News Archive for May 2, 2012
Padres shutout Brewers, 5-0
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
SAN DIEGO --
Jeff Suppan pitched five solid innings to win his first game since 2010, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.
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Sharon Cycling Series will start this summer
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
SHARON --
In June, the village of Sharon will officially launch the Sharon Cycling Series. The series is four bicycle routes through the rural countryside surrounding the tiny town. All begin and end in the center of the village.
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Janesville Parker can’t catch breaks in close games
By KEN VELOSKEY - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Parker High wasn’t looking through rose colored glasses Tuesday at Riverside Park, but the Vikings had every reason to feel good after jumping to a 3-0 first-inning lead on Madison Memorial in Big Eight Conference baseball.
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Milton might do hotel study
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
MILTON --
The city of Milton is considering a study that could suggest whether the area near Highway 59 and the future Highway 26 bypass would be a good spot for a hotel.
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La Follette sweeps singles for win
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Host Madison La Follette swept the four singles matches en route to a 5-2 win over Janesville Craig in Big Eight boys tennis Tuesday.
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Police: Problem-free month reported at The Back Bar
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Janesville police reported a problem-free month at The Back Bar, and the Janesville Alcohol License Advisory Committee on Tuesday told the owner he doesn't need to report back until September.
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Janesville Craig sweeps Memorial
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Janesville Craig continued its success in Big Eight Conference dual track and field season.
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Photo finishes sink Parker boys
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Sun Prairie nosed out Janesville Parker in a Big Eight Conference boys track and field dual meet Tuesday at Monterey Stadium.
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Early lead benefits Janesville Craig softball
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Janesville Craig built a 5-0 lead en route to a 5-2 Big Eight Conference softball victory over visiting Madison Memorial on Tuesday at the Janesville Youth Sports Complex.
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Union board to discuss cell tower ordinance
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
UNION TOWNSHIP --
The Union Town Board will discuss a draft ordinance to regulate cell phone towers at its Thursday night meeting.
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Franklin Middle School to celebrate its 50th year
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Franklin Middle School staff invites the public to an evening ice cream social Thursday, May 10, to help celebrate the school's first 50 years.
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Janesville man arrested after drug investigation
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Police arrested a Janesville man on eight drug charges after executing a search warrant at the man's home, according to a news release from the Janesville Police Department.
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Search warrant results in drug arrests
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Police arrested a Janesville woman Monday on drug charges after executing a search warrant at her home, according to a news release from the Janesville Police Department.
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Crandall sparks Janesville Craig
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
MADISON --
Kristi Crandall scored with a less than seven minutes remaining Tuesday to give Craig High a 3-2 victory over Madison La Follette in Big Eight Conference girls soccer.
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Mobile food stand cooks up issues in Milton
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
MILTON --
Whether it's the prices, the competition or the unforeseen niche that it fills, one thing's for certain: A big green taco truck is causing quite a stir in downtown Milton.
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Can Evansville draw tourists?
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
Evansville needs to finds its unique points of difference from similar communities to attract tourism and tell its story differently than other cities competing for the same visitors, a state tourism official says.
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Brewers 1B Gamel leaves game with twisted knee
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
SAN DIEGO --
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Mat Gamel left Tuesday night's game against San Diego after twisting his right knee when he hit the low wall at Petco Park going after a foul ball.
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Skiles to return as coach
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
Bucks leader has year left on contract
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Kotsay's pinch 2-run homer gives Padres 2-0 win
By BERNIE WILSON - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
SAN DIEGO --
Mark Kotsay hit a two-run homer with one out in the eighth against Francisco Rodriguez to give the Padres a 2-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
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Obama has 2 narratives on Afghanistan
By ANNE GEARAN - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
WASHINGTON --
In President Barack Obama's twin narratives, the United States is both leaving Afghanistan and staying there.
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Death notices for May 2, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
76ers pull away
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
CHICAGO --
The fans gave Derrick Rose a standing ovation before the game. There wasn’t much for them to cheer about in the end.
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The unknown celebrity
By KATHLEEN PARKER - Wednesday, May 2, 2012
WASHINGTON --
Adm. Bill McRaven is the one who deserves credit for the successful raid to kill Osama bin Laden, according to some of the Navy SEALs who recently have been protesting President Obama’s use of the issue in a campaign ad. You won’t hear that from McRaven, however.
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