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A hidden gem for family fun
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent What do most people think when it comes to the library? Boring....
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A hidden gem for family fun
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent What do most people think when it comes to the library? Boring. Studying. Quiet. Back in my high school days, the library was the place where you spent countless hours studying for that research paper or big test, where whispering was the loudest you could be […]
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Three injured in highway crash in Town of Burlington
Three people suffered significant injuries and required helicopter medical transport from the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Burlington Thursday night. The crash, which was reported at 9:12 p.m., shut down the intersection of Durand Avenue (Highway 11) and English Settlement Avenue for about five hours, according […]
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It’s an ‘Udderly Good Time’
The Racine County Fair is offering up an “Udderly Good Time” as it returns for its 96th run next week. The fair is Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28, on the fairgrounds at 19805 Durand Ave., Union Grove. For the full rundown of events and schedules click on the […]
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Driver in fatal crash charged with two felonies
Local man has long record of driving while suspended The driver of a car involved in a crash that killed his passenger in Waterford on June 27 has been charged with two felonies for driving with a suspended license. Cory S. Price, 26, was charged July 9 in Racine County […]
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City monitors algae bloom on Echo Lake
But officials don’t have plans to address unsightly problem By Jason Arndt Editor An algae bloom on Echo Lake in the mill pond area between Echo Park and Rice’s Liquor store along Milwaukee Avenue in Burlington has city officials on alert, but hasn’t prompted any action. City staff, who attributed […]
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Three injured in highway crash in Town of Burlington
Three people suffered significant injuries and required helicopter medical transport...
City monitors algae bloom on Echo Lake
City officials said Echo Lake in Burlington has experienced an algae bloom and they...
Waterford Area News »
Driver in fatal crash charged with two felonies
Local man has long record of driving while suspended The driver of a car involved...
Village hikes water, sewer rates
Rising costs, maintenance is behind the increase, officials say By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Water...
Color him patriotic
A patriotically dressed boy waves to the crowd as he rides upon a tractor in Waterford’s...
Union Grove Area News »
It’s an ‘Udderly Good Time’
The Racine County Fair is offering up an “Udderly Good Time” as it returns...
Man suffers serious injuries when utility vehicle collides with pickup truck
A 69-year-old Racine County man was injured Sunday when the utility vehicle he was...
Grove’s Fruth finds joy in everything she does
Outstanding senior to study nursing By Jason Arndt Editor Katie Fruth puts her heart...
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A hidden gem for family fun
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent What do most people think when it comes to the library? Boring. Studying. Quiet. Coraline Ramczyk, 5, showcases her books purchased...
Krause caps prep career with All-State status
Trey Krause finishes his windup in the Demons’ WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinal with Green Bay Preble on June 11...
Don’t Sleep On UG
The Union Grove student section shows support for its Bronco baseball team at the WIAA Division 2 state championship game...
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A hidden gem for family fun
By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent What do most people think when it comes to the library? Boring. Studying. Quiet. Back in my high school days, the library was the place where you spent countless hours studying for that research paper or big test, where whispering was the loudest you could be […]
Three injured in highway crash in Town of Burlington
Three people suffered significant injuries and required helicopter medical transport from the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Burlington Thursday night. The crash, which was reported at 9:12 p.m., shut down the intersection of Durand Avenue (Highway 11) and English Settlement Avenue for about five hours, according […]
It’s an ‘Udderly Good Time’
The Racine County Fair is offering up an “Udderly Good Time” as it returns for its 96th run next week. The fair is Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28, on the fairgrounds at 19805 Durand Ave., Union Grove. For the full rundown of events and schedules click on the […]
Driver in fatal crash charged with two felonies
Local man has long record of driving while suspended The driver of a car involved in a crash that killed his passenger in Waterford on June 27 has been charged with two felonies for driving with a suspended license. Cory S. Price, 26, was charged July 9 in Racine County […]
City monitors algae bloom on Echo Lake
But officials don’t have plans to address unsightly problem By Jason Arndt Editor An algae bloom on Echo Lake in the mill pond area between Echo Park and Rice’s Liquor store along Milwaukee Avenue in Burlington has city officials on alert, but hasn’t prompted any action. City staff, who attributed […]
Haylofters to present ‘Mamma Mia!’
Show runs two weekends at BHS auditorium By Jason Arndt Editor Producers and cast members from The Haylofters believe audience members will get on their feet and dance in unison with them by the end of the community theater group’s production of “Mamma Mia!” The production, which slated for an […]
Bread for the Masses
Deacon Anton Nickolai (from left) and the Revs. Gene Nowak, James Volkert and Sergio Rodriquez celebrate Mass in Burlington’s Echo Park Sunday as part of an annual event hosted by Burlington’s tri-parish Catholic community of St. Charles, St. Joseph (Lyons) and St. Mary churches. The Mass attracted about 400 attendees […]
Gravel pit issue shakes up town board
Chairman resigns, former supervisor named successor in Spring Prairie By Jason Arndt Editor The Spring Prairie Town Board appointed former supervisor Thomas C. Bolfert as its new chairman following a special board meeting Tuesday. Bolfert, who served as supervisor from 2011 until he lost in last April’s election, replaces Don […]
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Those who’ve passed Burlington’s Echo Lake in the past week or so would’ve been hard-pressed not to notice the build up of algae in the mill pond area of the lake. The algae bloom, according to local officials, is likely the result of excessive runoff from heavy rain and […]
DALE ERWIN JANTE
Dale Erwin Jante, 73, of Yorkville, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease for over 30 years. Dale was born on Sept. 19, 1945, to Donald and Marianne Jante in Burlington. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater […]
