News Archive for January 7, 2010
Janesville officials watch dip in state tax collections
By STAN STRICKER - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
A drop in state taxes collected could impact cities like Janesville
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Delavan woman charged with stealing more than $35,000 from client, boss
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
DELAVAN --
A Delavan woman working for a financial advising company in Walworth County is accused of stealing $35,000 from one of the company's clients.
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Municipalities seek candidates to fill ballots
By GINA DUWE - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
If you have ever wanted to be on the Clinton Village Board, now is your chance.
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Salvation Army nears season goal
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville Salvation Army needs eight days and $10,000 to make its holiday season fundraising campaign a success.
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New bill could prevent future assessment headaches
By STACY VOGEL - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
MILTON --
A new bill from Rep. Kim Hixson, D-Whitewater, would prevent some of the headaches Milton went through this fall after an assessment error, according to a news release from Hixson’s office.
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Beloit man declared sexually violent person
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
A Beloit man was committed to an institution Wednesday under the state’s sexually violent person law.
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Travis Kvapil to return to NASCAR full-time
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
For Janesville native Travis Kvapil, the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series turned from a promising opportunity to frustrating disappointment in just five races.
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Warhawks shake Clarke College
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
UW-Whitewater shook off a pesky Clarke College with a 16-5 run to open the second half en route to an 82-53 nonconference women’s basketball victory on Wednesday at Whitewater.
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Police find second large pot operation
By STACY VOGEL - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville Police Department’s seizure of 95 live marijuana plants Wednesday might have been bigger news if the department hadn’t seized 147 plants the day before.
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Janesville Parker wrestlers cruise
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville Parker High School wrestlers cruised past visiting Madison Memorial, 75-6, to improve to 3-0 in Big Eight Conference dual meets.
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Fire destroys tobacco shed and its contents
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
EDGERTON --
Fire destroyed a rural Edgerton tobacco shed and 400 bundles of tobacco Tuesday night, and fire officials estimated the loss at $100,000 to $125,000.
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Single letter, numerous changes for a Janesville business
By JIM LEUTE - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
A Janesville company has recycled one letter in its name.
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Delavan dairy farm's milk ranks among nation's best
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
DARIEN TOWNSHIP --
Hoard’s Dairyman magazine and other dairy industry leaders this month recognized 46 American dairy farms in an annual milk quality contest.
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Public record for Jan. 7, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
Rattlers celebrate new year
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
UW-Rock County celebrated the New Year with a 68-63 victory over visiting UW-Waukesha in Wisconsin Collegiate Conference men’s basketball Wednesday.
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Madison attorney helps Janesville area youth and health programs
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Madison attorney Don Becker said he gets joy from sharing his good fortune.
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Area athletic events postponed
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
Janesville competition remains as scheduled
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Unemployment-claims data signal job gains are near
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
WASHINGTON --
A government report Thursday on claims for unemployment aid signaled that layoffs are easing and that the U.S. economy could be on the verge of posting the first monthly gain in jobs in two years.
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Janesville police surprised with second marijuana grow operation
By STEVE BENTON - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Janesville police Street Crimes unit supervisor, Jim Holford says busting two marijuana growing operations on two consecutive days was a "fluke."
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Beef producer numbers up
By STEVE BENTON - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
ROCK COUNTY --
The number of beef producers in the state is up, and Rock County is playing a role in those numbers
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The Dems aren’t feeling so well
By RICK HOROWITZ - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
"I’ve been feeling a little off for months now, like I’m running in molasses or something.”
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Marijuana operation could be largest in city history
By SHELLY BIRKELO, TED SULLIVAN - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Janesville police expected to find evidence of drug dealing when they searched an east side home Tuesday, but what they discovered was perhaps the largest marijuana growing operation in the city’s history.
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Time to play in the snow
By BETH WHEELOCK - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
Fresh snow brings new recreational activities in Rock County's Parks.
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What goes into deciding a snow day?
By BETH WHEELOCK - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
A lot of factors go in to deciding whether local schools will have a snow day. Van Galder Bus Company helps the school district make the decision.
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Janesville school board considers debt payment
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
The Janesville School District's payments to the Wisconsin Retirement System don't need to keep escalating, according to one school board member.
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Death notices for Jan. 7, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
Salvation Army still hopeful it can reach its goal
By STAN STRICKER - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
The Janesville Salvation Army is in reach of making its seasonal fund raising goal.
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AP sources: Obama backs high-end health plan tax
By ERICA WERNER - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
WASHINGTON --
President Barack Obama signaled to House Democratic leaders that they'll have to drop their opposition to taxing high-end health insurance plans to pay for health coverage for millions of uninsured Americans.
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Michigan State prevails in physical struggle
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
EAST LANSING, MICH. --
Chris Allen scored 16 points while some key teammates struggled, helping the 10th-ranked Spartans hold off No. 17 Wisconsin for a 54-47 win Wednesday night.
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Rodgers ready to taste playoffs
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
GREEN BAY --
It took nearly 10 minutes, but Aaron Rodgers finally acknowledged that there’s something special about starting in the postseason.
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Marquette gets one its way
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
MILWAUKEE --
Marquette finally had enough composure to win a close game in the Big East.
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