News Archive for July 31, 2012
USDA official to visit Mukwonago farm, discuss drought
By STAFF - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
MUKWONAGO --
Michael Scuse, the United States Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service will be reviewing drought damage for farms in the area, according to Tom Oasen, county executive director of the Walworth and Waukesha Farm Service Agency.
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Hough remembered for dedication to his family, community and business
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
JANESVILLE --
John Hough told his lunch buddies earlier this year that he was moving into a senior living center because it was closer to his office than his home on Janesville's east side.
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Janesville School District's budget to address aging technology
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville School District's budget for computers and related technology would stay the same as last year based on a proposal presented to a school board committee Monday night.
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2.1 million attend first 3 days of London Olympics
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
LONDON --
Facing criticism for swaths of empty seats at venues, Olympic organizers said Tuesday that 2.1 million people attended events in the first three full days of competition.
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Public record for July 31, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Investigation continues in Sunday death of UW-W student
By STAN MILAM - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
WHITEWATER --
Investigators say they have no reason to suspect foul play in the death of a UW-Whitewater student found at the bottom of a quarry just south of the city limits, the second death at the quarry in 14 months.
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More stalls restricted in downtown Janesville parking plaza
By MARCIA NELESEN - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
JANESVILLE --
About 40 more parking stalls were scheduled to be closed this morning on the downtown parking plaza, bringing to 90 the number of stalls closed out of the plaza's total of 246.
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Couple charged with abusing adopted children granted new judge
By STAN MILAM - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Martin and Kathleen O'Brien of Lake Geneva, charged with multiple felonies in connection with charges of physically abusing their adopted Russian children, filed a substitution of judge motion Tuesday in Walworth County Court.
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UW-Whitewater institute focused on preventing bullying
By UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN WHITEWATER - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
WHITEWATER --
A program to help participants recognize bullying and create safe environments will be held Aug. 8-9 at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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Over 200 vintage tractors at auction in Walworth
By STAFF - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
WALWORTH --
More than 200 tractors will be a part of “Mecum Gone Farmin’ Vintage Tractor Auction,” at 10 a.m. on Aug. 3-4 at Mecum Auctions, 445 S. Main St., Walworth.
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East Troy mother gets one year sentence in death of twins
By STAFF - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
ELKHORN --
The East Troy mother who was found guilty in the drowning death of her twins Sept. 22 avoided a lengthy prison term during her sentencing hearing Tuesday and was instead sentenced to a year in the Walworth County Jail.
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Two Walworth County school districts considered for $25K grant
By STAFF - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
WALWORTH COUNTY --
Lake Geneva-Genoa City UHS School District and Whitewater Unified School District are two of 29 finalists in Wisconsin to be considered for a $25,000 grant from America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program.
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Small farmers struggle as drought kills vegetables
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
WEST ALLIS --
Chris Covelli planted 1,000 zucchini seeds on his farm in southern Wisconsin this spring. Only a quarter sprouted in the parched soil. A few weeks later, he planted 1,000 more seeds and doubled his irrigation. This time, nothing came up.
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Update: some state, local burning restrictions lifted
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
WALWORTH COUNTY --
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials caution that the drought continues, even though some emergency burning restrictions are being lifted after recent rains. According to the fire restrictions page of its website, as of July 29, Walworth County forest fire danger remains moderate.
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Change of polling place for August primary in Whitewater
By STAFF - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
WHITEWATER --
Whitewater residents will be voting in the Aug. 14 primary election at the Whitewater Municipal Building, 312 W. Whitewater St., rather than the Armory in the city’s downtown, according to a notice by Michele Smith, city clerk.
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Burlington, other Wisconsin cities avoid pension woes
By STAFF - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
BURLINGTON -- As a recent Pew Center on States report revealed, pension obligations for public employees are plaguing a number of cities around the country; nationwide the gap between what states owe retirees and what funds they have available to pay them has grown to $1.38 trillion.
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Smooth sailing: Delavan Lake hosts 70th youth regatta
By NEWS RELEASE - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
DELAVAN --
Two hundred twelve sailors under 16 year came from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin to Delavan Lake Yacht Club (DLYC) to sail in the 70th Inland Lakes Yachting Association X Class Regatta. The regatta is one of the oldest, longest and largest running youth regattas in the Midwest and United States. Some sailors are third- and fourth-generation family sailors and many are brand new.
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Death notices for July 31, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Ransom's HR caps late burst, Brewers beat Astros
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Even the shakiest of saves is worth celebrating for the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen these days.
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