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Sweating out the vetoes
Officials worry about impact on local roads, prosecutor’s office By Jason Arndt Editor While...
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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 operating drove into the path of a pickup truck and the vehicles collided. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of the crash at 4:29 p.m. Sunday on Beaumont Avenue (Highway S) south of Overson Road in […]
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The heat is on
Competitors play a bag-toss tournament amid intense heat, including high humidity, and occasional rain showers during the annual Burlington Firefighter’s dance at Echo Park on July 4. Featured band Lunchmoney Bullies kept the crowd entertained. Other event highlights included a bag-toss tournament, raffles, beverages and food prepared and served by […]
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Overturned semi spills fuel, closes Burlington bypass
An overturned semi-tractor and trailer leaking as much as 50 gallons of fuel caused a nearly four-hour closure of the Burlington bypass on Friday morning. Authorities have cited the Illinois woman responsible for the crash. Investigators from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office said the 36-year-old Waukegan woman, who reportedly suffered […]
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Color him patriotic
A patriotically dressed boy waves to the crowd as he rides upon a tractor in Waterford’s Independence Day parade on July 4. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
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Strawberry farms aim to stay open into weekend
Cold spring delayed start of picking season By Jason Arndt Editor The strawberry picking season could come to a close as late as this weekend, according to area strawberry producers, who indicated a cold start led to delayed season. That season, which normally runs from mid-June through July 4, began […]
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The heat is on
Competitors play a bag-toss tournament amid intense heat, including high humidity,...
Overturned semi spills fuel, closes Burlington bypass
An overturned semi-tractor and trailer leaking as much as 50 gallons of fuel caused...
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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...
Waterford’s Ranke rises above to help others
Outstanding Senior looks to teach English By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Kirsten Ranke’s...
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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...
Union Grove parade ready to blast off
Children scramble to pick up candy tossed along the route of the 2018 Independence...
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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 at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute (Mike...
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...
Running with a purpose
Disciplined Karpinski wins conference athlete of the year By Chris Bennett Correspondent Emma Karpinski Of everything Emma...
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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 operating drove into the path of a pickup truck and the vehicles collided. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of the crash at 4:29 p.m. Sunday on Beaumont Avenue (Highway S) south of Overson Road in […]
Sweating out the vetoes
Officials worry about impact on local roads, prosecutor’s office By Jason Arndt Editor While the new state budget bolstered road funding, some area lawmakers had concerns about how the new revenue will be allocated, after Gov. Tony Evers vetoed some provisions approved by the state legislature. Evers, who issued 78 […]
Village hikes water, sewer rates
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The heat is on
Competitors play a bag-toss tournament amid intense heat, including high humidity, and occasional rain showers during the annual Burlington Firefighter’s dance at Echo Park on July 4. Featured band Lunchmoney Bullies kept the crowd entertained. Other event highlights included a bag-toss tournament, raffles, beverages and food prepared and served by […]
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Overturned semi spills fuel, closes Burlington bypass
An overturned semi-tractor and trailer leaking as much as 50 gallons of fuel caused a nearly four-hour closure of the Burlington bypass on Friday morning. Authorities have cited the Illinois woman responsible for the crash. Investigators from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office said the 36-year-old Waukegan woman, who reportedly suffered […]
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