News Archive for July 19, 2012
Storms bring needed rain, unneeded damage
By GINA DUWE - Thursday, July 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Strong storms that moved through southern Wisconsin on Wednesday night brought hail, lightning strikes and rain—but not enough to end the drought.
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Even fish are feeling the heat
By NEIL JOHNSON - Thursday, July 19, 2012
NEWVILLE --
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Manager Doug Lubke confirmed a kill of about 200 northern pike at Lake Koshkonong. Anglers reported the kill Friday and Saturday.
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Former Delavan man gets 10 years for assaulting girl
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, July 19, 2012
ELKHORN --
A former Delavan man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for the 2001 sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.
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Officials: Man chased partner with minivan
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, July 19, 2012
ELKHORN --
A Walworth County jury is being asked to sort out what happened July 7, 2007, when a Delavan man was arrested on a felony second-degree reckless endangerment charge.
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Kedzie appointed to committee to develop legislation for Alzheimer's care
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, July 19, 2012
MADISON --
State Sen. Neal Kedzie will participate in a study committee charged with developing legislation to clarify the care of Alzheimer's and other dementia patients.
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Janesville 14s fall in state title game
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
EAU CLAIRE --
Janesville’s 14-year old tournament baseball team came up short in its bid to repeat as state champion.
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Darien bridge projects to close road
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Thursday, July 19, 2012
TOWN OF DARIEN --
Starting Monday, two bridges in the town of Darien will be closed for more than three months, according to a news release from the Walworth County Public Works Department.
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Parker assistant principal leaving for job in Monroe
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A Janesville assistant principal has announced plans to leave the district.
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Police: Genoa City drug house raid nets four arrests
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, July 19, 2012
GENOA CITY --
Four people are facing heroin charges in connection with what police describe as a heroin distribution center operating out of a Genoa City house.
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Horse death under investigation
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
TOWN OF BRADFORD --
Rock County Sheriff's Office officials are investigating the violent death of a horse in far eastern Rock County.
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Scott ties course record with 64 at British Open
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, July 19, 2012
LYTHAM & ST. ANNE’S, ENGLAND --
Adam Scott equaled the lowest British Open score at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, taking advantage of prime conditions to rip off eight birdies on the way to a 6-under 64 in the opening round Thursday.
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Rock County 4-H Fair kicks off Tuesday; fair royalty announced
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Rock County 4-H Fair kicks off Tuesday and runs through Sunday, July 29, at the fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville.
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Public record for July 19, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
Con: Businesses large and small need more consumers—not more tax breaks
By DON KUSLER - Thursday, July 19, 2012
WASHINGTON --
Instead of cutting already low effective rates, corporate tax reform should focus on ending incentives to send profits and jobs overseas and making sure all companies pay their fair share.
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Pro: Reducing corporate tax rates can restore a prosperous America
By JOHN ENGLER - Thursday, July 19, 2012
WASHINGTON --
Unless Congress extends expired and expiring federal tax provisions, taxes could rise by $400 billion in 2013, threatening to drive the U.S. economy back into recession.
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Voeckler climbs to tour victory
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, July 19, 2012
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, FRANCE --
Thomas Voeckler won the 16th stage of the Tour de France over four huge climbs in the Pyrenees, while defending champion Cadel Evans dropped out of title contention Wednesday.
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Henning leads golf tournament by one
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
KENOSHA --
Though the weather was cooler than the first two days, Kyle Henning stayed hot and shot a 6-under par 66 to take a one-shot lead into the final day of the 111th Wisconsin State Amateur Championship at Strawberry Creek Golf Club.
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Sandy spots of doom are everywhere at British Open
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
LYTHAM & ST. ANNE’S, ENGLAND --
There are a staggering 206 bunkers dotting this historic course, where the British Open begins today.
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Duval returns to British Open after lost decade
By TIM DAHLBERG - Thursday, July 19, 2012
LYTHAM & ST. ANNE’S, ENGLAND --
What’s happened is Duval has mostly disappeared from competitive golf.
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House vote backs sports sponsorships
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, July 19, 2012
WASHINGTON --
NASCAR and bass fishing can count on the military to keep the sponsorship money coming.
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Karlsson pulls out of British Open
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, July 19, 2012
LYTHAM & ST. ANNE’S, ENGLAND --
Robert Karlsson withdrew from the British Open, and so did Ben Crane.
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Death notices for July 19, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, July 19, 2012
Even in elder care, we are what we eat
By ESTHER J. CEPEDA - Thursday, July 19, 2012
CHICAGO --
While it will take some time for nursing homes and long-term care facilities to adjust to what will soon be a crush of diverse, multicultural baby boomers, the future of golden years’ diets is evident in what has become popular in our grocery stores.
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