Remembering the terrible costs of freedom
Posted by GREG PECK on May 24, 2013 - 2:48 p.m.
This week’s VetsRoll trip to the war memorials in Washington, D.C., gave about 200 World War II and Korean War veterans chances to remember their fallen comrades. How will you pause to reflect this weekend on the heroes who gave their lives fighting for the freedoms you enjoy?
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Janesville vs. Menards
Posted by GREG PECK on May 24, 2013 - 12:18 p.m.
The Janesville Plan Commission rejected Menards’ plan to convert its vacant former store into miniature storage units. Was this the right move? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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Grassman pick at BTC raises eyebrows
Posted by GREG PECK on May 23, 2013 - 4:38 p.m.
Vic Grassman, forced to resign as city of Janesville economic development director, is being recommended for hire as the dean of advanced manufacturing and transportation at Blackhawk Technical College. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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An outlet for creative writing
Posted by GREG PECK on May 23, 2013 - 12:14 p.m.
Have you done any creative writing? If so, have you entered it in any contests? Why not consider the Wisconsin Writers Association’s fall Jade Ring contests?
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How to halt copper thieves
Posted by GREG PECK on May 22, 2013 - 4:49 p.m.
Thieves around Rock County have been targeting vacant homes to steal any valuables left behind and cut out copper pipes and wires. How can such thefts be halted? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Thursday.
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Tears at the chapel
Posted by GREG PECK on May 22, 2013 - 12:34 p.m.
Tears flowed Sunday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Janesville as the Rev. Randy Timmerman announced he will be leaving for a new parish in Madison.
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What to do with dandelions
Posted by GREG PECK on May 21, 2013 - 4:12 p.m.
Dandelions have been the subject of debate in The Gazette’s Sound Off feature. The bigger issue is yard care—or lack thereof—overall.
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Stormy days and stormy nights
Posted by GREG PECK on May 21, 2013 - 2:53 p.m.
How does one sleep when a storm is approaching and after reading about and seeing photos and video of the devastation in Oklahoma? Fitfully.
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Breaching First Amendment rights
Posted by GREG PECK on May 20, 2013 - 4:10 p.m.
Last week The Associated Press said the government secretly gathered details from at least 20 phone lines, including personal cellphones of some journalists. It did so, apparently, to find out who leaked information vital to national security. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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140 years of blue jeans
Posted by GREG PECK on May 20, 2013 - 1:49 p.m.
Today is considered the 140th birthday of blue jeans. How many pairs do you own?
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An inside look at new Rock Haven
Posted by GREG PECK on May 17, 2013 - 4:02 p.m.
I got a tour Wednesday of Rock Haven Nursing Home, two days after residents moved in. Rock County’s newest facility will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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What’s wrong with Edgerton police policy
Posted by GREG PECK on May 17, 2013 - 3:26 p.m.
This week, the Edgerton Police Department announced a new policy that withholds almost all personal information from its police reports. What’s wrong with that? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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Proposed changes at Craig and Parker
Posted by GREG PECK on May 16, 2013 - 4:49 p.m.
Changes are in the works to boost academic rigor at Janesville’s Craig and Parker high schools. Do these plans make sense? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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You’ll get billed even without using water
Posted by GREG PECK on May 16, 2013 - 12:32 p.m.
Would you still get a fairly large water utility bill from the city of Janesville even if you stop using water? Check this out.
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When pollen poses problems
Posted by GREG PECK on May 15, 2013 - 1:50 p.m.
I rode my bike to work Tuesday morning. That turned out to be a mistake.
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We’ve “covered our ash”
Posted by GREG PECK on May 15, 2013 - 10:36 a.m.
OK, we’ve finally done it. We’ve invested hundreds of dollars in specialized treatment to try to save our lone remaining ash tree.
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Is Rock County Veterans Court worth fixing?
Posted by GREG PECK on May 14, 2013 - 3:15 p.m.
Rock County District Attorney David O’Leary hasn’t referred a new case to our county’s veterans treatment court for almost six months. He’s troubled, in part, by deficiencies found in a new report. Is the court worth fixing? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Sad to see Ground Round close
Posted by GREG PECK on May 14, 2013 - 10:53 a.m.
I haven’t eaten at the Ground Round in Janesville for a few years. That doesn’t mean I was happy to see today’s story stating that it closed Tuesday.
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New program will benefit employers, future workers
Posted by GREG PECK on May 13, 2013 - 4:39 p.m.
A new program called Inspire Wisconsin-Rock County should benefit youngsters and local employers. We’ll explain in our editorial Tuesday.
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Sunday was a day for celebrations
Posted by GREG PECK on May 13, 2013 - 11:56 a.m.
Most of you probably celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday. I doubt, however, that many of you had a celebration as complicated as the one in my family.
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