News Archive for June 24, 2009
U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers Rock County businesses advice
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Several issues key
Milton trio first team Badger So.
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
The Milton High girls soccer team proved that it could play with the best teams in the state this past season.
Home burns south of Janesville
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Several dogs and cats perish
Spartans top Rock Valley soccer
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Champion McFarland has six on first team
Three area men die in Iowa plane crash
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Milton man among the dead
National Weather Service confirms Milton tornado
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Only minor damage reported
City of Janesville won't inspect homes
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
JANESVILLE --
City officials are betting a drop in residential property values combined with a revaluation of commercial property will get the city get into compliance with state statutes.
High-scoring Flood leads way for Comets
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Delavan-Darien nets four on first team
Council happy with new manager
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Even though city council members believe City Manager Eric Levitt did an "outstanding" job in his first six months, they didn't give him a promised merit pay increase because of the poor economy.
Custodian issue splits Janesville School board
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
JANESVILLE -- The Janesville School Board was divided as it faced tough questions at its meeting Tuesday night.
County might begin first phase of jail expansion
By TED SULLIVAN - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
JANESVILLE -- The Rock County Sheriff's Office is moving forward with plans to improve the jail with a new booking room, remodeled medical facility and maintenance projects.
Officials investigating tornado report
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
National Weather Service officials are still investigating a tornado reported near the town of Milton on Tuesday.
Janesville Legion hangs on in high-scoring game
JANESVILLE -- A big inning and a big night for the bottom of the batting order paid off for Janesville’s American Legion baseball team.
Delavan acts on liquor licenses
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
DELAVAN -- After two meetings, the Delavan City Council on Tuesday approved one liquor license, denied another and voted to do neither to a third.
Church to host first fine arts day camp
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
DELAVAN -- Members of one Delavan church want to use their talents to help kids discover their own potential.
Elkhorn man pleads not guilty in 7th OWI
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
ELKHORN --
An Elkhorn man who served jail time for crashing an airplane into a Milwaukee neighborhood while flying drunk in 2005 pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a new charge of operating while intoxicated.
Summer heats up
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
It was hot, but Tuesday's unofficial high of 95 fell short of Janesville's record of 98 set in 1930 and 1932, according to Gazette weather records.
Public record for June 24, 2009
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Outdoor art project underway in Janesville
By STEVE BENTON - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
JANESVILLE -- Fundraising is underway for an outdoor art campaign in downtown Janesville
No fatalities reported in Walworth County accident
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
No fatalities had been reported from an accident at Highway 67 and County Road F in Walworth County, according to Capt. Scott McClory.
Death notices for June 24, 2009
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Bourquin’s HR elevates East in all-star game
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
CLINTON -- Ron Bourquin blasted a three-run, fourth-inning home run, leading the East to a 6-3 victory over the West in Tuesday night’s 45th annual Midwest League All-Star game.
Fiery Safin bounced from Wimbledon
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND -- It seemed fitting, somehow, that two-time major champion Marat Safin’s always-turbulent relationship with Wimbledon would end this way.
Griffin has confidence in next step
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
NEW YORK -- Griffin won’t have a say in which team he joins in the NBA, with the Los Angeles Clippers expected to select him with the top pick in Thursday’s draft.
Jennings next in line for a new contract?
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers generally take care of their own, and wide receiver Greg Jennings might be the next player to receive a long-term contract extension from the team.
Bucks send Jefferson to Spurs
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
SAN ANTONIO -- Milwaukee gains financial flexibility
Janesville school will hire part time custodians
By BETH WHEELOCK - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
After working through several configurations, the Janesville School Board decides new part time custodians are the best fit for the school district.
Orfordville men in custody in armed robbery case
By BETH WHEELOCK - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Beloit police are searching for a man in connection with an armed robbery at the Mouse Tavern on Madison Road.
Nuclear concerns still weigh heavy on US
By ANNE GEARAN - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Behind President Barack Obama's toughened but modulated response to the Iranian election crisis is a calculation that when the dust settles, the United States will still face an unpredictable adversary that gets closer every day to producing nuclear weapons.
Brewers gift-wrap Twins win
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
MILWAUKEE --
The Twins have brought out the worst in the Brewers this season, and Milwaukee practically gift-wrapped this 7-3 victory for the Twins before an announced sellout crowd of 42,008.
