News Archive for October 4, 2012
Budget would increase trash fee in Janesville
By MARCIA NELESEN - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
JANESVILLE --
An additional $16 for trash collection might be the most noticeable hit to people's pocketbooks if the 2013 city of Janesville budget passes as proposed.
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Correctional officer dies during misconduct investigation
By ANN MARIE AMES - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Rock County Jail officials continue to investigate a report that a correctional officer had a relationship with an inmate before her September death from an apparent overdose.
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Friends of Noah plans K9 Carnival, Rescue Run
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The first time George Carpenter saw a "Dress Your Dog" relay, he just knew it needed to be included into a Friends of Noah event.
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Krajcovicova advances to state tennis meet
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
Lea Krajcovicova of Milton High improved to 24-0 en route to a WIAA Division 1 individual state girls tennis meet berth Wednesday at the Badger Sectional.
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UW-Whitewater to rally around longtime announcer
By TOM MILLER - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
WHITEWATER --
Tom Pattison was there to help raise money when Edgerton native and UW-Whitewater graduate Jay Baker lost his legs after a drunken driver hit his motorcycle in 2003.
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After four decades, 'one-of-a-kind' bicycle finds new home
By GINA DUWE - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Wells family is used to getting double takes. Make that triple takes. The three Schwinn bicycles Jerry Wells pieced together into the "bicycle built for three" has turned plenty of heads and delighted many children over the years.
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Public record for Oct. 4, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
Zerban petitions Ryan for debate
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Rob Zerban came to Paul Ryan's hometown Wednesday to repeat his call for a debate, but a Ryan spokesman said Ryan is busy running for vice president, and it's too early to commit to a congressional debate.
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Romney by two touchdowns
By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
WASHINGTON --
By the end of the debate Wednesday, Barack Obama looked small, uncertain. It was Mitt Romney who had the presidential look.
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In debate, Romney goes for exceptional
By MICHAEL GERSON - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
Mitt Romney’s performance in the first debate was more than an excellent technical performance. It was an admission that acceptability is not a sufficient strategy. For the first time in the general election, Romney seemed to realize that the presidency will not be awarded by default—that defeating President Obama will require exceptional skills, strategy and ambition. And all were there when Romney needed them.
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Are you a good match for a local child?
By BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTER OF ROCK, JEFFERSON AND WALWORTH COUNTIES - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to matching children with adult mentors in order to help those children reach their full potential.
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Pro: Expanding Medicaid makes sense financially and morally
By ADAM THOMAS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
WASHINGTON --
The Congressional Budget Office now estimates that 6 million potentially eligible low-income individuals will not qualify for Medicaid because of some governors’ stated intentions not to expand their programs. However, the facts on the ground make clear that states would be wise to expand Medicaid.
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Four Seasons Chorus seeks new members
By CSI STAFF - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
WALWORTH --
The Four Seasons Chorus is looking for new members. The chorus was started three years ago. Singers from across the Walworth County area to prepare a variety of music. Concerts are held in the spring and fall.
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Con: Supreme Court allows states to opt out of Medicaid expansion; they should
By NINA OWCHARENKO - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
WASHINGTON --
The fact that the authors of Obamacare felt the need to threaten states with total defunding of Medicaid tells you that they knew many states would resist expanding their programs—even with 100 percent federal funding.
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Paying the price for religious illiteracy
By CHARLES C. HAYNES - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
Study about religions in school, it turns out, can indeed increase tolerance and understanding among people of different faiths and beliefs.
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State's DNR seeks input on endangered species changes
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
MADISON --
Wisconsin wildlife officials are looking for the public's thoughts on revisions to the state's endangered species list.
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Obama to make push for early voting in Wisconsin
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
President Barack Obama will fire-up his Democratic base during a rally Thursday at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he's expected to urge his supporters to vote early.
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Tigers' Cabrera claims Triple Crown
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
KANSAS CITY, MO. --
Miguel Cabrera became the 15th player to win baseball’s Triple Crown on Wednesday night, the reluctant superstar thrust into the spotlight after joining an elite list that includes Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Lou Gehrig.
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Schumacher confirms F1 retirement
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
SUZUKA, JAPAN --
Michael Schumacher is retiring from Formula One racing again — and this time, he says, “it might be forever.”
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Death notices for Oct. 4, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
Does state Senate race signal a shift to left?
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
MADISON --
Ever since the recession shook up the Wisconsin economy, being a liberal politician here has been a bit dicey.
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Fact check: Presidential debate missteps
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
WASHINGTON --
President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney spun one-sided stories in their first presidential debate, not necessarily bogus, but not the whole truth.
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Headley drives in 2 more runs, Padres beat Brewers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
Chase Headley drove in two runs, finishing the season with a league-leading 115 RBIs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Wednesday night.
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Aggressive Romney spars with Obama in first debate
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
DENVER --
In a showdown at close quarters, an aggressive Mitt Romney sparred with President Barack Obama in their first campaign debate Wednesday night over taxes, deficits and strong steps needed to create jobs in a sputtering national economy.
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Some campuses see enrollment decline
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
WHITEWATER --
A shift in demographics and competition from online and for-profit universities is causing a decline in enrollment at some University of Wisconsin campuses.
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‘The Ugly Bugly’ goes interactive: Beloit author's book has iTunes version
By DENNIS HINES, STATELINE NEWS - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
BELOIT --
Traditionally, children’s books have been enjoyed best while sitting with an adult and sharing page after page.
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‘Hispandering’ time
By ESTHER J. CEPEDA - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
CHICAGO --
Hispanic Heritage Month is a vivid reminder of the rest of the year's status quo.
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