News Archive for July 19, 2008
Fielder homers in Brewers win over Giants
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, July 19, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. --
Prince Fielder homered for the second straight day to help Milwaukee remain unbeaten against the San Francisco Giants this season with an 8-5 win on Saturday.
Sabathia dazzles for Brewers in 9-1 win
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Saturday, July 19, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. --
CC Sabathia tossed a four-hitter Friday night to win his third straight start since joining Milwaukee, leading the Brewers past the San Francisco Giants 9-1.
Rally snuffs Snappers
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, July 19, 2008
BELOIT -- The Whitecaps’ scored three runs in the eighth on a double, wild pitch and a sacrifice fly.
In marriage debate, divorce church from state
By CHARLES C. HAYNES - Saturday, July 19, 2008
Suddenly this summer, the reality of same-sex couples lining up to get married in California has led some religious leaders to rethink their government role.
Death notices for July 19, 2008
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, July 19, 2008
Nuclear must replace natural gas in power plants
By MARK J. PERRY - Saturday, July 19, 2008
FLINT, MICH. -- If ever there was a question about the need for nuclear power, it has certainly been dispelled now with the rising cost of fossil fuels.
Nuclear power not eco-friendly enough to resurrect
By WAYNE MADSEN - Saturday, July 19, 2008
WASHINGTON -- America’s twin crises of sky-rocketing energy costs and catastrophic climate change effects shouldn’t be a convenient excuse to push nuclear power as a viable replacement for coal, oil and natural gas power-generating plants.
Brodhead hotel discovers that it is easy being green
By KAYLA BUNGE - Saturday, July 19, 2008
BRODHEAD --
From an old road bicycle—sans its wheels, pedals and chain—affixed to the historic downtown building hangs the sign for the Earth Rider Cycling Boutique and Hotel: the first indication of the business’ green attitude.
Inspecting flooded houses will be slow, dirty process
By ANN MARIE AMES - Saturday, July 19, 2008
JANESVILLE -- The Rock River is receding more slowly than expected from the flooded Mole & Sadler’s subdivision, but now is the crucial time for the city to help residents in the neighborhood between Riverside and Traxler parks on the west side of the river.
Teen to appear in court in drunken-driving death
By TED SULLIVAN - Saturday, July 19, 2008
ELKHORN --
A Genoa City teen accused of killing a man in a November drunken-driving crash and then drinking alcohol while free on bail will be back in Walworth County Court next month.
State program highlights green businesses
By KAYLA BUNGE - Saturday, July 19, 2008
Wisconsin has taken eco-tourism to a level above most states.
Lab Safety purchases Highsmith
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, July 19, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Lab Safety Supply in Janesville has purchased Fort Atkinson-based Highsmith, a direct marketer of library equipment, furniture and supplies.
Amusement rides subject to inspections
By RYAN DOSTALEK - Saturday, July 19, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Tilt-a-whirl. Scrambler. Ferris wheel. All are Rock County 4-H Fair midway staples. But are the rides safe?
Teachers concerned with board’s tax-cutting direction
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Saturday, July 19, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Some Janesville public school teachers might be worried that the school board’s move to pare a tax increase will affect the quality of education as well as their bottom lines. Teachers are expected to speak at the school board meeting Tuesday night about the board’s request that the administration come up with a list of ways to cut $1 million from the 2008-09 budget.
WSVH students launch themselves back into the Middle Ages
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Saturday, July 19, 2008
JANESVILLE --
On Friday, students at the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped (WSVH) were out on the athletic fields testing trebuchets they made as part of “Troubadours and Trebuchets,” a summer school program.
Darien may hire an administrator instead of clerk/treasurer
By KAYLA BUNGE - Saturday, July 19, 2008
DARIEN -- The retiring village clerk/treasurer in Darien says she should be replaced by an administrator—someone with a degree in public administration and knowledge of village government.
