News Archive for November 24, 2010
Postcards for posterity: Book is a trip to Janesville's past
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
Some of the scenes are vaguely familiar, like photos from a long time ago. You look, not immediately certain of the background, but with a strong sense of déjà vu.
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New coach knows Janesville Craig Cougars
By KEN VELOSKEY - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Storbakken takes over varsity after leading sophomore team
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Janesville School Board agrees to cut high school assistant principal
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
JANESVILLE --
In a sometimes emotional meeting Tuesday night, the Janesville School Board agreed to cut a high school assistant principal position, a move that will reduce services at both Craig and Parker High Schools.
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Milton quarterback repeats on All-Badger South team
By DAVE WEDEWARD - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
Milton High’s huge loss will be Illinois State University’s big gain.
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Monday's tornadoes, humidity make for area weather records
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Mother Nature threw everyone a curveball Monday, when the area recorded record high temperatures and had tornadoes for the first time since 1971.
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Janesville Craig boys work OT, end 24-game skid
By JOHN BARRY - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
MADISON --
Cody Dare scored 18 points to lead four Cougars in double figures as Craig High worked overtime for a 64-63 win over the Crusaders in a nonconference opener.
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Studer Group presented prestigious Baldrige award
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
WASHINGTON --
>A company with Janesville connections has won the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
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Meister earns all-state honors
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
The postseason awards continue to pile up for Tommy Meister.
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Lake Geneva passes $7.8 million budget
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
The city approved a $7.8 million budget this week, skimming on capital projects like many other Walworth County municipalities struggling with financial constraints.
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Former firefighter gets probation for 911 calls
By TED SULLIVAN - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
JANESVILLE --
A former Footville volunteer firefighter accused of reporting false emergencies because he wanted to respond to calls was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months probation.
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Fury falls in shutout
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
BELOIT --
Megan Bailey scored two goals to lead University School of Milwaukee past the Rock County Fury, 3-0, in girls hockey action here Tuesday night.
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Police investigating more burglaries
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
JANESVILLE --
City police are investigating two burglaries and a possible burglary attempt to a house and two businesses during the weekend.
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Wilson Elementary kids get course in making of great feast
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Kids cooked their own Thanksgiving feast at Janesville's Wilson School on Monday. For some, it was a new experience.
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Public record for Nov. 24, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
Linn Township pulls together to help families hit by twister
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
LINN TOWNSHIP --
Bonnie Cornue said she had cried enough Monday night—a tornado had leveled her family farm on Lakeville Road.
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East Troy boys start strong, other scores
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
Trojans roll past defending Division 2 state champ in opener
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A plot most fowl
By RICK HOROWITZ - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
According to ID and boarding pass, passenger’s name was “Tom Turkiyeh,” but agent noticed identification tag on carry-on luggage gave name as “Tomas bin Gobble Gobble.” Passenger refused to explain the inconsistency.
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McCarthy deserves recognition
By BRIAN CARRIVEAU - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
Packers’ coach has stressed improvement in turnover margin, penalties after 3-3 start
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Badgers again wary of Wildcats
By MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
MADISON --
Northwestern has given UW fits over the years
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UW-Whitewater women defeat Illinois Wesleyan
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
BLOOMINGTON, ILL. --
UW-Whitewater used a big first half to defeat Illinois Wesleyan, 74-60, in nonconference women’s basketball here Tuesday.
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Gray, No. 22 Gonzaga hold off Marquette
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
KANSAS CITY, MO. --
Steven Gray scored 20 points and No. 22 Gonzaga ended a rare two-game losing streak with a 66-63 victory over Marquette on Tuesday night in the third-place game of the O’Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic.
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Death notices for Nov. 24, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
Thrift stores seek a share of Black Friday blitz
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO - Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
NEW YORK --
Secondhand stores are trying to muscle in on the Black Friday blitz this year.
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