News Archive for May 30, 2012
Committee recommends ending pilot program for same-sex classrooms
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
An experiment in same-sex instruction at Marshall Middle School appears to be on its last legs. A school board committee Tuesday voted unanimously to recommend that the full board end the program at the conclusion of this year.
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Lavery throws no-hitter, other scores
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Jameson Lavery was in total command Tuesday.
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Blaze at Edgerton complex displaces seniors
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
EDGERTON --
Barbara Walberg took a shaky breath from her oxygen tank as she recounted the minutes leading up to a fire that ravaged her Edgerton apartment complex Monday evening.
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Janesville Parker baseball gets another shot
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
COTTAGE GROVE --
Parker advances to face La Follette
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Janesville Craig’s Weber controls Badger, Parker falls
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Lake Geneva Badger’s softball team had no answer for Paige Weber on Tuesday.
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Janesville Craig, Parker golf teams head to state
By KEN VELOSKEY - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Teams survive wind at Glen Erin
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Gas station gets another reprieve
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A historic gas station was granted another reprieve from the Janesville City Council on Tuesday after members delayed a decision on its fate for several months.
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Oregon softball team spoils Milton’s hopes, other scores
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
MILTON --
Milton High lost 7-6 to Oregon in a Division 1 regional semifinal to dash a showdown with Fort Atkinson this Thursday.
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Downing/Runde win RMGA Memorial Tournament
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Jake Downing and Matt Runde combined to win the Riverside Men’s Golf Association Memorial Tournament on Sunday at Riverside Golf Course.
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School district planning administrative staff changes
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Superintendent Karen Schulte is rebuilding her administrative team by promoting two and eliminating one position for a net savings of about $70,000.
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Janesville wins lacrosse playoff opener
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville Lacrosse Club waited until the first round of the playoffs before notching its first victory of the season.
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Edgerton golfers earn return ticket to state
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Crimson Tide finishes second at Dells meet
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Three recommended as principals in Janesville
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Three women who ran Janesville elementary schools this school year would be promoted to principals under a recommendation approved by a school board committee on Tuesday.
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Beloit Snappers beat Kane County in 11
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
GENEVA, ILL. --
The Beloit Snappers worked overtime for a Midwest League victory Tuesday afternoon.
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Explosives found in Charley Bluff home basement
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
MILTON TOWNSHIP --
Rock County Sheriff's Office deputies found a large amount of explosives in the basement of a Charley Bluff home Tuesday.
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Man found guilty of robbing Janesville bank
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A Rock County jury Tuesday took 16 minutes to find a former Texas teacher guilty of robbing Johnson Bank in downtown Janesville in October.
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Volunteers play a critical role with the Beloit Snappers
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
BELOIT --
Jan Wagner, 54, Janesville, is among 120 volunteers who cook, pour beverages, prepare food, clean, take tickets and hand out programs and giveaways at Snappers games
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San Antonio keeps streak alive
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
SAN ANTONIO --
San Antonio is halfway to turning the Western Conference finals into a runaway.
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Driver back with Packers after uncertain offseason
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
GREEN BAY --
A few months — and one big TV dance contest victory — later, Driver was back on the practice field for a workout Wednesday.
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Death notices for May 30, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Braun's HR propels Brewers' 2-1 win over Dodgers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
LOS ANGELES --
Braun hit a two-run homer in the first inning, leading the Brewers to a 2-1 victory and helping first-time starter Mike Fiers spoil Kemp's return from the disabled list.
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