News Archive for February 27, 2013
Janesville School Board candidates weigh in on voucher plan
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
JANESVILLE --
All the Janesville School Board candidates believe Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to expand the state’s school-voucher program is either a bad idea or one that needs work.
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New fishing, hunting licenses go on sale March 6
By WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
MADISON --
Wisconsin hunting, fishing, trapping and other licenses for the 2013-14 seasons go on sale Wednesday, March 6. Annual licenses are valid from April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. Hunting and fishing licenses for the 2012-13 license year expire March 31, 2013.
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Milton splash park could be up and running by July
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
MILTON --
As city crews moved heavy snow off roads and police rushed to scores of vehicle slide-offs Tuesday evening, the Milton City Council fast-forwarded its thinking to summer, swimsuits and fun in the sun.
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Kenosha Democrat considering another run at Paul Ryan
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Democrat Rob Zerban says he soon will announce an exploratory committee to find out if residents of the 1st Congressional District want him to run again.
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Local artists get ready to shine for Rotary Gardens art project
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Artists are artistically interpreting a sun design cut from plywood by garden volunteers for the Rotary Botanical Gardens' 2013 art project and fundraiser, “Here Come the Suns.” The work will be on display May 12 through Sept. 6 at the gardens.
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Public Record for Feb. 27, 2013
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Edgerton girls pass physical test
By JOHN BARRY - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
EDGERTON --
There won’t be any type of instructional video made from Tuesday night’s Evansville vs. Edgerton girls basketball game.
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Though general store is no more, owners hope to reinvent historic building
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
COOKSVILLE --
Its days as a general store appear to be over, but owners of the 166-year-old Cooksville General Store hope the defunct business can one day reinvent itself as a restaurant or specialty coffee shop.
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Voting rights law gets Supreme Court challenge
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
WASHINGTON --
The Supreme Court is wrestling with the fate of a section of a landmark civil rights law that has helped millions of Americans exercise their right to vote.
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Ellis spoils Nowitzki’s 20-20 game, Bucks top Mavs
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
DALLAS --
Monta Ellis scored 22 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks spoiled Dirk Nowitzki’s first game in nearly 10 years with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds with a 95-90 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
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ABC Supply extends with Foyt through 2015 season
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
INDIANAPOLIS --
AJ Foyt Racing has extended its partnership with sponsor ABC Supply through 2015.
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MIllie's Restaurant, a Delavan Lake area dining institution, will close
By STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
DELAVAN TOWNSHIP --
Millie's restaurant, a longtime dining destination on the south shore of Delavan Lake, announced on its Facebook page that it would be closing.
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Lake Geneva man identified as crash victim
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
LAKE GENEVA --
A Lake Geneva man died Tuesday when his car collided with a milk hauler on Highway 11 west of Delavan.
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No. 17 Wisconsin beats Nebraska 77-46
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
MADISON --
Sam Dekker matched his career high with 19 points Tuesday night to lead No. 17 Wisconsin to a 77-46 victory over Nebraska.
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10 things to know for Wednesday
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
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Death notices for Feb. 27, 2013
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
UW-Whitewater to close freshman admissions early
By STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
WHITEWATER --
Due to an increase in applications, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is closing admissions for new freshmen on April 1, a month earlier than planned.
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Zerban considers another run at Paul Ryan's congressional seat
By STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
LAKE GENEVA --
Rob Zerban has been making a series of public appearances lately while raising his profile. He was scheduled to attend the Walworth County Democratic Party fundraiser Tuesday night at Lake Geneva, but cancelled due to the weather.
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Walworth County: No school closings
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
WALWORTH COUNTY --
A survey of online closings pages shows no school closings today in Walworth County following a strong winter storm that moved through the area overnight.
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UW-Rock County plans for on-campus housing
By RICK WEST - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Lexi Hegle, a first-year student at the University of Wisconsin-Rock County, still lives at her family home in Janesville and makes the short drive each day to campus where she is taking a variety of biology courses.
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