News Archive for July 8, 2008
In Iraq, the sound of a ticking clock
By RICK HOROWITZ - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
“It’s about Iraq, sir. I just thought you ought to know…there’s been some discussion of timetables.”
John Stamos to appear at Beloit Riverfest
By BETH WHEELOCK - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The "Full House" and "ER" actor tours with The Beach Boys.
Rock County farmers can use more land for grazing
By STEVE BENTON - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
ROCK COUNTY -- The U.S.D.A releases some "set aside" land, in flooded areas, for grazing
FEMA officials make stop in Rock County
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Some high ranking FEMA officials and Wisconsin's head of military affairs visited Rock County today.
Plans for Sharon ethanol plant still a go
By KAYLA BUNGE - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
SHARON -- Record-high corn prices caused by recent flooding in the Midwest, among other market conditions, have many ethanol producers halting expansion.
Watertown teen dies after being hit by lightning
By STEVE BENTON - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
WATERTOWN, WIS. -- A teenage boy struck by lightning when severe storms moved through Wisconsin on Monday has died at a Watertown hospital.
Sandbag recovery effort begins
By ANN MARIE AMES, GINA DUWE - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Don't plan to dump your used sandbags into your child's sandbox or on your waterfront beach.
Sky search: UW-Rock's College for Kids offers astronomy program
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Both the high-tech and low-tech ways of learning about the stars and planets still work, and they'll be a part of the annual College for Kids program at UW-Rock County in Janesville.
Flood victims head to new FEMA office
By RYAN DOSTALEK - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
JANESVILLE -- FEMA opens a disaster recovery center in Janesville to help victims of the flood.
Edgerton reverses course
By STACY VOGEL - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
EDGERTON -- An hour of passionate debate convinced the Edgerton City Council to change its mind Monday about reducing the number of liquor licenses available downtown.
Monday's rain a cleansing blip
By JIM LEUTE - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Monday night's rainstorm soaked dry lawns, cleansed area streets and raised the level of the Rock River, but not enough to cause further flooding concerns.
Elkhorn woman killed in boat crash
By KAYLA BUNGE - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
An Elkhorn woman was killed in a drunken boating crash early Sunday on Wonder Lake in McHenry County, Ill.
Sugar Creek Preserve emphasizes conservation
By KAYLA BUNGE - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP --
Conservation subdivisions, like Sugar Creek Preserve, aim to preserve land instead of grading hills and obliterating wetlands, woodlands and other natural features to make room for streets and houses.
Conservation design principles aren't mandatory, but developers are still using them
By KAYLA BUNGE - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
ELKHORN -- Although they're not required to in most Walworth County municipalities, more and more developers are implementing the principles of conservation development design.
Death notices for July 8, 2008
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
IRS: Retirees, vets have not claimed stimulus payments
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
More than 2,200 retirees and disabled veterans in Rock County have not filed for the economic stimulus payments for which they are entitled.
Second BID meeting set for July 16
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
JANESVILLE -- A second meeting has been scheduled for downtown property owners to address questions related to a proposed business improvement district.
Foundation starts flood recovery fund
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
JANESVILLE -- The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin has established a Flood 2008 Recovery Fund.
Teen struck by lightning
By STEVE BENTON - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
A Jefferson County teen is listed in critical condition after being struck by lightning during last night's storm.
Ryan announces reelection bid
By BETH WHEELOCK - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Congressman Paul Ryan announces he is seeking a sixth term in office.
Rockies' Jimenez baffles Brewers in 4-3 victory
By CHRIS JENKINS - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
MILWAUKEE --
Ubaldo Jimenez baffled the Brewers in Colorado's 4-3 victory on Monday, putting a damper on what had been a daylong welcome to Milwaukee party for CC Sabathia.
G-8 endorses halving global emissions by 2050
By JOSEPH COLEMAN - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
RUSUTSU, JAPAN --
The Group of Eight leading industrial nations on Tuesday endorsed halving world emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, edging forward in the battle against global warming but stopping short of tough, nearer-term targets.
Brewers welcome Sabathia
By MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
MILWAUKEE --
"We're talking about the (2007) Cy Young winner," Milwaukee catcher Jason Kendall said. "There’s definitely a buzz in the clubhouse today."
