By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s not an Academy Award, but for local businesses, it’s the next best thing. A pair of Burlington businesses was recently voted as the best in their categories for the WISN 12 “A List” awards. The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine was voted “Best Coffee […]
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Calling all farmers to Jan. 30 appreciation dinner
Shepherds Ministries is holding its first annual Farmers Appreciation Dinner on Friday, Jan. 30, on the Shepherds Ministries campus, 1805 15th Ave., Union Grove. All Racine and Kenosha area farmers are invited to attend this free event. “We want to communicate to farmers that their work matters,” said Dr. […]
Notes, jokes and other things: Some views from the sidelines in Green Bay
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor One Texas couple had perhaps the most divided of loyalties in Green Bay Sunday. Randy and Jennifer Blakemore, who live in Fort Worth, flew up for the playoff game. However, Randy was decked out in Dallas Cowboys’ gear and Jennifer in Green Bay Packers’ colors. Jennifer […]
Village of Waterford seeks proposals for downtown redevelopment
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Plans are progressing to transform the Village of Waterford’s downtown area into a welcoming destination for community members and visitors from around the area. The Village is currently seeking proposals for engineering and design for the first phase of the Village’s Riverfront and Ten Club Park […]
Village signals another traffic light is likely
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Traffic signals will likely make an appearance in the years ahead at one of the Village of Waterford’s busiest intersections: Milwaukee Street and East Main Street. But village officials have been scrutinizing the more specific details concerning the types of signals that could be placed at […]
Rodgers ruins Romo return
Local boys Romo, Frederick both had standout seasons By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Burlington native Tony Romo did just about everything he could to will his team to victory Sunday at Lambeau Field. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers did a little […]
Koldeway won’t seek re-election in BASD
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR After a controversial three years, Burlington Area School District School Board member Roger Koldeway will not seek re-election. Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline to file election papers came and went without Koldeway turning in his. Since Koldeway also did not file papers of non-candidacy, the deadline for […]
Stop and thank a crossing guard for their valuable services
The week of Jan. 12-16, 2015 has been proclaimed as Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week for the state of Wisconsin by Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Chris Joch, Superintendent of Schools for the Waterford Graded School District, expressed the community’s gratitude to the local adult […]
Absolutely Waterford sets fourth annual meeting Jan. 13
Absolutely Waterford will elect members of its 2015 Board of Directors during the group’s fourth Annual Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30 p.m., in the Community Room at Waterford Public Library, 101 River St. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Hosted by the current Board of Directors, […]
Ladwig’s departure brings changes in Racine County leadership
Ladwig’s departure brings changes in County leadership By Patricia Bogumil Editor By Patricia Bogumil Editor A domino-like effect on Racine County government follows the Dec. 30 resignation of Jim Ladwig as Racine County Executive. Ladwig announced in October that he would resign from his elected post to become the new […]
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