News Archive for September 11, 2012
9/11 memorial service held in downtown Janesville
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
Janesville firefighters and police took part in a memorial service at Firehouse Park in downtown Janesville on Tuesday to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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Hunt continues for man suspected in fatal shooting
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville woman killed in a shooting Sunday was a mother who spent the last two years of her life helping former prisoners return to society.
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Town taps consultant for pit plan
By NEIL JOHNSON - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
TOWN OF MILTON --
The gears are once again starting to move on talks about a controversial gravel pit plan.
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Five things to know about Rock County's recent bond rating
By JIM LEUTE - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
JANESVILLE --
An upcoming bond issue to pay for several projects in Rock County will carry favorable ratings, an indication that the county has a stable, growing economy that's highly capable of servicing its debt.
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School district might have to return money
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
DELAVAN --
What goes around comes around. This time, however, it will be spread out over a larger number of taxpayers.
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Orfordville falls to Black Earth
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
Miles Potuznik's walk-off grand slam sent the Orfordville Orioles to a 7-4, 10-inning loss Sunday to Black Earth in the Home Talent League playoffs.
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Janesville City Council rejects road project
By RYAN BROEGE - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
The Janesville City Council on Monday rejected a proposal to build a roundabout at the intersection of Milwaukee Street and Wuthering Hills Drive, seemingly closing the book on the issue.
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Public record for Sept. 11, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
Wisconsin National Guard brigade may be deployed next fall
By STAFF - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
The Wisconsin Army National Guard's 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat team was notified about a potential deployment, possibly as early as the fall of 2013, according to a news release from the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs.
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Lake Geneva chamber recognizes contributions
By JENNY SHARP - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
LAKE GENEVA --
Russell, who serves as chairwoman of the Walworth County Board, is “instrumental in making things happen in Lake Geneva and in the county,” Hennerley said.
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Held hostage as a ‘victim’
By ESTHER J. CEPEDA - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
CHICAGO --
Nothing dehumanizes others faster than labeling them helpless victims.
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Murray holds off Djokovic for first Grand Slam title
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
NEW YORK --
His considerable lead, and a chance at history, slipping away, Andy Murray dug deep for stamina and mental strength, outlasting Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set, nearly five-hour U.S. Open final Monday.
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LPGA playoff a record
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. --
Jiyai Shin needed only 20 minutes Monday to do what she couldn't in eight hours a day earlier.
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Agencies urge outdoor enthusiasts to be aware of suspicious activity
By WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Department of Justice/Division of Criminal Investigation remind outdoor enthusiasts to be cautious if they come across illegal drug-growing operations in remote areas of Wisconsin.
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For Sept. 11 anniversary, a turning point passed?
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
NEW YORK --
As the sun rose over the World Trade Center site Tuesday, the neighborhood around ground zero seemed more like a normal weekday than in previous years on the anniversary, with fewer police barricades and commuters rushing out of the subway
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Aoki has two-run double, helps Brewers to win
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
Norichika Aoki had a two-run double to key a four-run seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 Monday night.
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Death notices for Sept. 11, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
Baldwin, Thompson agree to three debates
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
Rep. Tammy Baldwin, a Democractic congresswoman representing the 2nd Congressional District, which includes the city of Whitewater, and Republican Tommy Thompson have agreed to three debates before the Nov. 6 general election.
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Retired Walworth County judge finds more ways to serve
By TODD MISHLER - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
ELKHORN --
He put his gavel down for good Aug. 1. However, his family and friends know that even though Robert Kennedy officially retired after 24 years as a Walworth County judge, he’s not anywhere close to retirement.
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This Sept. 11, let’s never forget the faces of freedom
By JOHN A. SCOCOS - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
Since 2001, more than 30,000 men and women from Wisconsin stepped up to fight terrorism. To these men and women, and their families, we owe a debt of gratitude.
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Romney’s uphill challenge
By MICHAEL GERSON - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
WASHINGTON --
With less than two months until the election, Mitt Romney is left with dwindling opportunities to reshape the dynamic of the race.
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