By Patricia Bogumil Editor Waterford Town Board members decided Feb. 9 to take their time about drafting a new proposal to police the Village of Waterford. At the board’s monthly meeting, the town board decided to form a committee to consider the issue and discuss options, rather than immediately […]
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Former Dover School eyed for shelter
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When a planned Women’s Resource Center shelter in Burlington hit a brick wall this fall, WRC Executive Director Cherie Griffin tried to remain positive. “I think Women’s Resource Center really believed the site we had chosen was a good site for us,” said Griffin Tuesday of […]
District faces $500,000 loss of state school aid
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While most of the reaction to Gov. Scott Walker’s recently released bi-annual budget seemed to fall on the University of Wisconsin system, local school districts will be faced with funding cuts as well. Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet explained Monday night at the general […]
County Board joins Kenosha casino chorus
Res 2014-113 Kenosha Casino The Racine County Board on a 17-1 vote Tuesday reiterated its support for a new $800 million casino to be built at the former Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha. The County Board joins the chorus of state and local legislators who have urged Gov. Scott Walker […]
Dyer School counselor wins state award
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Dyer Intermediate School counselor Andrea Donegan loves working with 12- and 13-year-old students. “Their skills are emerging,” Donegan explained. “I love their energy.” Donegan’s work as a school counselor was recently recognized, as she was named the Wisconsin School Counseling Association Counselor of the Year at the […]
Cycling advocates seek bike parking
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the fitness bug continues to spread across the state, members of group Bike Burlington want to make the city more cycling friendly. Moving toward that goal, Matt Jarocki and Madonna Carr brought the City of Burlington Common Council its goals for more bicycle parking starting […]
Brewer rises to the top at DivaQuest
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Wilmot Union High School sophomore Becca Brewer first started working on the song “Someone Like You” with her vocal teacher, something inside just clicked. “I kind of just fell in love with it,” said Brewer Saturday, after riding the song to the $1,000 top prize […]
Couple escapes fire that destroys their home
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While most people were likely enjoying the end of a Super Bowl party Sunday evening, a Burlington couple lost their home. The City of Burlington Fire Department responded to the home of Richard and Jayne Benson on Dunford Drive at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday. According to […]
City looking at more pollution controls
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the City of Burlington facing another Department of Natural Resources pollution control mandate Tuesday night, Alderman Jon Schultz said what seemed to be on many people’s minds. “What, it’s an unfunded mandate?” said Schultz. “Shocking.” The City Council on Tuesday night approved staff to work […]
Seven candidates eye three openings on WGSD board – Feb. 17 primary will cut the count to six
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Boosting staff morale and showing R-E-S-P-E-C-T for work well done – plus pledges of fiscal thriftiness and support for student achievement – are recurring themes among seven candidates seeking election to three seats on the Waterford Graded School District Board of Education. Running for election are […]
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