Firefighters from the Wind Lake area and beyond responded to a multi-alarm house fire on 7261 E. Wind Lake Road in the Town of Norway Tuesday morning. Initial radio dispatches from Racine County Sheriff’s deputies responding to the scene about 10:15 a.m. indicate that no one was at the home […]
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Robocalls tops among state consumer complaints in 2012
The complaints have been counted, and it is clear that “Robo Rachel” had a field day with Wisconsin consumers in 2012. For the 10th straight year, telemarketing complaints ranked first on the “Top Ten Consumer Complaints” list released today by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. “Our […]
Waterford Graded seeks new contract for special education
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Waterford Graded School District would like to stay if a new contract for the Waterford Special Education Cooperative (WSEC) is negotiated and in place by May 31, its school board said Feb. 4. Otherwise, Waterford Graded plans to leave the Co-op as of June 30, 2014. […]
Officials approve citywide property revaluation
When complete, assessments should better match market values By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Property values in the City of Burlington will be reassessed this year, to keep the city compliant with state statutes. The Common Council passed a resolution Tuesday to have Accurate Appraisal complete a full market revaluation this […]
School Board considers arming staff with tasers
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer In Monday night’s Board Policy and Curriculum Committee meeting for the Waterford Graded School District, President Dan Jensen broached the subject of using defensive weapons in the schools. The hot-button issue of arming school staff has come to the forefront in school districts across the […]
Gas prices continue to rise
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen eight cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.61 yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 5.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.55, according […]
Job fair open to Echo Lake Foods workers
Several local employers expected to participate The Racine County Workforce Development Center will sponsor a job fair for displaced Echo Lake Foods employees on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The fair will run from 1-4 p.m. at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington, Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig said the job fair […]
City to remove snow from downtown streets Saturday night
The Department of Public Works will begin snow removal operations in downtown Burlington beginning at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9. Crews will first push the snow to the center of the streets and then begin hauling it out starting at midnight. Staff anticipates the clean up efforts to be […]
Heading for the Lake Sturgeon Bowl
A team of students from Waterford Union High School will participate in the 2013 Lake Sturgeon Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The bowl is a competitive event in a qualifying round for a national contest that challenges young marine science scholars to display their knowledge […]
When the munchies really bite
Fast food run leads to drug charges for local man While a Burlington man had a beef about the service he received at a local Taco Bell, police were apparently more interested in the man’s alleged criminal activities. Dave Lee Panure, 35, was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court […]
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