishing can count on the military to keep the sponsorship money coming.
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Walker expands drought emergency to all of Wisconsin
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, July 19, 2012
MADISON --
Gov. Scott Walker has expanded a drought emergency to all 72 counties of Wisconsin.
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Karlsson pulls out of British Open
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, July 19, 2012
LYTHAM & ST. ANNE’S, ENGLAND --
Robert Karlsson withdrew from the British Open, and so did Ben Crane.
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Rockton's Atterbury aiming for the LPGA
By RICK WEST - Thursday, July 19, 2012
ROSCOE, ILL. --
When his daughter, Brittany, was just 12 years old, Steve Atterbury of Rockton knew she had an excellent golf swing for a youth player. That belief was further cemented when he took Brittany to a golf clinic hosted by top PGA instructor Michael Hebron, the PGA of America teacher of the year in 1991.
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Death notices for July 19, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
Even in elder care, we are what we eat
By ESTHER J. CEPEDA - Thursday, July 19, 2012
CHICAGO --
While it will take some time for nursing homes and long-term care facilities to adjust to what will soon be a crush of diverse, multicultural baby boomers, the future of golden years’ diets is evident in what has become popular in our grocery stores.
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