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Saturday, September 21, 2024
News from throughout Western Racine County.
The challenge now facing Burlington officials is what to ask residents about the future of the Echo Lake Dam in a November advisory referendum. Will it be a simple yes or no question, or something more complicated that asks voters to chose particular plans? Will there be more than […]
The Waterford Lions Club will host its traditional Independence Day parade on Monday. This year’s theme is “In God We Trust” The fun begins with the kids parade at 10:30 a.m. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. at Milwaukee and Main streets for those who wish to participate. Check-in for […]
Union Grove will host the community’s annual Fourth of July parade Monday beginning at 9:15 a.m. The parade is a community celebration and a show of appreciation to county, current military members and veterans, according to organizers. It is a joint effort of the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of […]
The Burlington area will celebrate Independence Day with two traditional local events – Venetian Fest on Saturday at Fischer Park on Brown’s Lake and the City of Burlington Firefighters Dance at Echo Park on Monday. Fischer Park will be open from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. for Venetian Fest, which […]
For businesses and residences along McHenry Street (Highway P) in the Town of Burlington the past year has been a royal pain. First they had to put up with road closures due to the We Energies pipeline project and now they face a road repaving project that will stretch […]
Sixth generation operation hosts Racine farm breakfast By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Malchine Farms, of Wind Lake, is about as old as the State of Wisconsin. The multi-generational farm has been in the same family since 1854, just six years after Wisconsin became incorporated as a state, and has evolved […]
He’s been a member of the local police department since 2005. He’s risen from patrol officer to lieutenant, earning advanced law enforcement degrees along the way. Now he’s the chief. The story of how Brian Zmudzinski rose through the ranks of the Burlington Police Department and what he intends to […]
Departing UGES administrator reflects on her 37-year career By Dave Fidlin Correspondent When she joined the Union Grove Elementary School faculty in 1985 as a physical education and health teacher, Brenda Stevenson never imagined her entire career in education would be within the K-8 feeder district. But fast forward 37 […]
Isabelle Sheeley returns to her seat after receiving her diploma at Waterford Union High School’s commencement ceremony on June 12. The event featured speeches from school officials and students, and culminated with the awarding of the diplomas. For more photos from the ceremony see the June 16 edition of the […]
Officials now must decide whether to remove or improve By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Residents and city officials can rejoice in knowing state regulators formally approved Burlington’s request for funding Echo Lake Dam improvements under the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Municipal Dam Grant program. The City of Burlington, which […]
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