News Archive for August 7, 2008
McQuade golf outing set for Aug. 16
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Proceeds go to improvement of the Phil McQuade Memorial baseball field at the Janesville Youth Sports Complex.
Stricker opens with 1-over 71 in pivotal PGA Championship
By ALEX MICELI/SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICH. -- Edgerton native has sights set on earning Ryder Cup spot
Parker's O'Leary commits to Loyola
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Under NCAA rules, O'Leary can't sign an official letter of intent until November
Snappers rally to beat Kane County
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
GENEVA, ILL. -- Three-run eighth pays off in 5-3 victory
Favre joins to the Jet set
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
CLEVELAND -- Summertime soap opera ended Wednesday night when the Green Bay Packers traded their iconic quarterback after 16 seasons to the New York Jets, who haven’t had a star of No. 4’s stature since the days Joe Namath was slinging passes.
High schoolers may get college credit
By STAN STRICKER - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
Staring college ahead of the credit game
Fuel prices drive demand for new home heating technology
By STAN STRICKER - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
Home owners want alternatives
Congressman Paul is on a top 50 list
By STEVE BENTON - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Paul Ryan finds his name on the "Most Beautiful People on Capital Hill" list
Female football player, mother file lawsuit
By GINA DUWE - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
EVANSVILLE -- A former football player at Evansville High School and her mother have filed a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination by coaches and staff.
Advocates push for human services
By ANN MARIE AMES - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Money's going to be tight for Rock County service providers, just like it will be for everyone in the near future.
Death notices for Aug. 7, 2008
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
Public record for Aug. 7, 2008
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
Woman injured in hit-and-run crash
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
BRODHEAD -- A Brodhead woman was is serious condition this morning at University Hospital, Madison, after a truck that fled the accident scene Wednesday night hit the backend of her car.
Aqua Jays prepare for nationals
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
JANESVILLE --
The Rock Aqua Jays have been flooded with challenges this season. The team has skied only one complete show, which was at the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show tournament.
Owners of flooded properties must make decisions
By MARCIA NELESEN - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Some city residents with flood-damaged properties are "at the ends of their ropes," and a meeting tonight will start the process for those who eventually decide to accept buyouts, a city employee said.
Darien firefighters resign; more could follow
By KAYLA BUNGE - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
DARIEN -- As many as five members of the Darien Fire Department left their gear at the fire station Tuesday night, a move that could signal their resignations.
Committee chooses site for new city hall in Edgerton
By STACY VOGEL - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
EDGERTON -- The Edgerton Ad-Hoc City Hall Committee at its meeting Wednesday night chose the parking lot at the corner of Albion and Fulton streets, next to the existing municipal building, as the best site to build a new city hall.
Sex offender faces child pornography charges
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
WHITEWATER -- A registered sex offender living in Whitewater has been charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography after a search of his residence.
City, YMCA take step to develop park
By STACY VOGEL - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
MILTON --
After nearly two years of discussion, Milton and the YMCA of Northern Rock County took a concrete step Wednesday toward making their dream for Crossridge Park a reality.
Protesters rounded up by Beijing police
By AUDRA ANG - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
BEIJING --
At least two women who have protested being evicted from their homes ahead of the Olympics were rounded up and taken to a police station, amid ramped up efforts Thursday by activists to use the games to spotlight their causes.
Nature upends illusion of power, permanence
By ELLEN GOODMAN - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
CASCO BAY, MAINE --
In some way, we all try to mark our own territory. We want the byline for our labor. We excavate stones and build walls out of them. We create lives. Then nature, in its benign indifference, takes over, upending the illusion of power and permanence.
McCain, Obama reject tit-for-tat campaigning
By DAVID BRODER - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
WASHINGTON --
John McCain and Barack Obama pronounced themselves thoroughly frustrated by the personal bitterness and negativism they have seen in the two months since they learned they would be running against each other.
