News Archive for December 29, 2010
Chuck Regez, former athlete, coach, dies at age 71
By DAVE WEDEWARD - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
Chuck Regez was known far and wide for his love of sports and his ability to excel in so many of them.
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Bloomfield meets incorporation deadline
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP --
Bloomfield's latest shot at incorporation could face fewer objections from neighboring communities after town officials shed nearly 3,700 acres from its proposal.
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Janesville Bluebirds’ win streak ends at 5
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
NAGAWAUKEE --
The Janesville Bluebirds boys hockey co-op’s winning streak ended at six games with a 5-2 loss to the Waukesha Catholic Memorial/Milwaukee Pius co-op in the second round of the Joe Raymond Memorial tournament here Tuesday.
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Grant money to fund new transportation post
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Whether you are looking for a job or already have one, lack of transportation can be a problem.
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Janesville Parker Vikings dominate Kenosha Tremper, other scores
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
Janesville Parker High School had no problems sending Kenosha Tremper to a 60-29 defeat Tuesday in the first round of the La Crosse Logan girls basketball tournament.
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Council incumbent to run again
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Incumbent Frank Perrotto will seek re-election to the Janesville City Council, bringing to nine the number of residents running for four open seats.
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Jarnigo's clutch FTs lift Lakeside, other scores
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
Jake Jarnigo was the man down the stretch Tuesday night for Lakeside Lutheran High School’s boys basketball team.
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Fifth candidate to join race for school board
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Five people have now declared their intention to run for three seats on the Janesville School Board.
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Area trio advance to 112 semis at Mid-States Classic
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
WHITEWATER --
The 112-pound weight class will have plenty of local flavor in today’s semifinal matches of the Mid-States Classic at UW-Whitewater.
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Bus driver cited after accident
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
CLINTON --
The driver of a school bus that slid into a ditch Thursday has been cited for inattentive driving, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office.
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Warhawk women triumph
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
SAN DIEGO --
UW-Whitewater’s women’s basketball team got the Surf-n-Slam Tournament off to a good start Tuesday night.
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Public record for Dec. 29, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
Equine massage therapy school is one of only 20 in the nation
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
MILTON --
The 13-year-old Arabian horse had an arthritic hind leg. "It couldn't and didn't want to be ridden or saddled up," said Greg Gage, founder of Therasage Equine Massage Certification School, formerly the Institute of Equine Therasage.
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Will new Walmart be good for Whitewater?
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Big box retail stores are burdened with a locust-like reputation that they swarm into town, wipe out competition and leave local business owners out of work.
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Janesville Craig girls basketball cruises to title
By STAN MILAM - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
JANESVILLE --
After blowing a 17-point lead against Waunakee in the first round of last year’s Optimist Classic, the Cougars finished the job this time a 60-40 championship victory over the Warriors here Tuesday night.
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Project Sober Streets begins in Janesville
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
Goal is to prompt chronic drunk drivers to think twice
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Death notices for Dec. 29, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
Bulls beat Bucks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
CHICAGO --
Carlos Boozer had 24 points and nine rebounds, Luol Deng scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 90-77, on Tuesday night.
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Rodgers earning his due among QB hierarchy
By BRIAN CARRIVEAU - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
Aaron Rodgers not only is becoming one of the best among the NFL’s active quarterbacks, but also one of the best of all time.
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Granddaddy still looking good at 97
By MICHAEL HUNT - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
LOS ANGELES --
If we’re honest—and, let’s face it, who out here is?—the college football postseason is a lot like the Hollywood scene.
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Taylor-made win
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
MADISON --
Jordan Taylor scored 22 points and Jon Leuer added 16 to lead Wisconsin to a 68-60 victory over No. 14 Minnesota on Tuesday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
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New laws may not be on the books for very long
By SCOTT BAUER - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
MADISON --
Revamped gun measures and tougher rules for payday lenders are among the laws set to take effect around the country on Jan. 1. But some of them may not be on the books for long.
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Webb, Peterson help Vikings upset Eagles 24-14
By ROB MAADDI - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
PHILADELPHIA --
Written off by nearly everyone, the Minnesota Vikings wouldn't let two extra days sitting around a hotel bring them down.
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State's telecom rules need updating to spur economy
By THAD NATION - Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
By modernizing our state's telecommunications laws to reflect the change in technology and the change in consumer demand, we can encourage companies to invest in the technologies consumers want and expand access to those technologies.
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