News Archive for August 3, 2009
Evansville to share in stimulus funds
By BETH WHEELOCK - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
The $4 million is matched by money from the state Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund.
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Additonal incentives on tap to attract jobs to Janesville
By JIM LEUTE - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
JANESVILLE --
As they look to create new jobs, economic development officials in Janesville have something their counterparts in most other communities can't offer.
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Fair-goers spend less than usual in tough year
By STACY VOGEL - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
JANESVILLE --
The economy might be to blame for a dip in this year's fair attendance, and some fair-goers said they spent less on the grounds.
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Mauermann earns spot with Janesville Jets
By JOHN MCPOLAND - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
JANESVILLE --
For the moment, Janesville's Ross Mauermann stands as the face of the Janesville Jets.
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The pliability of disorderly conduct laws
By ROBYN BLUMNER - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
Forgive me for prolonging the controversy over Gates’ arrest by Crowley, but as I see it, people have been focusing on the wrong thing. The issue is not so much race or class but the law itself.
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Platoon brings piece of patriotism to fair
By STACY VOGEL - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
JANESVILLE --
The Roick County 4-H Fair got a little more American on Sunday afternoon as soldiers presented the colors before the performance of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.
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Farm women circle together
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
ELKHORN --
The Wisconsin Rural Women's Initiative, a non-profit organization that promotes wellness and social interaction among farmwomen, is hosting a roundtable discussion.
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Bennington wins Rock County Championship
By KEN VELOSKEY - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Former Beloit Memorial star Jada Bennington shot a 36-hole total of 147 to win the Rock County Women’s Golf Championship.
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Art will be blowing in the wind in Evansville
By GINA DUWE - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
EVANSVILLE --
Old film slides are mostly obsolete, but a group of artists found a use for them in decorating an 8-foot steel windmill.
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Trouble plagues bars that cater to growing minority population
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Hip-hop clubs have run into problems with the authorities in Janesville, which raises the question: Can a community accommodate the entertainment desires of a growing minority population without conflict?
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Rock County begins domestic registry
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
Summer is a busy time in the Rock County Clerk's office
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Cooperation and perseverance pay off for Milton Police
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
Cell phone is used to trace suspect
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If healthy, Jenkins could power Packers' defense
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
GREEN BAY --
When healthy, defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins is one of the Green Bay Packers' best players.
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Packers recover pick: Jets give back 2010 seventh-rounder
By MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
GREEN BAY --
Fans waiting for a player to follow in Donald Driver's footsteps by going from seventh-round pick to Pro Bowl receiver can rest easy: The Green Bay Packers will have an opportunity for that to happen next year.
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Foreclosures stabilize in key states
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
Even as Americans suffer rising unemployment, foreclosure rates in three states hit hardest by the housing bust stabilized in June, offering hope that the worst of the real estate crisis is over.
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Appendectomy sidelines Corey Hart
By GAZETTE WIRE SERVICES - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
SAN DIEGO --
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Corey Hart was scheduled to undergo an appendectomy Sunday night.
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Lopez's big hit lifts Brewers over Padres
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
SAN DIEGO --
The Milwaukee Brewers got an unexpected lift from a trio of players and Trevor Hoffman was able to put his homecoming behind him.
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Death notices for August 3, 2009
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
Snappers win in ninth
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
FORT WAYNE, IND. --
The Beloit Snappers saved their best for last here Sunday.
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Mustangs lose home opener
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
The South Milwaukee Rage rallied to defeat the Rockport Mustangs in an eight-man Gridiron Football League game Friday night at Marshall Middle School.
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Albion notches big victory
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
The Albion Tigers are back on solid ground in Home Talent League baseball—at least for the moment.
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Beloit School District closes daycare
By BETH WHEELOCK - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
Announcement follows investigation by state
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School funding needs evaluation to ensure fairness
By REP. KIM HIXSON - Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
My colleagues and I have worked very hard to protect schools from larger cuts. I believe what’s needed in this situation is reform of the current funding formula so districts can better predict their year-to-year funding.
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