News Archive for May 13, 2008
It ain’t over till it’s over: Part 2
By RICK HOROWITZ - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
“It’s still early,” Mike Huckabee insisted, months after Arizona Sen. John McCain was deemed the presumptive GOP nominee by most observers. “This is a dynamic electoral environment.”
Bernanke: Financial turmoil in markets easing
By JEANNINE AVERSA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
WASHINGTON --
Turmoil in financial markets has eased somewhat, but the situation is still "far from normal," Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday.
Seven Packers set for Milton charity game Wednesday
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
MILTON -- Doors open at 5 p.m. at Milton High
Death notices for May 13, 2008
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Officials: 4-year-old started fatal house fire
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
JANESVILLE -- A 4-year-old boy who started a fatal fire in Janesville on Saturday had been caught playing with a lighter just days before.
School tax increase hard to calculate
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
JANESVILLE -- The Janesville School District’s proposed budget for the coming year calls for a 5 percent increase in the tax levy.
What’s good for the Parker is good for the Craig
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
JANESVILLE -- The Janesville School Board asked for changes to Parker High School’s renovation plans, and those changes will be mirrored at Craig High.
Council hopes to increase access
By MARCIA NELESEN - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Janesville residents who want to address the city council now can speak at the beginning of meetings rather than at the end.
Public record for May 13, 2008
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Italian House plans move to nearby vacated Hardee's
By JIM LEUTE - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
JANESVILLE --
A popular eastside Janesville restaurant is moving, but its followers won’t have to go far to find it.
Misstep lands car inside restaurant
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
JANESVILLE -- A driver chose one pedal over the other Monday, and now the Taco Bell at the corner of Pontiac Drive and Highway 14 will get a new women’s bathroom.
Despite cuts, board hopes district will stay positive
By STACY VOGEL - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
EDGERTON -- Principal Jim Halberg recommends that Edgerton High School cut one English teacher and one special education teacher in 2009-10 to balance the budget.
Town of Milton to study police, court
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
MILTON TOWNSHIP -- A committee of Milton Township residents has been charged with gathering information about the town police department and court.
Handbooks clarify Milton schools' financial policy
By STACY VOGEL - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
MILTON -- The Milton School District continues to review and update its procedures for handling money nearly a year after a high school financial secretary pleaded guilty to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the school.
Sex offender released in Janesville
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Janesville police are notifying the public of a convicted sex offender’s release into the community from the Rock Valley Community Programs halfway house.
Use of wind energy expected to grow dramatically
By H. JOSEF HEBERT - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
WASHINGTON --
Two decades from now Americans could get as much electricity from windmills as from nuclear power plants, according to a government report that lays out a possible plan for wind energy growth.
West sweeps Craig tennis team
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Strong second sets can save Cougars
Memorial topples Parker tennis team
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
MADISON -- Knutson had Vikings' only victory in 6-1 loss
Craig hitters smack Fort softball team
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
FORT ATKINSON -- 10 hits more than enough in Cougars' 8-1 victory
Oconomowoc nips Parker baseball team
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
OCONOMOWOC -- Vikings lack clutch hits in 3-2 defeat
Cougar baseball team falls flat against Fort
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Four errors contribute to Craig's 5-3 defeat
Braun ignites Brewers--again
By MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
MILWAUKEE --
Milwaukee climbs back to .500 by taking three of four from Cardinals
Warhawks get NCAA baseball berth
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
WHITEWATER --
Warhawks play St. Scholastica in Oshkosh Regional
UW-Whitewater softball team advances to national tourney
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
ROCK ISLAND, ILL. -- Warhawks defeat top-ranked DePauw twice to win regional title
