Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 7.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.62 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Super Saturday brings fun as well as some road closures
By Jason Arndt Correspondent The Village of Union Grove has announced the hours for its Open House commemorating 175 years as a municipality. “The History Seekers will be here to staff the building with displays and pictures of Union Grove,” said Village President Mike Aimone, speaking at the Village Board’s […]
A familiar face comes back
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer When students report for school today at Waterford Union High School, many will be greeted by a familiar face. Dan Foster, who served as associate principal and dean of students before leaving the district in 2011, is the high school’s new principal. And even if […]
Grant helps makes historic district a reality
Neighborhood homeowners may be eligible for tax credits By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For the last three years, the City of Burlington and the Historic Preservation Commission have been working together to try and preserve the historic nature of downtown Burlington. Now, thanks to a pair of grants, it looks […]
Developer rises above turtles, tainted soil, trains
He’s confident Bridge Street project will go smoothly By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer As a planned new apartment complex on Bridge Street moves forward in Burlington, even the turtles got into the mix this week. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued a press release Monday that the planned complex […]
Highway 20/83 project plans updated
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Safety improvements, bike lanes and pedestrian accommodations are among the features touted Aug. 26 when state officials came to Waterford and discussed potential changes to the Highway 20 and 83 corridors. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted its second of four public information meetings Aug. […]
Less taxes, more board pay OKd at annual meeting
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Electors voted for a drop in the tax levy and a pay raise for board members at the Aug. 27 Waterford Union High School District annual meeting. About fifty people attended Tuesday night – a mix of residents, district employees and local officials. The tax levy, […]
Commission urges caution on new fire station idea
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Members with the Town of Yorkville/Village of Union Grove Fire Commission have requested that the Fire Department first seek public support prior to making a pitch for a new station. The Fire Department presented its desire to build a new station at the Fire Commission’s Aug. […]
Mouth-washing incident leads to abuse charge
Man allegedly knocked out girl’s teeth while disciplining her for swearing A man who allegedly punished a 7-year-old girl for swearing by putting a bar of soap in her mouth has been charged with child abuse after the girl lost two teeth during the incident. Samuel R. Martin Jr., 36, […]
Man charged with fifth drunken driving offense
A burned out headlight led to the arrest of a Union Grove man on a fifth drunken driving charge Aug. 21 in the Town of Burlington. Stanley A. Bies, 41, is charged in Racine County Circuit Court with operating while intoxicated – fifth offense – with a minor in the […]
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