By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Questions still surround the issue of which organization will provide restaurant inspections, immunizations and other health services to Union Grove residents in 2013 and beyond. Village officials this month continued to weigh their options, following continued discussion about the cost of contracting with longtime provider Western […]
Sports & Other News
Owner of group home charged with theft
She’s accused of stealing from disabled residents in her care The owner of a Burlington group home for disabled adults has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from three men in her care. Becky Ann Borucki, 55, is facing nine felony charges, including three counts each of: theft of […]
It’s a case of déjà vu for voters Tuesday
By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Less than a month after casting their ballots in the recall primary, local voters will be back at the polls Tuesday to help decide whether Republican Gov. Scott Walker retains his job. The historic recall election could bring out 65 percent of eligible […]
Lady Toppers finally beat Lutheran
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor For the last three years, the Catholic Central High School softball team saw its season ending in the regional finals against Racine Lutheran. The Lady Toppers weren’t about to let it happen again Friday. In a game postponed a day because of the weather, the […]
Saturday at state track and field
Saturday news for local competitors at the WIAA state track and field meet: 4:25 p.m. – Westosha Central’s Lauren Ineichen wins the girls Division 1 high jump. She cleared 5 feet, 6 inches – one inch ahead of her competitors. Also, Burlington’s Max Shenkenburg was 22nd in the Division 1 […]
Village animal control options soon to be unleashed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove officials hope to be ready to make a recommendation later this month about the future of animal control services in the village. In recent months, Village Board members who sit on the Administration and Finance Committee have been hashing over the issue, following an […]
County Board will have final say on asphalt plant
City residents leave town meetings frustrated By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Depending upon whom you listen to, a decision to allow a Union Grove-based company to set up an asphalt plant on the former J.W. Peters property in Burlington may be a good move to create jobs in the area […]
SLIDESHOW: Never Forget
A slide show of photos from Burlington’s Memorial Day Parade and observance.
Letter: Recall is a travesty of Democratic process
I was motivated to write when I read an editorial regarding the recall election. I too believe that Gov. Scott Walker was a bit too zealous in getting Wisconsin out of debt and perhaps he was naive that he could do so given his 2010 election in which he promised […]
Letter: Dr. Deer and his private practice
OK, so the recall is on. Bumper stickers and yard signs are out in full force. The other day I drove past a HUGE sign that reads “Sportsmen For Walker – Our Outdoor Heritage Matters.” I drive on home, and I decide I’m going to check the details about how […]
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