News Archive for June 22, 2011
Bank foundation donates large sum to Janesville schools foundation
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
JANESVILLE --
A foundation established over a year ago to support the Janesville School District is making its first announcement of a major donation.
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Parkview’s retiring Millis named Rock Valley South Coach of Year
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Dick Millis retired after 19 seasons but not before leading the Vikings to the Rock Valley South Conference title and being named the division’s Coach of the Year.
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Student housing project revived in Whitewater
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
WHITEWATER --
New design plan earns officials’ OK
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Burlington senior Lakes’ Athlete of Year
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Burlington High senior Jackson Ward, who won the Southern Lakes Conference golf meet individual title, has earned Athlete of the Year honors.
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Newt, as in loot
By RICK HOROWITZ - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Because everything about “Gingrich 2012” is going precisely according to plan, I’m sending this memo to the entire campaign staff to let you know that I think both of you are doing a terrific job!
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Johnson, Quinn lead Janesville victory
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Kyle Johnson pitched six strong innings, and Riley Quinn delivered a key two-run, two-out single to lead Janesville past visiting Geneva/Genoa, 5-2, in American Legion baseball Tuesday night at Riverside Park.
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Walworth County Fair royalty crowning has a twist this year
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
ELKHORN --
Walworth County is doing a one-time adjustment to its fairest of the fair timetable so representatives of the county fair can polish their public relations skills before competing at the state level, said Sue Pruessing, fair marketing manager.
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West defeats East in Midwest League All-Star game
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
DAVENPORT, IA --
The West Division pounded out 12 hits en route to an 8-3 victory over the East Division in the Midwest League All-Star Baseball game here Tuesday.
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Bradford Town Board tables pivot ordinance
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
BRADFORD TOWNSHIP --
Shady Hills faces license revocation
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Edgerton's Ferrell builds 2-stroke lead
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
STEVENS POINT --
Allyssa Ferrell of Edgerton finally got a leg up on Lindsay Danielson of Osecola here Tuesday at the Wisconsin State Women’s Open at SentryWorld.
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Veterinarian testifies about home where Great Danes were seized
By HOLLY ANN GAREY - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
MONROE --
A veterinarian present during the May 25 seizure of 46 Great Danes from a home near Brodhead testified Tuesday that the smell of feces and urine inside the house was so strong she had trouble breathing.
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Janesville electronics collection called a success
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Company officials are calling Saturday’s collection of electronics waste a rousing success, with more than 300,000 pounds of materials diverted from area landfills.
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Janesville School District lists retirements and resignations
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville School District released the following information about 38 employees who have retired since June 2010, many of them at the end of the 2010-11 school year.
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Public record for June 22, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Seven former champs in Ray Fischer field
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
JANESVILLE --
A total of 200 golfers will tee off Friday in the 72-hole event that features the state’s top amateur players. Taylor Johnson of Oconomowoc is the defending champion but is not entered.
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Defense attorney questions cause of death in double-fatal crash
By DAVID BRAZY - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
JANESVILLE --
The defense attorney for a Janesville man charged in a double-fatal crash questioned Tuesday if one of the victims died as a result of the crash, if the accused was at fault in the crash and if his client was on pain medication when he spoke to investigators.
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Milton dives into splash park
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
MILTON --
City pursuing designs, getting quotes for project
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Tougher tobacco warnings win praise of Rock County group
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Rock County Youth2Youth has high hopes for federal effort
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High tech jobs may be coming to Beloit
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Production will benefit U.S. market directly, because materials now come from foreign markets
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Venus overcomes Date-Krum in 3-set thriller
By STEPHEN WILSON - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND --
Five-time champion Venus Williams rallied to outlast Kimiko Date-Krumm 6-7 (6), 6-3, 8-6 in nearly three hours Wednesday to advance to the third round at Wimbledon played under the Centre Court roof.
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Gore: Obama lacks 'bold action' on global warming
By DINA CAPPIELLO - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
WASHINGTON --
Former Vice President Al Gore is doing what few environmentalists and fellow Democrats have done before, criticizing President Barack Obama's record on global warming.
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Obama to set course for drawing down Afghan war
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
WASHINGTON --
President Barack Obama will set the course for drawing down the U.S. war in Afghanistan on Wednesday, when he is expected to announce plans to bring roughly 10,000 American troops home in less than a year.
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Former Badger expected to be drafted in second round
By JEFF POTRYKUS - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
MADISON --
Long before his head and shoulders soared toward the stars, Leuer embraced a dream shared by thousands of basketball players:
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Greinke strikes out 10 to lift Brewers over Rays
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
MILWAUKEE --
Zack Greinke gave the Brewers exactly the performance they needed after a sour stretch.
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