By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove will continue its longstanding relationship with a Racine County-based organization aimed at bolstering economic activity throughout the region. After hearing a report on activities in 2023, the Union Grove Village Board on Jan. 22 approved a $32,860 agreement with the Racine County Economic Development […]
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New hangar improves Flight for Life response times
Nonprofit group holds informal open house event at Burlington base By Jason Arndt Editor Flight for Life’s permanent base at the Burlington Municipal Airport required additional time to become a reality because of typical manufacturing delays and labor shortages. However, after several months of waiting, it officially opened last September, […]
Rochester moves forward on new logo rollout with signage plans
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Rochester officials late last year adopted a new logo for the village. Decision-makers within the community are now working a consulting firm on the next step, which is installing signs sporting the new image in different areas of the municipality. Village staffers had surveyed residents on […]
WGSD placing $4 million, 5-year referendum on ballot in April
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Waterford Graded School District is joining a number of its counterparts this spring and placing a referendum spending question on the ballot. At a special meeting Jan. 15, WGSD board members voted unanimously in favor of pair of resolutions that set the stage for the […]
City could endorse contract related to Echo Lake Dam’s design, construction management services
By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington finally revisited the Echo Lake Dam modification project on Tuesday with officials presenting a proposed contract for design and construction management services to the Common Council. The Common Council, which hasn’t seen any matters related to the Echo Lake Dam in more […]
Racine County Fairest of the Fair to reign over State Fair
Union Grove graduate to serve as this year’s ambassador By Jason Arndt Editor Kelsey Henderson spent countless hours representing the Racine County Fair last year in her role as the 2023 Fairest of the Fair. Henderson, 21, who earned the title last June at the county fairgrounds in Union Grove, […]
Village Board green lights group’s plans for park
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A local grassroots organization has been given the “all clear” to move forward on a series of improvements to one of Union Grove’s parks. The Village Board on Jan. 8 approved Leadership Union Grove’s three-part set of improvement plans at Indian Trail Park. The small, neighborhood […]
Council poised to endorse police department repairs
By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington Police Department could undergo some repairs and improvements under a $110,000 contract the Common Council plans to consider at a Jan. 16 meeting. The Common Council reviewed the contract with Berglund Construction Company, of Kenosha, during Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. […]
Recognizing a Good Samaritan
Waterford student praised for helping man in distress By Jason Arndt Editor Rosalyn Kuhart, 15, is in her first year at Waterford Union High School. She’s a sophomore transfer from the Racine Unified School District and typically walks to school in the morning. While she has taken the same walk […]
Rochester planning villagewide reassessment in 2025
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans for a villagewide reassessment in Rochester are in motion in 2025, following a recent vote from municipal officials. After a robust discussion, the Rochester Village Board on Jan. 8 voted, 6-0, to seek bids for a 2025 reassessment. The directive comes against the backdrop of […]
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