By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Ryan and Sarah Boylen know perfectly well their situation isn’t unique – or in relation to others, as bad as it could be. While their adopted 3-year-old son, Gabe, was born with numerous heart defects – as Sarah explains, it’s “very complex” – they both know […]
Sports & Other News
Going, going … gone
A red sky at night is a sailor’s delight, as the old saying goes and it was accurate the morning after this spectacular sunset on Lake Beulah, near East Troy, last weekend. With autumn just around the corner, many area residents are trying to get the most out of the […]
Pedal power
Justin Kirchner, 6, of Brighton, bears down as he strives to go the longest distance during the pedal-power tractor pull at last week’s Kenosha County Fair. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
Suokko simply sensational for Union Grove golf
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The 2014 Union Grove girls golf season will be remembered as one of the best in program history. So what can the Broncos do for an encore this season? Encore performances won’t come easy for Union Grove, who graduated four-year starters Jorey Staven, […]
More signage to be added to high-speed area
By Rumasa Noor Correspondent After a discussion with the water, wastewater, stormwater, streets and parks commission in Union Grove, Martha Sheahan was able to convince the authorities to place traffic signs between Cardinal Lane and Pheasant Run at the meeting of August 17. Sheahan brought forward the issue to the […]
Property trade with local business approved
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While not originally on the agenda for Tuesday night, the City of Burlington Common Council voted to suspend its rules and vote on an agreement between the city and James B. Ratchek. Ratchek has a buyer for the property at 400 South Pine Street – Jim’s […]
Welcome to the job: M.T. Boyle takes over as County Exec’s Chief of Staff
While M.T. – short for Mary Therese – Boyle has enjoyed a life working with books and libraries, she admitted recently she was looking for a new challenge. So, after meeting Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave when introduced by former county exec Jim Ladwig, Boyle found herself intrigued. “I […]
Whitford Park pole coming down, but could be replaced
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A dilapidated flagpole is coming down at Whitford Park, but several Village of Waterford officials have said the days of offering a patriotic monument are not over. In recent months, several village panels, including the Public Works Committee, have discussed the state of the flagpole, and […]
Schneider steps up to fill board hole
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Waterford Village Board is once again up to full capacity with a resident agreeing to fill a spot on the seven-member elected body as a sitting member left in protest. James Schneider was officially sworn in as a trustee of the board Aug. 10. Late […]
Raising the roof raises questions at council
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor An unplanned roof repair at one of the two city-owned Burlington airport buildings drew some ire Tuesday night. After working to install gutters on the 703 building, workers found rust on the fascia below the roof. The airport committee approved a $25,000 expenditure to make the […]