A lone kayaker paddles downstream on the Fox River toward Rochester Saturday while participating in the Pedal, Paddle and Play event hosted by Bike Burlington. The event offered opportunities to cycle along the Seven Waters Bike Trail, paddle along the river and listen to music at three stops along the […]
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Smoke from blower evacuates Gooseberries
City Firefighters had multiple calls on Tuesday By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A report of smoke that forced the evacuation at Gooseberries Fresh Market, 690 W. State St., Burlington, was among three calls answered by city firefighters in a matter of a few hours Tuesday. The fire department was […]
Sheriff remains determined to find missing woman as search effort is scaled back
Although search efforts have been reduced, officials with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department remain determined to find a Kansasville woman, who wandered away from her home Sunday morning. “Although scaled back, we remain diligent with our search and continue to investigate,” Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said in a news release issued […]
Firefighters respond to blaze at packaging plant
Firefighters from the City of Burlington and surrounding communities responded to a fire at PCA, 1600 S. Pine St., Burlington, early Friday afternoon. Workers at the plant told a news photographer on the scene that the fire started in a starch silo and said it was the second flare-up of […]
Filut steps down from Village Board, creating another vacancy
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent And then there were five. Trustee Jerry Filut announced recently he was stepping down from the Waterford Village Board, resulting in another empty seat on the seven-member elected body. Filut was re-elected to the board in April. The most recent announcement comes on the heels of […]
All about that ag
Breakfast links consumers to local faming By Alex Johnson Correspondent Back for the third straight year after a 15-year hiatus, the Racine County Breakfast on the Farm did it’s best Saturday to promote local farming practice and products. Hosted this year by the Bird Family Farm, a cultivator of 630 […]
Looking to celebrate the holiday?
Saturday’s Browns Lake Venetian Fest, Tuesday’s firefighters dance offer loads of fun Independence Day fun Burlington residents will have plenty ways to celebrate Independence Day over the weekend and on July 4 this year. Organizers of the Browns Lake Venetian Fest are promising a new and improved celebration set for […]
Sheriff concerned about outcome as search for woman drags on
Four days into a massive search, about 130 officials from five counties still had not found a Kansasville woman missing since Sunday, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office reports. Lynn M. Rickard, 59, was reported missing from her residence in the 4900 block of Schoen Road in the Town of Dover […]
City to move on senior center
Council to consider county grant, building purchase By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City Council is tentatively scheduled to take a major step in determining the future of Burlington’s Senior Center July 18 when it considers formally accepting a $200,000 grant from Racine County to purchase the Knights of […]
Contaminated city well will receive treatment
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer With the Burlington Common Council authorizing a Taxable Waterworks System Revenue Bond at its June 20 meeting, a radium-contaminated well will receive the treatment it needs after being taken out of service for the past year and a half. The revenue bond of just under […]
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