On Town of Beloit police officer accused of misconduct
Posted on November 23 at 11:22 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Well, I certainly hope there's another side to the story, because this one is pretty ugly and unprofessional.
On Swine flu vaccination group expanded
Posted on November 23 at 11:17 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
High blood pressure by itself is not considered a chronic condition that raises the risk of complications for swine flu.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/highrisk.htm
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You can always ask, but they will probably say no. The eligibility guidelines are set statewide with guidance from the CDC. You may have a related condition that does make you eligible, though.
http://pandemic.wisconsin.gov/sublink.as...
On Neighbors concerned about foreclosed properties
Posted on November 23 at 4:18 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Yeah, SwissChick, whoanellie should look into the actual statistics of where foreclosures are happening. It isn't just the downscale neighborhoods, and in some areas, it's almost exclusively middle-class neighborhoods and municipalities that are feeling the effects of the housing crisis.
http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2009/1...
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I doubt many Janesville foreclosures are the result of price speculation, though, as we never experienced the intensity of the housing boom, remaining affordable ... and now just more affordable. Of course, part of the problem is that people up and down the market and industry were selling consumers on the idea of price speculation and quick returns even for their primary residence (and the home equity boom in turn financed the SUV boom that kept GM humming). But either way, someone buying here should have expected modest price appreciation.
On Rock County highlighted at jail conference
Posted on November 23 at 4:10 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Clearly we should be proud of these innovations. Not only are we finding out what works and what doesn't work, building data that other jurisdictions can study, we're saving taxpayers money and making sure the jail always has room for sex offenders, drug dealers, and batterers.
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Given all the other things Rock County is enduring right now, it's great that we're becoming known for something positive like this.
On Swine flu vaccination group expanded
Posted on November 23 at 4:07 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I expected a crush today getting two newly-eligible relatives to the clinic for vaccination, but they had plenty of room to spare.
On Neighbors concerned about foreclosed properties
Posted on November 23 at 1:18 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
luvujvl, Janesville does not have landlord licensing or mandatory inspections of rental property. If you know of code violations, however, we do have a nuisance ordinance designed to give the landlord a chance to mitigate problems. Call Neighborhood Services if you have specific concerns.
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As for foreclosed properties, I'm not sure there's any issue of compassion here when the people have walked away from the property. If you're not paying the mortgage or keeping the house, there's no incentive to do maintenance. I don't think blowing some leaves or mowing a lawn are particular concerns but any exterior repairs or tree limb issues need to be handled by professionals.
On E-mails show tension between vets board, Scocos
Posted on November 23 at 1:12 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Sounds like the communication problems at the veterans home took their cue from the top level -- i.e. no communication, just barge ahead. If Scocos now has a soured relationship with his own oversight board he only has himself to blame.
On Thompson tries to influence health care debate
Posted on November 23 at 1:10 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Ezoner, many government programs deliver essential services quite well and satisfactorily, from the Interstate highway system to the post office (entirely financed with user fees -- stamps) to our defense department -- and yes, to the largest insurance provider in the United States, Medicare. I would prefer a system run by people accountable to me, the taxpayer and citizen, through my elected representative, to one accountable only to stockholders who sees customers (patients, otherwise known as "us") as a source of profits to be maximized. There's a reason we have the most expensive health care in the world -- a lot of the money goes to investors.
Posted on November 22 at 8:01 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
creativethinking, what is your obsession here? They're not getting paid, the least we can do is let them take a long weekend. It isn't a *punishment*. Why make it worse? Do you do all your DMV business on Fridays or something?
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On Committee to consider a Janesville school for closing
Posted on November 23 at 11:24 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Water prices went up when paying customers shut down. There are fixed costs. So the possibility of having to raise taxes is surely on the school board's mind as they contemplate this move.