Move to have staff pay more of their premiums is rejected by board By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Burlington Area School District officials got exactly what they aimed for in figuring health insurance costs for the 2013-14 school year – a zero percent cost increase. But while the district may […]
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Deputies attacked by passenger in traffic stop
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 20-year-old Franksville man who was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic check appeared to be passed out, but as deputies tried to speak with him, he suddenly lunged and allegedly punched a deputy in the head. According to the criminal complaint filed […]
New ‘Jaws’ equipment obtained by Wind Lake volunteer
The Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Company recently announced acquisition of a second Jaws of Life. This rescue tool, powered by a hydraulic pump, refers to several types of tools known as cutters, spreaders and rams that are used by emergency rescue personnel to pry open vehicles involved in accidents when […]
Back to the drawing board – again
Planners can’t agree on benefit of closing street near firehouse By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer After close to 45 minutes of discussion on the subject of just what to do with Washington Street adjacent to the City of Burlington fire department, Mayor Bob Miller listened to a moment of silence, […]
Summer staffing, year-round security needed at sewer district
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Officials with the Town of Waterford’s Sanitary District will be spending the next month reviewing two issues: staffing and security. At a May 8 meeting, commissioners voted in favor of exploring the issues, which were raised by Operations Superintendent Norm Nelson. Plans call for further discussion […]
Village Board works with students on community project
By Jason Arndt Correspondent More than two-dozen students of Union Grove Elementary School are coming together to form a common goal. One of those goals was met May 13, when the Union Grove Village Board approved the Healing Hands’ mission of creating a community garden on the site of the […]
Community Pool will open for the season May 31
Swimming lesson registration is Wednesday Registration for American Red Cross swimming lessons as well as summer memberships at the Burlington Community Pool will be available during two sessions beginning this week. The sign-up sessions are Wednesday, May 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Karcher Middle School gym; and […]
State gas prices outpace national average
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 13.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.92 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
Child killed in Mount Pleasant, man charged
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 3-year-old Mount Pleasant boy didn’t die from the punches to his head, face and mouth; nor the whippings to his legs; nor even the numerous bruises and bed bug bites all over his body. According to an autopsy done by the Racine County coroner’s office, […]
Suspicious activities reported at WSD office
Concerns are deemed ‘unfounded’ By Patricia Bogumil Editor An attorney representing the interests of two full-time employees of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) is shocked and dismayed that his clients were dragged into an investigation recently completed by the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. In a scathing May 7 […]
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