News Archive for August 13, 2010
Whitewater schools seeking referendum
By KAYLA BUNGE - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
Whitewater School District officials are planning to ask taxpayers in November to support a referendum that would help the district maintain staff and programs for the next five years.
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Firefighters rescue dog trapped in hole
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
JANESVILLE --
What could have been a tragedy for a Virginia dog owner resulted in a happy ending Thursday morning.
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Whitewater to restore train depot
By KAYLA BUNGE - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
WHITEWATER --
The Whitewater Historical Society could be in its new digs in time for the summer tour season next year.
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State program will rate all childcare facilities
By JASON SMATHERS - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Next January, Wisconsin will launch Youngstar, a program that will rate the quality of childcare providers across the state.
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Big seventh inning lifts Snappers over Chiefs
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
PEORIA, ILL. --
One big inning was all the Beloit Snappers needed to gain a 2-0 win over the Peoria Chiefs in Midwest League baseball here Thursday night.
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Town of Beloit using online information service
By ANN MARIE AMES - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
BELOIT TOWNSHIP --
Get ready to get to-the-minute information about what's happening in Beloit Township.
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Parker golfers win opening Elkhorn Invitational
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
Mary Ross was forced to miss her debut as Janesville Parker High School's girls golf coach, but the Vikings delivered in her absence.
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Brodhead man killed in crash
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
BRODHEAD --
Alcohol may have played a role in a fatal traffic crash Wednesday that killed Justin L. Condon, 32, of Brodhead, according to a Rock County Sheriff's Office press release.
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High-powered Badgers hope to meet expectations
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
MADISON --
The last time Wisconsin had hopes of elbowing its way into college football’s elite, the Badgers flinched.
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Public record for Aug. 13, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
Cougar sightings reported, but proof is rare
By NEIL JOHNSON - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
EDGERTON --
In recent weeks, the Gazette has had several unconfirmed reports from residents who believe at least one cougar—alias Mountain lion or puma—is roaming the tangled hills, swamps and fields near Edgerton.
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Neighbors spar over proposed shelter
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
JANESVILLE --
On Thursday, Mike Tearman presented his plan for a homeless shelter at 407 W. Van Buren St. in the historic Fourth Ward.
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Beloit city council prepares 2011 Action Plan
By STEVE BENTON - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
BELOIT --
A public hearing should help the Beloit city council allocate $720,000 in federal funding for the homeless
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Stricker avoids trouble in first round
By SCOTT MICHAUX - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
After a long, drawn-out day, Steve Stricker finally gave his home-state fans something to cheer about just as darkness suspended play just before 8 p.m.
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Foggy start at Straits
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
HAVEN --
Tiger Woods broke par in the PGA Championship, cause for celebration Thursday.
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Candid Finley criticized by ex-Packer Chmura
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
GREEN BAY --
Green Bay tight end Jermichael Finley isn't shy about saying what's on his mind.
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Judge doubts gay marriage ban's backers can appeal
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. --
The federal judge who overturned California's same-sex marriage ban doubts the ban's backers have the right to challenge his ruling.
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McGehee sets Brewers record with 9th straight hit
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
MILWAUKEE --
Casey McGehee set a franchise record with his ninth straight hit, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-4 victory Thursday over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Death notices for Aug. 13, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
Sacrilege at Ground Zero
By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
WASHINGTON --
The proposed mosque and Islamic center should not be built near Ground Zero.
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Simulation tests life guards and first responders
By STEVE BENTON - Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Life guards at Janesville's Rockport pool are tested with a simulated drowning
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