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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

Kisses so sweet

Burlington couple marries in chocolate shop By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Doug Potter and Sheryl Woithon first met through an online dating service a year ago, neither was looking for a relationship. Potter, a man who had been working – slowly, but surely – to turn his life around, […]

Burlington

Chase has a shocking end

Suspect Tasered after high-speed pursuit A suspected five-time drunken driver sped away from sheriff’s deputies in his car and on foot Sunday, but was eventually apprehended with the help of a Taser and charged with two felonies. Edward F. Point, 41, of Salem, is charged in Racine County Circuit Court […]

Union Grove

Remembering Terri Gray

By Julie Rossman Correspondent Terri Gray didn’t have a really long history with Union Grove.  She grew up in Franklin and, until her sudden death Nov. 17, resided in Waterford. But in her four years as the Executive Director of the Union Grove area Chamber of Commerce, Terri developed a […]

News

Gas prices continue to fall

Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.32 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]

Waterford

District officials comment on DPI report cards

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent       Like all school districts across the state, each of Waterford Graded’s four schools are included in a new report card feature that assigns a numeric number and examines a variety of criteria, including closing achievement gaps between different demographic groups and readiness for post-secondary school. […]

Burlington

Like elves on a mission

BHS Driven group helps launch Love’s holiday program By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For the last few years, the Burlington High School Driven students have been met by something unpleasant when they’ve gone out for the leadership program’s Christmas project. Mainly, below-freezing temperatures and anything from sleet to snow to […]

Waterford

Concert raises funds for shelter

Benefit nets $2,000 for Burlington’s Transitional Living Center By Julie Rossman Correspondent A crowd of nearly 200 gathered at the banquet hall of Cotton Exchange Restaurant in Waterford on Sunday for a relaxing concert of harp music.  “Musical Moments of Hope and Healing” was presented by harpist Tami Briggs, of […]

Burlington

City OKs budget with lower tax rate

Officials used fund balance to close gap By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The City of Burlington Common Council approved the 2013 budget by a 7-1 vote Tuesday night. The city has a $7.93 million budget for 2013, and will utilize approximately $400,000 from its fund balance to keep tax bills […]