News

News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

Major fire devastates Echo Lake Foods plant

Wind, falling temperatures complicate firefighting efforts at sprawling complex as nearby residences are evacuated An army of firefighters from the Burlington area and beyond is fighting a raging eight-alarm fire – as well as brisk winter winds and falling temperatures – Wednesday evening at Echo Lake Foods on Honey Lake […]

Burlington

For Bauman, charity begins close to home

Longtime local volunteer honored with Rotary Club Humanitarian Award By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A lifelong Burlington area resident who transformed himself from humble farm boy to bank president was honored Jan. 21 by the Burlington Rotary Club with its Humanitarian Award. James Bauman – whose record of community […]

News

Gasoline prices begin a slow climb

Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 7.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.29 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to […]

Burlington

Mayor ready to seek alternatives to Aurora

Miller will work to accommodate competitors to fill void left by closing of O.B. department By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Bob Miller said Tuesday he is inclined to move forward in discussions with alternative health care providers after a planned meeting with a local Aurora Health Care […]

Union Grove

Teen cited with conning a con

By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 16-year-old from Sturtevant faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a convicted sex offender’s money, vehicle and new puppy. According to the criminal complaint filed Jan. 14 in Racine County Circuit Court: On Dec. 2 the victim, age 34, from Racine, filed a theft of […]