News Archive for October 5, 2009
Associated Press state football ratings
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
Big Foot, Brodhead/Juda head into showdown ranked No. 5 and 6
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Janesville celebrates Gifted Education Week
By BETH WHEELOCK - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
The school district is restructuring its talented and gifted programs.
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A golden opportunity to declaw Patriot Act
By ROBYN BLUMNER - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
It is time to revisit the USA Patriot Act, the congressional cowardice that vastly expanded the ability of the government to unjustly intrude on our private lives. Three provisions will expire by the end of the year, which means Congress will have to act.
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E. Court to close for repairs Tuesday
By BETH WHEELOCK - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
The closure affects an area near Ruger Ave.
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Car smash raises money for charity
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
Dedicated football fans turn out for Minnesota car smash
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Gazette sportswriter loses battle with cancer
By SCOTT ANGUS - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
John McPoland was much more than a sportswriter to many people in the Janesville community.
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Federal money to boost school security
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Janesville public schools will get a smidgen of the hundreds of millions of dollars Congress is about to approve for police efforts nationwide.
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Parker bringing back parade for homecoming
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Parker High School will revive a homecoming tradition this year: A parade.
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New support group to help single moms with daily struggles
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
When the women's ministry at Emmanuel Free Methodist Church wondered what it could do for the women in its parish, the subject of single moms came up. That's when member Denise DeRemer jumped on board.
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Blaze consumes Beloit Township barn
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
BELOIT TOWNSHIP --
Firefighters from 15 agencies battled a barn fire for more than 8 hours on Sunday. One firefighter suffered minor injuries and the barn and its contents are a total loss.
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UW-Whitewater educates students about alcohol abuse
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
Campus observes National Alcohol Awareness Week early
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AARP honors Mercy Health System
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Mercy Health System has been named to the AARP's 2009 list of Best Employers for Workers 50 and Over.
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Sable House has helped people for 20 years
By KAYLA BUNGE - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
WHITEWATER --
Whitewater's Sable House has helped people fight alcohol and drug addictions for 20 years.
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Public record for Oct. 5, 2009
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
Some Packer fans emotional about Favre wearing purple
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS --
These Midwestern states of Wisconsin and Minnesota have much in common, including an intense dislike of each other's football teams.
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Agreement could benefit township property owners
By STACY VOGEL - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
MILTON --
For two years, Patrick Kelly has wanted to subdivide his land into residential lots. Kelly owns 35 acres in Milton Township, but the city of Milton has jurisdiction over the land.
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Local tobacco prevention program funding cut
By STEVE BENTON - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
ROCK COUNTY --
State legislators find other places to use money once used for anti smoking and smoking prevention programs
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Campaign vow meets harsh Afghan reality
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
NEW YORK --
As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama denounced the war in Iraq, saying there is no military solution there. Now he may be forced to decide there is no military solution in Afghanistan, either.
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For young Packers, it isn't personal
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
GREEN BAY --
For fans of the Green Bay Packers, the prospect of facing Brett Favre in Vikings purple Monday night is filled with emotional angst. The media hype meter has reached—it's Favremageddon!
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Jets work overtime to slip past Blues
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. --
The Janesville Jets defeated the Springfield Blues, 5-4, in overtime to win the rubber match of the three-game series in North American Hockey League play Sunday.
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