News Archive for October 20, 2012
Badgers retain the Axe
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
MADISON --
White, Ball lead rushing attack against Minnesota
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Two days left to vote for Monroe elementary
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Only two days remain in a contest that would give Monroe Elementary School students new technology without any cost to taxpayers.
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Resort park feud hits legal draw
By NEIL JOHNSON - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
TOWN OF FULTON --
A Rock County judge has tossed out a legal tactic used by a vacation resort park to prohibit and fine residents who choose to live at the park year round.
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Public record for Oct. 20, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
One man behind purse snatchings, Janesville police believe
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
JANESVILLE --
It was a scream that sent a would-be purse snatcher scurrying across a dark and rainy Boston Store parking lot Thursday.
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St. Matthew's marks its 50th year
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
JANESVILLE --
It's been 50 years since the St. Matthew's Lutheran congregation set up its own school in a single room.
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Milton passes by Parker
By JOHN BARRY - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Phillips leads Red Hawks to win in finale
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Tax levy could decline 6 percent for Milton schools
By NEIL JOHNSON - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
MILTON --
A fall in property values is usually bad news, but for taxpayers in the Milton School District, it’s one factor behind a likely 6 percent cut in next year’s tax levy, officials said.
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Rock County Jail correctional officers resign after investigation
By ANN MARIE AMES - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Two correctional officers this week resigned from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office rather than be terminated as a result of an internal investigation, Sheriff Robert Spoden said.
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Evansville woman wins $1 million Powerball prize
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
Kara Fitters, Evansville, won the $1 million Iowa Lottery prize in the Sept. 26 Powerball drawing, according to the Associated Press.
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Craig finishes strong
By JOHN BARRY - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Cougars finish football season with three straight wins
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Jets down Coulee Region
By KEN VELOSKEY - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Janesville scores three goals in second period
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Janesville School Board eyes reserves to balance budget
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville School Board is likely to change one of its policies so it can dip deeper into its budget reserves.
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The witches of Janesville: Fundraiser popular among local ladies
By ANN MARIE AMES - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
JANESVILLE --
It was a sight to behold. The Watering Hole on Friday night was wall-to-wall witch hats, each one more glorious than the last. The bar was an explosion of leopard spots, pink tulle, fall leaves, striped tights, rhinestones, spiders and purple velour.
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Big Foot, Jefferson area playoff winners
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
Chiefs roll to 56-0 halftime lead in Division 4 opener
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After a decade, Janesville transit center plan gaining traction
By MARCIA NELESEN - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A decade. That’s about how much time, in total, will have passed before a new transit facility gets up and running in Janesville.
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Barry Zito's gem cuts Giants' NLCS deficit to 3-2
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
ST. LOUIS --
The San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito dominated into the eighth inning of a 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals that sent the best-of-seven series back to San Francisco.
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Fall speeding by
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
Photographer Terry Mayer went looking for fall this month. Get inspired by his photos and catch some of the last of autumn's colors before they're all gone.
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