News Archive for December 23, 2009
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By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
Wednesday's high school girls basketball
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Forecast: Mixed mess with unpleasantness
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
JANESVILLE --
For the next three days, the weather will be indescribable.
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Janesville’s Allied closing its doors
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Another manufacturer connected to Janesville’s General Motors plant is closing its doors.
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Parkview school residents likely face referendums in April
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
ORFORDVILLE --
Declining enrollment and state funding cuts are forcing the Parkview School District to seek more money from voters, likely in two referendums in April.
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Comets hand Eagles first loss
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
Delavan-Darien High School handed Jefferson its first defeat, 62-56, in nonconference girls basketball Tuesday at Jefferson.
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Second candidate seeking Elkhorn mayoral seat
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
ELKHORN --
A second resident has entered the Elkhorn mayoral race.
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Janesville Bluebirds get road win
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
MADISON --
The Janesville Bluebirds rallied to stop the Eastside Lakers, 5-4, in Big Eight Conference hockey at Hartmeyer Ice Arena on Tuesday.
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Janesville native faring well in online comedy contest
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Pete Lee, a 1995 graduate of Craig High School, has been holding his own in Comedy Central’s 2010 Stand-up Showdown.
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Lake Mills stays perfect
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
Lake Mills High School’s boys basketball team had the last word on a night when Whitewater honored its former coach.
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Spellman loses seat in Lake Geneva recall
By KAYLA BUNGE - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
LAKE GENEVA --
The newest member of the Lake Geneva City Council says he’s ready to dive into handling city business and restoring respect to city government.
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Triple homicide case relies on DNA evidence
By TED SULLIVAN - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
JANESVILLE --
When the Janesville triple homicide trial begins in January, DNA will play a key role.
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Westphal family continues UW sports tradition
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
Minnesota lineman Beau Allen commits to become a Badger
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Attorney sentenced to probation in heroin case
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
ELKHORN --
A Walworth County attorney who pleaded guilty to felony charges of possession of narcotics and bail jumping has been sentenced to three years probation.
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Janesville’s Olszewski earns scholarship to Denver
By CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Success in juniors opens WCHA door
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Badger nets first win under new coach
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
Badger High rolled over visiting Wilmot, 62-48, in a Southern Lakes Conference game for its first victory under first-year coach Tom Dummer.
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Vandals target UW-W football coach
By KAYLA BUNGE - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
WHITEWATER --
UW-Whitewater football coach Lance Leipold came home Sunday not only to find dozens of cheering fans lining the downtown streets but also to find deep gouges in the doors of his car in the stadium parking lot.
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Oregon edges past Fort Atkinson
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
One of Fort Atkinson High School’s best efforts of the season wasn’t quite enough for the Blackhawks in Badger South boys basketball Tuesday night.
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Elkhorn family, teacher have 'Faith'
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Life-saving magic happens in classrooms everyday.
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Public record for Dec. 23, 2009
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
Parker denies Milton
By TIM WESTER - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
MILTON --
Red Hawks rally late, but Vikings prevail
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Mold, heat problems leave Beloit families homeless
By STACY VOGEL - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
BELOIT --
Officials set up shelter after units declared uninhabitable
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Keeping the kids moving
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Program helps students stay active during holidays
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Large scale evictions successful in Beloit
By STEVE BENTON - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
BELOIT --
Evictions due to unsafe living conditions are complete in Beloit
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Deer hunting begins Christmas Eve
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
Holiday hunt intended to curb Chronic Wasting Disease
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Beloit police get autopsy results in teen death
By STEVE BENTON - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
BELOIT --
Autopsy results fail to shed light on the cause of death of a 15 year old Beloit male
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Fewer candidates stepping forward for spring elections
By BETH WHEELOCK - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
Those hoping to run for local public office are running out of time to circulate nomination papers.
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Safety issues led to Beloit apartment evacuation
By BETH WHEELOCK - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
BELOIT --
Carbon monoxide is a contributing factor to the evacuation of Beloit's Countryside Village apartments this week.
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City official worried more about rain than snow
By BETH WHEELOCK - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
It's not the snow, but the rain in the forecast that worries Janesville Operations Director John Whitcomb.
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Pain before gain in health care overhaul
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
WASHINGTON --
The costs of health care reform being pushed through Congress by Democrats will be felt long before the benefits.
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Jolly back in court
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
HOUSTON --
Lineman facing codeine possession charges
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Warhawks remain undefeated
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
The No. 3-ranked UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team made sure it would pack an undefeated record with its luggage after Christmas.
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Hall propels BYU past Oregon State
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
LAS VEGAS --
Max Hall threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns in the only bowl game he knows, leading No. 15 BYU past No. 16 Oregon State, 44-20, in the Las Vegas Bowl on Tuesday night.
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Miami QB battles injury
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
Miami quarterback Jacory Harris still has a sore thumb on his throwing hand, although he will play when the 14th-ranked Hurricanes face No. 24 Wisconsin in the Champs Sports Bowl.
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Fiancee, hundreds mourn Henry
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
WESTWEGO, LA. --
Chris Henry’s fiancee wept as she spoke about the late Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tuesday, saying that while she often got credit for steering him clear of trouble, he changed her life as well.
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Death notices for Dec. 23, 2009
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
With court election reform done, closing ‘issue ad’ loophole is next
By MIKE MCCABE - Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
The Impartial Justice Act will be even more effective if state lawmakers act to close the “issue ad” loophole that special interest groups exploit to secretly spend unlimited amounts of money to influence state elections.
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