News Archive for June 29, 2011
Bloomfield Township contractor bails on work, flees to Costa Rica
By DARRYL ENRIQUEZ - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
ELKHORN --
A Bloomfield Township contractor charged with over billing a client by $320,000 probably has fled to Costa Rica, according to court documents.
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Janesville school budget nearly balanced
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
JANESVILLE --
The Janesville School Board is close to balancing its 2011-12 budget.
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Janesville City Council discusses code of ethics
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Janesville City Council members could express personal opinions but would have to be clear they do not speak for the council if a proposed code of ethics is approved.
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Two interviewed for Whitewater school post
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
WHITEWATER --
The Whitewater School Board met late into the night Tuesday, privately discussing whether to choose an internal candidate as the district's next administrator.
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Honeywell contract could help fund school projects
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
ORFORDVILLE --
When Parkview School District residents rejected a referendum for facility improvements last year, administrators were left to find other options to repair their aging schools.
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Ultra-swimmer Viemeister competes in ‘Gills for Gilda’
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
As an ultra-swimmer, Alison Viemeister competes with a purpose.
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Pair plead guilty in Lake Koshkonong fish kill
By DAVID BRAZY - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
JEFFERSON --
Commercial fishers buried dozens of walleye, white bass
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Guilty plea expected from huge pot bust
By KEVIN MURPHY - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
MADISON --
An East Troy man has agreed to plead guilty in federal court to possessing with the intent to distribute between 220 and 440 pounds of marijuana.
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Teubert’s pitching, 14 hits lift Janesville
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Janesville’s American Legion baseball team banged out 14 hits Tuesday night to defeat the Kenosha Merchants, 8-2, at Riverside Park.
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Janesville man arrested on child porn charges
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
JANESVILLE --
An undercover investigation lead to the Tuesday arrest of a Janesville man on child pornography charges.
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Janesville's Old Country Buffet planning big changes
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Old Country Buffet, 2900 Deerfield Drive, will undergo a renovation and name change later in July.
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Beloit Snappers’ streak ends in 12-inning loss to LumberKings
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
CLINTON, IOWA --
The Beloit Snappers battled for 12 innings but could not extend their winning streak Tuesday in Midwest League baseball.
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Milton expels high schooler
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
MILTON --
The Milton School Board expelled a high school student at a hearing Monday.
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5K run, walk to raise money for rare disease
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
WHITEWATER --
A 5K run/walk to benefit ataxia-telangiectasia research will be held Saturday, July 9, at Starin Park, 504 Starin Road.
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Public record for June 29, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
New pumpkin perches on Meyer's Farm Market silo
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
JANESVILLE --
It took longer than expected—thanks to some last-minute eye surgery—but a massive fiberglass pumpkin is once again smiling from its perch atop a 65-foot silo at Meyer’s Farm Market north of Janesville.
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Illinois board denies Mercy clinic proposal
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Mercy Health System will have some more convincing to do if it expects to build a new hospital and physician clinic in McHenry County, Ill.
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Obama: Expects debt deal with Republicans
By STEVEN R. HURST - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
WASHINGTON --
Obama said Democrats were willing to make painful cuts in government spending and that the Republican position, which insists on cuts in government-sponsored medical insurance for the poor and elderly but no increase in tax revenue, was not sustainable.
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Federer upset by Tsonga in Wimbledon quarterfinals
By CHRIS LEHOURITES - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND --
The 16-time Grand Slam champion finished the match with only 11 unforced errors, half as many as Tsonga, but it didn't help him get close to breaking Tsonga's serve when he needed it.
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Death notices for June 29, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Commander: Special operations forces under stress
By LOLITA C. BALDOR - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
WASHINGTON --
The military commander who directed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden is warning that the escalating demands on U.S. special operations forces are hampering their training and could slowly eat away at their combat readiness.
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Sharapova rolls on
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND --
Women’s semifinal matchups are set
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QB Wilson’s arrival adds to UW’s already high expectations
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
MADISON --
To fans, Russell Wilson might be Wisconsin’s ticket back to Rose Bowl—or even more.
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Crown Royal ending Kenseth’s Roush Fenway sponsorship
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
CHARLOTTE, NC --
Crown Royal will end its sponsorship with Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the year, and parent company Diageo will not renew its deal as an official NASCAR partner.
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Sweet opener: Cheney, Buehler lead US victory
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
DRESDEN, GERMANY --
Once, twice, three times and then a fourth, Lauren Cheney launched a shot with her foot only to watch it go right into the hands of the North Korean goalkeeper.
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Brewers make several mistakes in loss to Yankees
By HOWIE RUMBERG - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
NEW YORK --
The Brewers were never able to find their way in the Bronx after Nyjer Morgan got twisted up in center field on the first ball hit by the Yankees.
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Wisconsin needs sports concussion law
By LORI SCHULTZ & MARK WARHUS - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Legislation proposed in Wisconsin would mandate that an athlete be removed from practice or play if a concussion is suspected and not be allowed to return to practice or play without first being assessed and cleared by an appropriate medical professional.
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Defaming Wisconsin, desecrating democracy
By MIKE MCCABE - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Republicans have no problem letting the wealthiest interests buy all the politicians and take ownership of our government. But even they understand that disaster awaits them if these transactions are on public display. So they are conspiring to keep them secret.
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