News Archive for February 18, 2013
Many factors cited in communities' inability to consolidate fire coverage
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Three fire departments in southern Dane County are considering combining to improve response times and save money.
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Q&A: Small turnout expected for primary election Tuesday
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Primary election day is Tuesday. It's important, not that you will be able to tell by the turnout.
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Evansville Bible group, communty efforts lead to large cross by Highway 14
By NICO SAVIDGE - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
EVANSVILLE --
Drivers on Highway 14 north of Evansville might have noticed a large cross along the road. It's a symbol—16 feet tall by 9 feet wide—of one Bible study group's faith and the result of a big volunteer effort.
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Janesville arts contest raises more than $4,000 for scholarships
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Local supporters of the arts raised more than $4,000 on Saturday night during the third annual Janesville Area Creativity Awards, according to a news release from event organizers.
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Public Record for Feb. 18, 2013
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
Beyond nuts and bolts: Minnesota-based Fastenal connects with customers
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
DELAVAN --
Last year, Winona, Minn.-based Fastenal had sales of $3.2 billion and growth of about 15 percent a year. The company says it is successful because it connects with customers.
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Kids' suspensions renew debate over zero tolerance
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
Are some school officials around the country taking the zero tolerance policy too far?
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The first lady: Danica Patrick claims historic pole for Daytona 500
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. --
Danica Patrick has made history before—as a woman and a racer, in Indianapolis and Japan. The spotlight is nothing new. But never has it been this bright before.
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West is best in NBA
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
HOUSTON --
Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and Kobe Bryant turned this All-Star game into L.A. story. Paul had 20 points, 15 assists and won MVP honors, Bryant blocked LeBron James' comeback attempt, and the Western Conference beat the East 143-138 on Sunday night.
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10 things to know for Monday
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday.
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Death notices for Feb. 18, 2013
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
Recall controversies got attorney Haas promoted
By STEVEN WALTERS - Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
Michael Haas, new elections administrator for the Government Accountability Board, has three chapters in his career, and residents of Milton and Edgerton might remember parts of Chapter 2.
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