News Archive for November 6, 2009
Pay delay aids Janesville city budget
By MARCIA NELESEN - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
JANESVILLE -- Janesville’s proposed 2010 budget comes with a 1.79 percent levy increase made possible mostly because union employees agreed to delay a 3 percent cost-of-living increase.
Significant dent on the Lake Geneva drug scene
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
LAKE GENEVA --
Law enforcement agencies made a significant dent on the Lake Geneva drug scene this week, an official said.
Bill might be too late for Milton tax problem
By STACY VOGEL - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
MILTON --
A bill to fix Milton’s tax assessment error might come too late to make things right before tax bills go out, but it draws attention to a larger problem, Rep. Kim Hixson said.
Seniors lit the fire under Badgers
By BENJAMIN WORGULL - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
MADISON -- While the 37-0 shellacking of Purdue last Saturday was the in-your-face statement the Badgers wanted to make after back-to-back, gut-wrenching losses, the actual turning point could be traced back to Sunday, Oct. 18.
McNall, Drew earn top honors for UW-Rock County soccer
By KEN VELOSKEY - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
JANESVILLE -- Grant McNall, the 2009 Wisconsin Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year, believes his UW-Rock County soccer team’s off-season honors are the result of respect for the program’s approach to the game.
Animal expert to speak at UW-Rock County on Nov. 12
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Dr. Patricia McConnell for 14 years shared advice about animal behavior on National Public Radio’s “Calling all Pets.” She also is an adjunct associate professor in zoology at UW-Madison.
Janesville hockey player is goal orientated
By JOHN BARRY - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
A Janesville Craig High graduate, the 20-year-old Dan Olszewski is in his second season with the Bandits—the three-time defending champions of the North American Hockey League. Olszewski is captain of the team and leads the Bandits (12-3-1) in scoring with 15 points on seven goals and eight assists.
Janesville School District, workers, disagree on pay hike
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
JANESVILLE -- The Janesville School District is offering a wage freeze to its custodial, maintenance and food workers. The union representing those workers says the district can afford to give them a raise.
Warhawk class of success
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
WHITEWATER -- The second-ranked Warhawks host UW-Oshkosh at 1 p.m. at Perkins Stadium, and it will mark the final regular-season home game for 19 seniors.
Warhawk women’s season ends in WIAC tournament
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
STEVENS POINT -- UW-Whitewater’s women’s soccer team came close, but top-seeded UW-Stevens Point prevailed in the semifinals of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament.
In united Germany, love crosses old border freely
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
BERLIN --
In Katrin Roller's Berlin apartment, it's the toilet paper holder that stands out — a homemade contraption of rope and a piece of a rolling pin. That's the way her husband wants it.
Potter's journey to Allen Creek Gallery
By GINA DUWE - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
EVANSVILLE --
The Allen Creek Gallery, home of Matthias James Pottery, 137 E. Main St., opens with a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. The gallery plays host to James’ annual sale all weekend and also features work from artists in a variety of media.
Post office preparing for the holiday rush
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Even if you have filled your gift list, you still need to get your greeting cards and packages mailed on time so they reach their destinations by Christmas.
Public record for Nov. 6, 2009
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Beloit police call attention to "Cold Case" murder
By STAN STRICKER - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Death of Anthony Kundert nears sixth anniversary
Janesville's bond rating remains the same
By STAN STRICKER - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Even in a tough economy, the rating stays the same
Death notices for Nov. 6, 2009
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Money was the name of the game in MLB
By MARCUS HAYES - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
NEW YORK -- You spend almost $210 million in salary, play in a new, audacious, $1.3 billion stadium, sign the top three free agents in baseball, you are supposed to win the World Series.
Gopher shines after layoff
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
After each victory, Minnesota coach Tim Brewster announces a series of team award winners. Rarely does the scout team defensive player of the week get much attention.
Packers TD machine
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
GREEN BAY --
Three months after Green Bay coaches let the backup linebacker begin taking snaps at tight end in training camp, Spencer Havner has become a bona fide pass catching threat.
Virginia Tech gets back on track
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- Freshman Ryan Williams ran for a season-high 179 yards and No. 22 Virginia Tech avoided its first three-game losing streak in six years, holding off East Carolina 16-3 on Thursday night.
Troubling portrait emerges of Fort Hood suspect
By BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
WASHINGTON --
There are many unknowns about Nidal Malik Hasan, the man authorities say is responsible for the worst mass killing on a U.S. military base. Most of all, his motive.
State’s high court wise to consider rights in recusal rule
By BILL MALKASIAN - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
By ruling that lawful campaign contributions or endorsements alone cannot force a judge off a case, the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed respect for both judges and voters.
Myth of '08 is demolished
By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
WASHINGTON --
The most important effect of Tuesday’s elections is historical. It demolishes the great realignment myth of 2008.
Newspapers still most important shopping tool
By JOHN F. STURM - Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Not only do newspapers provide the most credible source of local news and information, they also are the leading advertising medium cited by consumers in planning, shopping and making purchasing decisions, as proven by a recent MORI Research study.
