By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Apparently, there is nothing stronger than bureaucracy and red tape. While a ruling from the Federal Railroad Administration came down Sept. 14 that the city’s variance and application for a quiet zone from the Canadian National train horns had been excepted, the train horns are still […]
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FALL FEST SUNDAY: The annual Waterford Fall Festival is Sunday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities held in Whitford and Ten Club parks. The day’s events include an arts and crafts fair, lots of kids’ activities (wristbands are $10 each; $5 for ages 2 and […]
Time for an all-you-can-eat fish boil
North Cape Lutheran Church will host its 30th annual All-You-Can-Eat Fish Boil on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This one is even better than Door County fish boils, and uses all boneless, skinless ocean cod. The fish are smothered in melted butter (or cholesterol-free […]
Former inmate’s school threats were made months ago
Man whose comments touched off firestorm now reportedly living in Lyons By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Threats made by a former Walworth County Jail inmate – who is now reportedly living in Lyons – to kill school children and himself touched off a firestorm of concern through social media late […]
Officials don’t see much impact from revaluation
Most taxpayers won’t see much change in their bills By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For too many years to count, when the City and Town of Burlington needed to do a property revaluation, it was because the assessed value of homes was on the rise. With the recent economy, this year’s […]
DNR plans to tighten firewood transport rules
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has proposed lowering the distance firewood can be transported to state parks from 25 to 10 miles in response to the growing presence of the tree-destroying emerald ash borer and other invasive pests. Currently, campers may only bring in firewood that is either certified […]
Local Sentry stores will get new name, supplier
Richter’s Marketplace will debut week of Oct. 7 By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For more than 60 years in Twin Lakes – and more than 10 in Burlington – the Richter name has been notable when it comes to grocery stores. That will not change in October – but the name […]
Gun shop issue at Plan Commission
By Jason Arndt Correspondent In Village of Union Grove Plan Commission business Sept. 16, village resident Brett Buisse received approval to seek a permit by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to open a gun repair shop in the industrial park on Commerce Drive. Buisse assured […]
Craig, DNR set special meeting at the library
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Maybe all the hollering done last week by Waterford Town Chairman Tom Hincz about state plans to create 10 more parking spots at the Tichigan Wildlife Area reached the ears of higher-ups in Madison. Or maybe it’s the angst felt over the […]
A little something for Sam: Local chiropractor steps up for heart transplant hopeful
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sam Mielke had his first surgery when he was all of six weeks old. Born with single ventricle transposition of arteries – leaving Sam with just one pumping chamber in his heart – Sam has been in and out of hospitals since he was born. He […]
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