News Archive for June 29, 2012
Mercy CEO: Health law a 'step forward'
By JIM LEUTE - Friday, June 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Janesville's two largest health care and insurance providers took Thursday's decision upholding President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in stride, saying the law is not perfect but it moves the nation in the right direction.
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Despite forecasts, high temperature falls short of triple digits
By ANN MARIE AMES - Friday, June 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Bring it on. That was Jeff Stettner's attitude from his perch atop an asphalt paver Thursday morning at the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds.
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Walk-A-Bouts allow kids to explore career choices
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, June 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
After welcoming children from the Boys & Girls Club of Janesville to the westside Janesville Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Michael Hotchkiss led them into an examination room.
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LumberKings hand Beloit Snappers second straight defeat
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, June 29, 2012
BELOIT --
A late rally fell short Thursday night for the Beloit Snappers.
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Snead brings expertise, life experience to committee
By STAN MILAM - Friday, June 29, 2012
ELKHORN --
Michelle Snead thinks her expertise as an attorney is important, but her experiences as a mom will add a dimension to the work by a state committee looking into placing children into permanent homes.
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Man sentenced for sex assault of foster child
By ANN MARIE AMES - Friday, June 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The young woman can't sleep unless her dad locks every door and window in the house. Sometimes, the 17-year-old still can't sleep. Her anxiety has gotten so bad she has collapsed.
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Drought declared in Rock County
By RYAN BROEGE - Friday, June 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Jim Stute hasn't seen it this dry since 1988, when Rock County farmers lost 50 percent or more of their yield.
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Public record for June 29, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, June 29, 2012
HealthNet raffle sure to get your goat
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, June 29, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Has your friend, neighbor, relative or co-worker been getting your goat? HealthNet of Rock County is offering payback.
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Justice Roberts’ resurrection
By KATHLEEN PARKER - Friday, June 29, 2012
WASHINGTON --
The U.S. Supreme Court's health care decision will trigger political and legal fallout.
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State requests federal disaster declarations for fruit crops, maple syrup harvests
By STAFF - Friday, June 29, 2012
MADISON --
Gov. Scott Walker requested two federal agricultural disaster declarations for Wisconsin to help farmers that sustained losses this spring and summer as a result of extreme weather conditions that impacted fruit trees and the maple syrup collection, according to a press release from his office.
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Linn issues burn ban
By STAFF - Friday, June 29, 2012
LINN TOWNSHIP --
Add the town of Linn to area communities issuing a burn ban because of the extreme dryness in southeastern Wisconsin.
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Ash borer found in two new areas of Kenosha County
By WDATCP NEWS RELEASE - Friday, June 29, 2012
KENOSHA COUNTY --
Two new areas in Kenosha County have been confirmed for emerald ash borer: Pleasant Prairie and the Town of Wheatland, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Family of military vets are grand marshals in Whitewater's parade
By WHITEWATER LIONS CLUB - Friday, June 29, 2012
Jim O'Connor and his two sons, Mike and Pat--representing two generations of a Whitewater family that has a long history of military service--will be the 2012 grand marshals of the Whitewater Fourth of July parade. They were named by the Whitewater Lions Club.
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McHenry County Muslim group awaits decision on mosque
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, June 29, 2012
MCHENRY COUNTY, ILL. --
A Muslim organization based in McHenry County is hoping to find a permanent home in Kane County, Ill., according to a story in the Daily Herald.
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Patrolling on two wheels in East Troy
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Friday, June 29, 2012
On patrol last weekend, East Troy Deputy Police Chief Jeremy Swendrowski rolled through the village’s historic downtown square during the East Troy Cycling Classic race, keeping an eye on the crowds.
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Racing into East Troy: one leg in Tour of America's Dairyland
By STAFF - Friday, June 29, 2012
More than 500 men and women cyclists crossed the start-finish line, located at Church Street at the southeast corner of the East Troy Village Square, during the East Troy Cycling Classic on June 22.
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Nadal fails to reach third round
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, June 29, 2012
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND --
Second-seeded Spaniard stunned by 100th-ranked Rosol
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Stenhouse embraces Sprint Cup promotion
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, June 29, 2012
SPARTA, KY. --
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was shocked it was such a big deal.
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Kentucky sweeps top two NBA picks
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Friday, June 29, 2012
NEWARK, N.J. --
Davis, Kidd-Gilchrist lead way
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Death notices for June 29, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, June 29, 2012
Bucks take North Carolina's Henson at No. 14
By CHRIS JENKINS - Friday, June 29, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
Henson was seen as a potential top-10 pick going into the draft, primarily because of his rebounding and shot-blocking.
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Health care ruling won't stop arguments
By DAVID ESPO - Friday, June 29, 2012
WASHINGTON --
The decision was rich in irony as well as in history.
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Winners and losers in high court health law ruling
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR - Friday, June 29, 2012
WASHINGTON --
The decision leaves a trail of winners and losers, from Main Street, USA, to the very steps of the Supreme Court. For some, it's a mixed bag.
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Larsen uniform going to auction
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, June 29, 2012
NEW YORK --
Uniform worn during ’56 perfect game
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Romney’s strategic failure on immigration
By MICHAEL GERSON - Friday, June 29, 2012
WASHINGTON --
It should concern Republicans that the Romney campaign has shown little appetite for strategic boldness—the ability to shift an argument, exploit a weakness or appeal to an unexpected audience. Immigration is the most urgent example, but there are others.
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