News Archive for May 21, 2008
Brewers make it two straight wins
By MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
PITTSBURGH --
Sheets goes the distance in 4-1 win over Pirates
Beloit man turns himself in after federal investigation
By BETH WHEELOCK - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Police say 23-year-old Marquell Hardnett was considered a fugitive.
Unemployment rate in Rock County drops
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
More people may be on the job
Equipment failure causes Milton power outage
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Milton power goes out
Gender becomes part of presidential politics
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Gender may become an issue in the Democratic Presidential race
Police should share basic crime information
By SCOTT MILFRED - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen agreed with state newspapers that basic information identifying people in accident and incident reports is open to public inspection under Wisconsin law.
Roherty leads Craig into golf sectional
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
MILTON -- Couagars take second behind Elkhorn in regional; Parker's Tearman advances
Charter outages affect Rock County customers
By BETH WHEELOCK - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The outage originates with a third-party network provider who has sustained damage to their network and began around 8:00 A.M. Wednesday.
Area high school boys golf
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Elkhorn, Edgerton, Jefferson win regional titles
Why so many feel so strongly about the news on Sen. Kennedy
By DAVID BRODER - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
WASHINGTON -- In his 46 years in the Senate, Kennedy has probably touched more people, in more cherished ways, than any other public figure. And his illness threatens to alter, for the worse, the prospects of every other politician—starting with Barack Obama and John McCain.
Milton, YMCA take first steps toward formal park agreement
By STACY VOGEL - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
MILTON -- After a year and a half of informal discussions and study, the city of Milton and the YMCA might be ready to start formalizing an agreement to develop Crossridge Park.
Analysis: Race draws to end, time for legacies
By NEDRA PICKLER/BETH FOUHY/ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
WASHINGTON --
The Democratic presidential race is all but over. Barring a cataclysmic change of events, Barack Obama will win enough pledged and superdelegates to capture the party’s nomination. The only real issue is whether he and rival Hillary Rodham Clinton leave the race with their futures — and their party — intact.
Milton High School could cost $67 million
By STACY VOGEL - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
MILTON -- The finish line is in sight for the Milton High School Design Team. That fact was underscored Tuesday as the team refined a preliminary conceptual plan and heard, for the first time, a specific cost estimate.
Fun is the primary goal at annual athletic competition
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Held on Tuesday was the culmination of six years in elementary-school gym classes: the fifth-grade track meet.
U.S. flags find fitting final stop
By STACY VOGEL - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
JANESVILLE --
A group of volunteers have created a one-of-a-kind drop box to collect flags that need to be destroyed.
Death notices for May 21, 2008
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Man receives two OWIs within 13 hours
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Within 13 hours of being arrested a fifth time on a charge of intoxicated driving, a Janesville man was arrested a sixth time.
Public record for May 21, 2008
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
'The Wall' will live on at new Italian House
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
JANESVILLE --
For Mark Kiskunas and his family, the Italian House Restaurant is the first and last stop of any visit to Janesville.
Live free, ride safe
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Last year, 110 motorcycle drivers and passengers were killed in Wisconsin crashes, up from 93 deaths in 2006.
Farmers play catch-up in fields
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
With a spring as cold and wet as this one, it takes a scientific method to determine if the soil is dry enough for planting.
Ryan tackles taxes, health coverage
By MIKE DUPRE' - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Rep. Paul Ryan is introducing legislation to make Social Security and Medicare solvent without cutting benefits and overhaul the federal tax code.
Family-owned newspaper takes break from publishing
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
ORFORDVILLE -- It was a tough decision for George and Betty Stewart to stop the presses on their weekly newspaper last month.
Obama inching ever closer to nomination
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Barack Obama is inching ever closer to locking up the Democratic presidential nomination despite another resounding loss to Hillary Rodham Clinton, this time in Kentucky.
Brewers shake off the doldrums--at least for a night
By MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
PITTSBURGH -- Pitching, hitting come together for 7-2 win at Pittsburgh
Five-run inning sparks Parker
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Beyer's key defensive play helps overcome five errors
Craig's baseball roll continues
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
MADISON -- Trevor Foss strikes out 13 in Cougars' regular-season finale
Area high school softball
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Milton advances to regional finals; Brodhead trips Edgerton
Obama, oh yes, he will make us better
By KATHLEEN PARKER - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Michelle Obama is manifestly capable of defending herself, but it’s refreshing to see a man come to his damsel’s defense.
