By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Town of Waterford is holding its 2017 tax levy about even, with most taxpayers not expected to see a tax increase. The Town Board approved the 2017 budget and tax levy at Tuesday night’s meeting. The general property tax levy approved Tuesday night was $2.02 […]
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Crash sends teenager to hospital
A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of highways 36 and W Nov. 9 will likely result in criminal charges for one of the drivers. According to the City of Burlington Police Department, Jacob Horsch allegedly ran a red light traveling south on Highway 36 last week. The female driver of […]
Waterford students safe after ‘not credible’ threat
Waterford Union High School Superintendent Keith Brandstetter said a Snapchat threat made Wednesday has been dealt with appropriately. Brandstetter said he was made aware of a student statement on Snapchat late Wednesday, and involved the Racine County Sheriff’s Department to investigate. He said Friday that the sheriff’s department called them […]
Village sets fees for refuse, recycling
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Village of Waterford officials have a number of changes in the pipeline for garbage and recycling service in the new year, following a plan that was minted this week. The Village Board on Nov. 14 adopted a resolution that sets the stage for a new way […]
Light Up The Night is tonight!
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the annual “Light Up the Night” event isn’t new to Burlington, there are plenty of new options for this year’s event. The annual kickoff to the holiday shopping season is set for Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in downtown Burlington. In addition to stores […]
No dogs allowed: New signs step up enforcement of old law
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It seems like a parody of the old Charlie Brown cartoon movies. Snoopy, making his way through life, but being booted out of everything from libraries to hospitals, with the song “No Dogs Allowed” playing in the background. While the ordinance has been on the books […]
Grade school teacher resigns to take full-time post
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although the 2016-17 school year is well underway, the Waterford Graded School Board has approved a teacher’s request to resign immediately and assume a new position in another district. Bryan Thul, a physical education teacher at Woodfield Elementary School, closed out his career with WGSD on […]
Ecumenical Thanksgiving service planned
People of all faiths are invited to a service of praise and thanksgiving at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Yorkville United Methodist Church at 17645 Old Yorkville Rd., Union Grove. Participating pastors and their congregations are Rev. Manda Stack (Raymond Community Church and Union Grove Congregational UCC), Rev. […]
BASD MAP testing goals coming to fruition
Latest results show students moving toward goals By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After starting Measures of Academic Progress – or MAP – testing in 2011, Burlington Area School District officials wanted to get a handle on what to improve and how to improve it. Judging by the latest round of MAP […]
WGSD board digging into district policies
Revisions expected to bring district up to date By Dave Fidlin Correspondent From teaching to technology, officials within the Waterford Graded School District are in the midst of a wholesale overhaul of the School Board’s policies, which touch on a range of issues impacting students, staffers and the entire community. […]
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