News Archive for January 26, 2013
Agrace HospiceCare program looks to improve patient-caregiver communication
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
JANESVILLE --
The dilemma for hospice volunteers such as Bob Stevens is knowing how much to tell clients diagnosed with life-limiting conditions. He encouraged volunteers and others to seek answers at a free educational program Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Agrace HospiceCare, 3001 W. Memorial Drive, Janesville.
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Your phone bill's 'Police and Fire Protection Fee' is in name only
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Facing the need for upgrades to their 911 systems, counties would like to see revenue from the fee consumers pay on their telephone bills used for its original purpose: to fund 911 upgrades and keep the cost off property taxes.
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Sen. Tim Cullen to join mining bill listening session in Ashland
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
MADISON --
Sen. Tim Cullen is continuing his crusade to change the Republican-backed mining bill.
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Janesville Salvation Army surpasses holiday goal
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign surpassed its $325,000 goal and raised more money than the previous year.
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Wisconsin beats No. 12 Minnesota 45-44
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
MADISON --
Traevon Jackson just beat the shot clock and hit a 15-foot jumper from the right side with 4 seconds left as Wisconsin got past No. 12 Minnesota 45-44 on Saturday, the Golden Gophers' fourth straight loss.
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Eight people in custody in Janesville heroin investigation
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Eight people are in custody and nine children are in the care of social workers after Janesville police early Friday executed three search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation of heroin sales.
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Schools, service providers to share student info
By ANN MARIE AMES - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
JANESVILLE --
For more than 10 years, Rock County agencies that deal with at-risk youth have been sharing information under an agreement they think maximizes safety in schools.
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Going to bat for young umpires
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Jerry Burhans hit a home run when he pitched the idea of teaching a class in umpiring at the Boys & Girls Club of Janesville.
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Public record for Jan. 26, 2013
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
Milton High School Yoga Club helping members get physically, mentally healthy
By NEIL JOHNSON - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
MILTON --
Milton High School has an after school club where students can let their inner light shine. Inner light is a good thing because in this club, the room lights are almost always turned off.
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Death notices for Jan. 26, 2013
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
Disney says JJ Abrams to direct next 'Star Wars'
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
LOS ANGELES --
The Walt Disney Co. issued a statement Friday night confirming reports that had been circulating for two days that J.J. Abrams has been pegged to direct the seventh installment of the "Star Wars" franchise.
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White House, senators launching immigration push
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
WASHINGTON --
President Barack Obama will launch a campaign next week aimed at overhauling the nation's flawed immigration system and creating legal status for millions, as a bipartisan Senate group nears agreement on achieving the same goals.
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Cavs rally for 113-108 win over Bucks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
CLEVELAND --
Kyrie Irving scored 35 points and Cleveland rallied from a 20-point deficit in the third quarter to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-108 on Friday night.
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In April vote, keep politics out of court
By HEATHER BERLINSKI & C.J. SZAFIR - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
Judicial activism disregards the separate and independent roles of the legislative and judicial branches and calls into question the integrity of the court.
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Don’t place blame for mass killings on weapons used
By EARL ARROWOOD - Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013
Regardless of whether the killers are mentally ill or purely evil, we shouldn’t be pouring blame on the tools they use. Whenever a drunken driver kills, do we blame the car or do we blame the driver?
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