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Haylofters to get Biblical

Theater troupe presents ‘Joseph’ at local church The story of a young man, an amazing dream coat and his family will hit the stage at the Haylofters winter home this next week. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is the winter production for the theater troupe, with shows slated for […]

Burlington

Aiming to convert boxes into ‘homes’

Bank partners with TLC for unique fundraiser By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Erin Anderson realizes Burlington’s Transitional Living Center doesn’t build homes in a traditional brick and mortar manner. But in a figurative sense, she said, the local non-profit agency helps build the home environments that sustain families. “They […]

Burlington

Trading his practice for a mission

Local doctor retires from clinic, heads to Rwanda By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For some people, their career is a calling. Such is the case for long-time area physician Richard Ellingstad. Only in his case, Ellingstad’s calling turned into his career – and now as he retires, will he actually […]

Waterford

Waterford Graded School District briefs

District taking out RFP to examine financial status Waterford Graded school officials will be sending out a request for proposal (RFP) for financial services in the near future in an effort to gage the stability and solvency of the district. The issue was discussed at a School Board Personnel and […]

Union Grove

Chamber Choice Awards banquet set

The 2012 Chamber Choice Awards and Installation banquet of the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is Saturday, Feb. 25. All are welcome to help honor Country Rose Bakery & Café (business award) and Frank Lamping (individual award) for their contributions to our community. The theme is World of […]

Waterford

School District considers charging for facility use

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Graded School District officials are in the process of reviewing a facility usage policy pertaining to outside organizations using amenities at the four schools within the K-8 feeder district. At issue is whether organizations should be charged a rental fee. Recreation Director Susie Schuyler discussed […]

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Gas prices fell last week, but are likley to climb

Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.31 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.39, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]

Burlington

BASD to require employees to report abuse

Policy will dovetail with state law By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer All Burlington Area School District employees will soon be required to report any suspected physical or sexual abuse of students. That requirement – which is now mandated by state law – is among several policy changes recommended by the […]

Union Grove

Lions annual pancake breakfast set

The Union Grove Lions Club will hold its 25th annual pancake breakfast at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 3329 S. Colony Ave. (Highway 45, Union Grove, Saturday, Feb. 4, from 7 to 11:30 a.m. This year’s breakfast, as in the past, will be more than just a good meal. It will […]