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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

Honoring sacrifice

Burlington American Legion Post representative Robert Kluesendorf, a member of the color guard, listens to the speakers during the Memorial Day observance at Burlington’s Echo Park. The annual observance included a parade, speeches featuring U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and wreath ceremonies in honor of those […]

Burlington

Aquatic Center set to open Saturday

Registrations for memberships, aquatic programs are open for second season at new facility After a record-setting inaugural season, the Burlington Community Aquatic Center is gearing up for the 2019 season with opening day slated for Saturday, June 1. “I’m super excited for the new season,” Aquatic Center Director Jeanne Otter […]

Burlington

Festival fireworks moved to Saturday

  Due to forecasted rain, Burlington ChocolateFest officials have rescheduled the fireworks display originally slated for Friday night to Saturday night. The display is now set for 9 p.m. Saturday over the festival grounds between Milwaukee and Maryland avenues. The fireworks were in jeopardy earlier this year when longtime sponsor […]

Union Grove

Deputy dog ends wild chase

Racine man charged with multiple felonies A Racine man is charged with multiple felonies and suffered a close encounter with a K9 deputy after fleeing from authorities at 95 mph Sunday morning in the Town of Raymond. Anthony Chambliss, 30, is charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety, attempting to flee […]

Burlington

City police to staff crosswalks at ChocolateFest

Solution will cost more, eliminate one of the previously used crosswalks By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington ChocolateFest organizers have turned to local police for support after an aggressive search for a new contractor for crossing guard and pedestrian services turned up empty. The support, however, comes with some officer overtime […]

News

Driver killed in collision with train

    The driver of a vehicle that collided with a train at a private crossing in Western Kenosha County Thursday afternoon was killed in the crash, according to Sheriff’s Office. A southbound Canadian National train pulling 103 rail cars collided with the vehicle shortly after 1 p.m. at crossing […]

Waterford

St. Thomas to close school

Declining enrollment forced parish’s decision By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent After 167 years of religious-based education at Waterford’s St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, parish officials recently made the decision to close the school. This was announced at a special parish meeting May 16. The families of students who attend the school […]