What to do with dandelions

Posted by GREG PECK on May 21, 2013 - 4:12 p.m.

Dandelions have been the subject of debate in The Gazette’s Sound Off feature. The bigger issue is yard care—or lack thereof—overall.
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Stormy days and stormy nights

Posted by GREG PECK on May 21, 2013 - 2:53 p.m.

How does one sleep when a storm is approaching and after reading about and seeing photos and video of the devastation in Oklahoma? Fitfully.
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Breaching First Amendment rights

Posted by GREG PECK on May 20, 2013 - 4:10 p.m.

Last week The Associated Press said the government secretly gathered details from at least 20 phone lines, including personal cellphones of some journalists. It did so, apparently, to find out who leaked information vital to national security. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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140 years of blue jeans

Posted by GREG PECK on May 20, 2013 - 1:49 p.m.

Today is considered the 140th birthday of blue jeans. How many pairs do you own?
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An inside look at new Rock Haven

Posted by GREG PECK on May 17, 2013 - 4:02 p.m.

I got a tour Wednesday of Rock Haven Nursing Home, two days after residents moved in. Rock County’s newest facility will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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What’s wrong with Edgerton police policy

Posted by GREG PECK on May 17, 2013 - 3:26 p.m.

This week, the Edgerton Police Department announced a new policy that withholds almost all personal information from its police reports. What’s wrong with that? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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Proposed changes at Craig and Parker

Posted by GREG PECK on May 16, 2013 - 4:49 p.m.

Changes are in the works to boost academic rigor at Janesville’s Craig and Parker high schools. Do these plans make sense? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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You’ll get billed even without using water

Posted by GREG PECK on May 16, 2013 - 12:32 p.m.

Would you still get a fairly large water utility bill from the city of Janesville even if you stop using water? Check this out.
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When pollen poses problems

Posted by GREG PECK on May 15, 2013 - 1:50 p.m.

I rode my bike to work Tuesday morning. That turned out to be a mistake.
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We’ve “covered our ash”

Posted by GREG PECK on May 15, 2013 - 10:36 a.m.

OK, we’ve finally done it. We’ve invested hundreds of dollars in specialized treatment to try to save our lone remaining ash tree.
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Is Rock County Veterans Court worth fixing?

Posted by GREG PECK on May 14, 2013 - 3:15 p.m.

Rock County District Attorney David O’Leary hasn’t referred a new case to our county’s veterans treatment court for almost six months. He’s troubled, in part, by deficiencies found in a new report. Is the court worth fixing? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Sad to see Ground Round close

Posted by GREG PECK on May 14, 2013 - 10:53 a.m.

I haven’t eaten at the Ground Round in Janesville for a few years. That doesn’t mean I was happy to see today’s story stating that it closed Tuesday.
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New program will benefit employers, future workers

Posted by GREG PECK on May 13, 2013 - 4:39 p.m.

A new program called Inspire Wisconsin-Rock County should benefit youngsters and local employers. We’ll explain in our editorial Tuesday.
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Sunday was a day for celebrations

Posted by GREG PECK on May 13, 2013 - 11:56 a.m.

Most of you probably celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday. I doubt, however, that many of you had a celebration as complicated as the one in my family.
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Poverty poses challenges for educators

Posted by GREG PECK on May 3, 2013 - 2:41 p.m.

We suspect last Sunday’s report on poverty in the Janesville School District opened the eyes of many residents. We’ll reflect on this topic in our editorial this coming Sunday.
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The value of new child facility

Posted by GREG PECK on May 3, 2013 - 12:35 p.m.

What makes the new Walworth County Child Advocacy Center such a critical facility, and why do those behind it deserve applause? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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Does venture capital bill merit support?

Posted by GREG PECK on May 2, 2013 - 2:54 p.m.

Sen. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, says new venture capital legislation he co-authored “is one of the most important economic development bills we can pass.” Do you agree? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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Tensions between bicyclists, drivers

Posted by GREG PECK on May 2, 2013 - 12:29 p.m.

What is it about bicyclists and drivers that they seem to despise each other?
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Watch out for those motorcycles!

Posted by GREG PECK on May 1, 2013 - 1:30 p.m.

Hey, driver, put down that cellphone, and watch the road—keeping a keen eye out for motorcyclists.
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I’m declaring moratorium on winter wear

Posted by GREG PECK on May 1, 2013 - 11:51 a.m.

It’s May 1. Time to put away that winter coat!
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