Alex Johnson Correspondent It appears the property tax rate needed to support the Burlington Area School District budget this year will be about five cents less than last year, Superintendent Peter Smet said Tuesday. “That’s real early and unofficial,” Smet said, “so it could change.” If the estimate holds, however, […]
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Remains found in Yorkville spark murder investigation
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department has launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the remains of a 28-year-old Milwaukee woman in the Town of Yorkville Wednesday. The remains, which were found near South Sylvania Avenue just north of Highway KR, have been identified as Audrey Scott, 28, according to a […]
Going to the Walworth County Fair?
Here’s what you need to know The 168th Walworth County Fair opened Wednesday and runs through Labor Day at fairgrounds along Highway 11 in Elkhorn. The fair is open 7 a.m. to midnight, except Labor Day when it closes at 8 p.m. General parking on the fairgrounds is free. VIP […]
Ready for a big splash
Groundbreaking for new aquatic center is Tuesday As members of the Burlington Community Pool Board removed furniture and equipment from the soon-to-be demolished facility on Amanda Street Sunday, a sense of anticipation rose through the dreary rain. “The last two years have been very exciting designing a pool that would […]
School district to host annual meeting Monday night
Residents have a chance to vote on tax levy Burlington Area School District residents will have a chance to get an in-depth look at the budget for the coming school year and vote on the tax levy to support it Monday evening during the district’s annual meeting. The meeting is […]
School district to survey residents on referendum options
Close vote decides that query will include a maintenance-only option By Alex Johnson Correspondent The Burlington Area School District plans to survey residents on the latest options for the future of Karcher Middle School and maintenance of other facilities in the district. After a multi-week series of presentations by Nick […]
Local three county flood recovery group scheduled to meet Monday
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Representatives from the communities of the three counties affected by the July flooding are encouraged to attend a Long-Term Recovery Group meeting 6 p.m. Monday at the Kenosha County Center on highways 45 and 50. The meeting at the Kenosha County Center was announced at […]
Local group to focus on flood recovery
Goal is to match residents with resources in long term By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Officials in three local counties are mustering human resources to establish a long-term flood recovery committee that will help match residents who suffered damage with available local assistance. The Southeast Long-Term Recovery Committee […]
Free fun for pool’s final day Saturday
The Burlington Community Pool will host a free community swimming day from 1 until 5 p.m. on Saturday. The event will feature fun events and activities with prizes for participants. “This will be one last hurrah for the old community pool,” said Pool Board member Scott Hoffman. The 51-year-old facility […]
Village considers system to notify public of sex offenders
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village of Waterford officials could soon have a system in place of notifying residents when a new registered sex offender is coming into the community. Trustee Andrew Ewert had asked for a discussion of the notification process at the Village Board’s most recent regular meeting Aug. […]