News Archive for May 1, 2012
Sports agent and Janesville Craig grad says he’s ‘like a life manager’
By KEN VELOSKEY - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
MADISON --
Thirteen years after he rambled through the dorms, Slavin is a partner in BTI Sports Advisors, working out of Madison.
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Release outlined for sex offenders
By GINA DUWE - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
HANOVER --
Nothing a panel of law enforcement and state officials had to say about the relocation of two sex offenders into a Hanover home appeared to comfort residents Monday.
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Schmitz helps Warhawks sweep pair from Pointers
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
WHITEWATER --
Eric Schmitz figured in both UW-Whitewater’s victories over visiting UW-Stevens Point in a WIAC baseball doubleheader Monday.
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New census info opens history's doors
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Green County Genealogical Society was among other societies that celebrated the April 2 release of the 1940 federal Census with special meetings and other events.
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Janesville Parker wins twice in Big Eight golf
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Dustin Richards carded a 2-over-par 74, his best round of the season, to lead Parker High to victories over Beloit and Sun Prairie in Big Eight Conference boys golf Monday at the Janesville Country Club.
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Wheeler, three relievers combine for shutout
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
BELOIT --
Jason Wheeler blanked the visiting Dayton Dragons on two hits through the first six innings Monday afternoon to lead the Beloit Snappers to a 7-0 victory in Midwest League baseball.
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Efforts support soldier's family
By GINA DUWE - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
ORFORDVILLE --
Area residents are rallying support for the family of an Orfordville soldier killed Wednesday in Afghanistan, including one effort that has spread nationwide.
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One inning dooms Janesville Craig Cougars
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
JANESVILLE --
One inning proved costly for Craig High on Monday in a 6-2 loss to visiting Verona in Big Eight Conference softball.
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Craig High deals with false threats of violence
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Some Craig High School parents kept their kids home Monday after a threat of violence was discovered at the school Friday night.
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Farmer awarded grant to make rolled bales of mulch
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
BRODHEAD --
A Brodhead farmer has been awarded a grant to study round bale systems to mulch transplanted vegetables.
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Janesville Parker doubles team goes 3-0
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Jaren Norrell and Spencer Debroux won all three of their matches Monday at No. 3 doubles in the nonconference boys triple dual at Parker High School.
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Whitewater city manager is finalist for Fond du Lac post
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
WHITEWATER --
Whitewater City Manager Kevin M. Brunner is one of five finalists for a similar position in Fond du Lac.
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Local weight loss clinic gains while its customers lose
By JIM LEUTE - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Jeff Dedrick and Denise Bergen own Medithin Weight Loss Clinics. Since opening 14 months ago, the business has muscled its way from six to 16 employees and is eating up available space in the building it leases at 2605 Kennedy Road in Janesville.
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Janesville City Council delays 2012 sidewalk plan
By MARCIA NELESEN - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville City Council on Monday delayed the 2012 sidewalk program, giving a committee 60 days to report back with recommendations on which sidewalks should and should not be built.
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Contenders again: Matz, Baffert could have favorite
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
LOUISVILLE, KY --
Michael Matz is back at the Kentucky Derby with a strong contender for the first time since he won in 2006 with Barbaro, whose bronze likeness now greets all visitors to Churchill Downs.
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Zweifel jumps at Packer tryout offer
By TOM SILVERSTEIN, MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
GREEN BAY --
Whitewater High grad leads NCAA in receiving
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Obama, Romney offer classic choices on big issues
By CALVIN WOODWARD - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
WASHINGTON --
Obama and his Republican challenger are offering voters a distinct choice on taxes, a sharp disagreement over health care and a classic ideological divide on social issues that neither candidate seems eager to talk about.
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Braun has 1st career 3-homer game in Brewers' win
By BERNIE WILSON - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
SAN DIEGO --
Ryan Braun had his first three-homer game and added a two-run triple to tie his career high with six RBIs, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
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Death notices for May 1, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Ryan’s Reform Conservatism offers virtues, vulnerabilities
By MICHAEL GERSON - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
WASHINGTON --
Paul Ryan’s expression of Reform Conservatism deals seriously with the fiscal crisis—which, driven by demographics and cost increases, is a health entitlement crisis. It is more vulnerable to criticism on the way it deals with long-term economic growth.
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