By Jason Arndt Editor The Town of Burlington didn’t have to look very far to find its first full-time fire chief to lead the department. William Vrchota, who served as fire chief on a volunteer basis for seven years, recently received approval to become the permanent fire chief from the […]
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CCHS helps veteran reunite with his medals
By Jason Arndt Editor Catholic Central High School recently helped a Vietnam veteran reunite with his military medals, and it all began with an unexpected phone conversation. Debbie O’Connell, the recipient, didn’t understand why a total stranger from Texas called her workplace to ask about her brother – a Vietnam […]
Burlington area plays host to feature film
Comedic production depicts sisters at odds over family business By Jason Arndt Editor Independent film producers recently spent time in the Burlington area shooting a comedy called “Raffle,” which depicts two sisters at odds over a family business. Directed and produced by Martin Kaszubowski, who previously presented an Amazon Prime […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
A fabulous vendor’s market sets foot in Burlington
By Jason Arndt Editor Flippin’ Fabulous LLC features a plethora of handcrafted items made by more than 100 vendors, including 16 with reserved space, at its brick-and-mortar store in Burlington. Owned by Jessica Smith, of Wind Lake, the business began in 2016 after Smith decided to leave the insurance agency […]
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