By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For more than two hours Monday night, a large crowd listened to facts, support, opposition and opinions regarding a 4-year-old kindergarten program in Burlington. And while the Burlington Area School District Curriculum Committee passed by a 2-1 margin a recommendation to adopt a 4K program, the […]
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American Roller seeks to expand in Union Grove
By Jason Arndt Correspondent American Roller Company has agreed to reimburse the Village of Union Grove in excess of $20,000 for fees associated with the potential expansion of its property located on 13th Avenue in Union Grove. American Roller is seeking to relocate its operations from a Kansasville facility to […]
Impact of ‘Obamacare’ largely unknown, WUHS superintendent says
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A new year is upon us, and new state and federal legislation is on the books. One of the most recognized new laws, of course, is President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA). The much-publicized snags concerning ACA legislation and a sometimes-murky understanding […]
Blaze claims 1 barn, 300,000 chickens
LaGrange egg farm plans to rebuild portion lost to fire By Dustin Alexander Metro News Wire Service More than 300,000 chickens perished in a four-alarm fire Friday night that destroyed one of 14 barns at S&R Egg Farm, N9416 Tamarack Road in the Town of LaGrange in Walworth County. The […]
4K proposal moves forward
Committee recommends adoption of program to School Board The Burlington Area School District Curriculum Committee on Monday passed by a 2-1 margin a recommendation to adopt what has become controversial a 4-year-old kindergarten program. With Curriculum Committee members Rosanne Hahn and Jim Bousman voting ‘yes,’ and Phil Ketterhagen voting ‘no,’ […]
Gasoline prices up slightly last week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 0.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.25 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
Waterford Graded lunch program decision tabled
The idea of dropping participation – and funding – in the federal school lunch program was tabled Jan. 20 by the Waterford Graded School Board at its monthly meeting. District Administrator Chris Joch has been tasked with obtaining more information about the issue before a board decision is made, likely […]
Village adds sand to its ice melt
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Sand is being mixed with ice melt within the Village of Union Grove, a conservation measure enacted due to this harsh winter of excessive snowfall and extremely cold temperatures, Union Grove Public Works Director Mark Osmundsen informed members of the Village Board Monday night. […]
Most seats in spring election uncontested; primary set for Waterford Graded board
By Dave Fidlin correspondent The deadline for filing candidacy paperwork in this spring’s general election has passed, and many of the municipal and school races across the Union Grove and Waterford areas are not being contested. Of the 16 local races in the area, four have […]
Schools will have to make up lost days
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Yes, there have been colder winters in Wisconsin – and yes, even in Burlington. But right now, most people can’t remember a stretch like this where severe wind chills have cancelled school a total of four days. Burlington Area School District cancelled classes Monday and Tuesday […]
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