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News from throughout Western Racine County.

News Waterford

School district seeks taxpayer support

Referendum will maintain educational programs, officials said Voters in the Waterford Graded School District will decide on an operational referendum during the Nov. 5 General Election. The district, which saw an operational referendum rejected by voters in the April 2024 Spring Election, is requesting permission from taxpayers to exceed the […]

Burlington News

Council endorses rezone map amendment

By Jason Arndt Editor The Common Council on Tuesday endorsed a zoning map amendment for a former veterinary clinic property on McHenry Street. The Plan Commission, which reviewed the amendment at an Oct. 8 meeting, recommended approval of the matter to the council. City officials said the commercial property at […]

Burlington News

Burlington Brawl brings a crowd

Event fundraises to support Veterans Outreach By Jason Arndt Editor The second annual Burlington Brawl on Oct. 12 at Karcher Middle School in Burlington met its fundraising goal to benefit Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. According to president Taylor Wishau, of the Burlington Brawl, the event brought in $10,000 during the […]

Burlington News

Coffin racers wanted for Spooky City

By Jason Arndt Editor Spooky City, a time-honored tradition, will return for its 35th year on Oct. 26 in downtown Burlington. The event, which typically draws thousands of children trick or treating from 11 a.m. until noon, also brings back several favorites such as the coffin races. According to Shad […]

News Union Grove

Highway 75 to become county responsibility

Road between Kenosha, Racine counties to be renamed By Jason Arndt Editor Racine and Kenosha County motorists will see some changes under a jurisdictional highway transfer agreement with the state. According to Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman, who delivered a budget address to the Board of Supervisors Oct. 1, the […]

News Union Grove

Delagrave still in the hearts of many

By Jason Arndt Editor Interim Racine County Executive Thomas Roanhouse couldn’t help but pay tribute to his predecessor on Oct. 8 while delivering the annual budget address. The budget address, which highlighted numerous challenges ahead for the Board of Supervisors, included strong praise for former Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave. […]

News Waterford

Best-selling author visits Waterford

Shelby Van Pelt’s novel continues to receive praise By Jason Arndt Editor New York Times best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt has experienced a whirlwind tour following the release of her debut novel called “Remarkably Bright Creatures” more than two years ago. Van Pelt, who hails from the Chicago suburbs, has […]

Burlington News

Hundreds help at annual Toy Run

Tri-County Riders makes 25 stops to pickup donations By Jason Arndt Editor On a sunny Sunday afternoon, hundreds of motorcyclists went on a mission to make Christmas possible for needy families in Racine, Walworth and Kenosha counties, with the Tri-County Riders holding the 30th annual Toy Run for Love, Inc. […]

Burlington News

County sets sales tax listening sessions

Proposal looks to offer significant property tax relief By Jason Arndt Editor Racine County officials are inviting residents to attend a series of listening sessions related to a proposed sales tax increase to offer property tax relief and fund essential services. The purpose of each listening session, including one scheduled […]