News Archive for October 19, 2011
Former Packer kicker to return to scene of Janesville stage collapse in 1973
By KEN VELOSKEY - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Chester Marcol sat along side a suitcase display from a store sponsor on wood platform. A large crowd pressed against the platform, and it collapsed, and Marcol landed under a few people and suitcases.
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Wheldon victim of racing’s harsh reality
By DAVE VON FALKENSTEIN - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
The IndyCar series finale, held Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, was supposed to be a celebration.
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Parking fines might double in Janesville
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
JANESVILLE --
People might think twice before they block hydrants or park in handicapped stalls next year. That was Janesville City Manager Eric Levitt's thinking behind a recommendation to the council that it double parking fines.
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High school football playoffs still have questions
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Parker (6-3), which qualified for the playoffs in Week 5 of the regular season, didn’t find out until Tuesday afternoon that its Division 1 first-round opponent would be unbeaten defending state champion Waukesha West on the Wolverines’ field.
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Developers drop senior housing finance plan
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
GENEVA TOWNSHIP --
Developers for a $24 million senior housing center in Walworth County are abandoning their federal financing plans, though the project is expected to move forward with other funding sources.
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Janesville Craig swimmers upbeat despite loss
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
Despite losing its Big Eight Conference dual-meet finale, Janesville Craig’s girls swim team had a successful regular season.
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Homeless man charged in bank robbery
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Rahn Gearhart apologized to police when he was arrested Monday in the Gazette lobby for allegedly robbing Johnson Bank.
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Panel hears case in Edgerton bar dispute
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
EDGERTON --
Edgerton's Police Commission held a special hearing Tuesday over an Edgerton police officer's response to a dispute between a downtown bar owner and a tenant at a bar June 30.
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Street brawl leaves Janesville man hospitalized
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
JANESVILLE --
A Janesville man remained hospitalized Tuesday for injuries from a fight involving 10 to 15 people Monday afternoon.
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Public record for Oct. 19, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
Hedberg Public Library opens travel resource center
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Two months ago, travel materials were spread throughout Hedberg Public Library. Today, they are housed in one area—the Great Escapes Travel Resource Center.
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Halloween stores fill empty retail space, enjoy seasonal success
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Like the shadowy characters that line their shelves, seasonal Halloween stores emerge each August to carve their share of a holiday pie that's expected to reach nearly $7 billion this year.
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Whitewater upsets Lake Mills in volleyball regional, other scores
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
Whitewater High School’s volleyball team turned in the upset of the night in WIAA Division 2 regional tournament action Tuesday.
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YMCA of Northern Rock County enjoys extended period of growth
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
Milton YMCA planning almost complete
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Berkman is red in the face
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
ST. LOUIS --
Lance Berkman knew he couldn’t run from the cameras. So the Cardinals outfielder looked straight into the first one that zoomed in on his face and offered a mea culpa to the entire state of Texas.
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Vikings will start Ponder
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS --
Christian Ponder’s time has arrived in Minnesota.
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Big Ten looking at Spartan LB
By JEFF POTRYKUS - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
MADISON --
Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis acknowledged Tuesday that the school had been notified by the Big Ten Conference of a possible violation of the league’s sportsmanship code.
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Death notices for Oct. 19, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
New Brew: Fielder not only piece to replace
By MICHAEL HUNT - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
I’m not sure right now who plays first base for the Milwaukee Brewers next season, but the idea they can stick just anybody over there is almost as silly as the notion that Prince Fielder will re-sign with the Crew.
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Education makes a political comeback in Washington
By KIMBERLY HEFLING - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
WASHINGTON --
After years on the political back burner, education is making a comeback in Washington, driven in large part by Democrats.
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