News Archive for June 27, 2012
Advice for battling the emerald ash borer
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The emerald ash borer has arrived in Janesville. Interestingly, the announcement comes when Phyliss and Bill Williams of K&W Greenery are on a garden center tour in Michigan, one of the centers of the ash borer infestation.
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Fort's Foerster first team
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Led by first-team selection Amber Foerster, Fort Atkinson placed three players on the Wisconsin Softball Coaches Association all-state team.
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City officials meet today with DNR about plans
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Janesville city officials will meet today with the state Department of Natural Resources as they plan to deal with the arrival of the emerald ash borer on the city's east side.
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Delavan swimmer earns Olympic qualifying spot
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
OMAHA, NEB. --
Emily McClellan of Delavan qualified for the 100-meter breaststroke finals at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials Tuesday night.
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Janesville's Riverside Park to mark 90th birthday
By RYAN BROEGE - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Janesville's first park was born Dec. 12, 1922, when Mayor T.E. Welsh broke a 7-7 tie among city aldermen.
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Janesville Legion rallies late
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
BURLINGTON --
Janesville’s American Legion baseball team rallied for a win Tuesday night.
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Beloit fire chief announces consumer fireworks ban
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
BELOIT --
The city is banning use of consumer fireworks because of extremely dry conditions, Fire Chief Bradley Liggett announced Tuesday.
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Milton city clerk resigns post
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
MILTON --
Milton City Clerk Nancy Zastrow has announced her resignation to take a job as clerk for the village of Pewaukee, officials said Tuesday.
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Summers' three-hit shutout lifts Beloit Snappers
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
GENEVA, ILL. --
Matthew Summers was dialed in Tuesday night.
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Elkhorn electric rates to rise by 8.2 percent
By KEVIN MURPHY - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
MADISON --
Electric bills for Elkhorn residents will increase 8.2 percent next month, the first rate hike since 2005, according to a Wisconsin Public Service Commission order issued Friday.
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Verona dominates All-Big Eight girls soccer
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Big Eight Conference champion Verona placed four players on the first team in the All-Big Eight Conference girls soccer selections.
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Public record for June 27, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Emerald ash borer infests Janesville trees
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The credit for discovering the first sign of a tree-killing insect in Janesville goes to a 5-year-old boy with keen eyes.
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Fourth Ward tour showcases successes, work that remains
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The tour through the Fourth Ward early Tuesday evening was full of contrasts.
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College boards turn to business-style approaches
By ZINIE CHEN SAMPSON - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. --
The governing boards of colleges and universities are increasingly demanding that their presidents perform more like corporate chief executives.
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Death notices for June 27, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Kenseth leaving Roush
By JENNA FRYER - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
CHARLOTTE, NC --
NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Matt Kenseth is leaving Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the season, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will be promoted to his Cup seat.
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Presidents approve four-team playoff
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
WASHINGTON --
College football will finally have a playoff. Come 2014, the BCS is dead.
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Arroyo loses no-hitter, but Reds beat Brewers 4-3
By JOE KAY - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
CINCINNATI --
Giving up his no-hitter in the eighth was bad enough for Bronson Arroyo. Losing the lead soon after made him feel awful.
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Serena wins day after sister loses
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND --
On one point Tuesday at Wimbledon, Serena Williams dumped a forehand into the net and dropped to a knee, her jaw clenched as she let out a shriek.
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UW-M returns to campus
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
The UW-Milwaukee men’s basketball team is moving its games back to campus.
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