News Archive for July 27, 2011
Janesville School Board seeks union answers
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Janesville School Board members expressed frustration Tuesday that they don't know whether the teachers union is willing to help them climb out of their latest budget hole.
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Follow these tips to best preserve your veggie bounty
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
ELKHORN --
In a week or so, gardeners will be calling in sick to stay home and can, freeze or find some other way to handle their vegetable bounty.
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Janesville Legion opens state tournament versus familiar foe
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Local Post 205 plays Beloit at Telfer Park tonight
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Owners might demolish building over proposed historic district
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Three businessmen might tear down a historic building downtown, and one said they are making the plans because of a proposed historic overlay district.
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Retirements leave extension with fewer staffers
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
JANESVILLE --
It's one of those moments Sue Fredrich will remember long after she retires. A tiny 4-H'er, probably a Cloverbud, ran off the stage after his performance at UW-Rock County and shouted, "That was the bestest ever!"
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Hard work defined Janesville businessman
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Robert Mowris' formula for life had three parts: Hard work, good ideas and then more hard work. It was a formula that carried him a long way.
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Voting could send Janesville woman into Pillsbury bake-off
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
JANESVILLE --
A Janesville woman is seeking online votes to propel her to the 45th Pillsbury Bake-Off.
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Rock County gains $81,000 food, shelter grant
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Rock County recently was awarded an $81,495 Emergency Food and Shelter Program grant from the federal government.
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Public record for July 27, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Those left behind: COPS holds annual family camp
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
EAST TROY --
About 140 kids and 95 adults spilled from the Salvation Army Camp's lunch hall on Army Lake on Tuesday.
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Francis, Beaty step up as fair king, queen
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
JANESVILLE --
First they were bombarded with media interviews while their adoring fans snapped pictures. Then they got the bad news: They would need to be back at the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and instructions.
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Janesvile boys champion hits greens, putts well
By JOHN BARRY - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Ryne Clatworthy was a model of consistency in Tuesday’s final round of the Janesville Optimist Junior Tournament at Riverside Golf Course.
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The number of tax delinquent properties in Rock County grows
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Numbers could be highest in two decades
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Beloit school survey
By STEVE BENTON - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
BELOIT --
An online survey will help the Beloit School District update their human growth and development curriculum.
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Post Office use study
By STEVE BENTON - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
ROCK COUNTY --
The U.S. Postal Service may close down rural post offices in an effort to save money.
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Analysts: Senate plan saves $2.2 trillion
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
WASHINGTON --
Budget analysts said Wednesday that a Senate Democratic plan to reduce the deficit and increase the nation's borrowing authority would save $2.2 trillion over a decade.
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Packers show super bottom line
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
GREEN BAY --
The Green Bay Packers finished on top last season and it’s reflected in their bottom line.
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Free-agent frenzy hits NFL
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
The free agency free-for-all has begun, mostly with obscure names from the college ranks.
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Death notices for July 27, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Low taxes, high health costs make US choices tough
By PAUL WISEMAN - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
WASHINGTON --
Wealthy countries all over the world are dealing with debts and strained budgets as they mop up after the Great Recession and brace for the budget-busting retirement of the baby boomer generation.
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Braun, McGehee, bullpen lifts Brewers over Cubs
By COLIN FLY - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
MILWAUKEE --
John Axford matched a franchise record with his 25th consecutive save to cap four scoreless innings by Milwaukee's bullpen to lift the Brewers to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
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