By Julie Rossman Correspondent Since publishing her first children’s book two years ago, author Marla McKenna’s book, “Mom’s Big Catch,” has caught on. The story was inspired by a day at Miller Park with her family. “The book has really taken off,” McKenna said. Now, the Waterford mother of two […]
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New dog park in Rochester now open to visitors – but not all dogs are welcome
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The wraps have been taken off the much anticipated dog park within Rochester’s Case Eagle Park. Since its opening last month, owners have been taking their four-legged friends to the 2.5-acre green space. But local experts are cautioning dog owners to be vigilant while visiting […]
Salem couple arrested for heroin deal
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Salem couple Tuesday after the couple sold heroin for the third time to a confidential informant. Blair LaRose, 32, and Ashley Fay, 26, are each facing three counts of delivery of heroin and four counts of second degree reckless endangerment charges because the […]
Senate district race splits Republicans
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There’s an interesting dynamic in the 21st State Senate District race this year. In addition to the impact of redistricting on the district – Incumbent Democrat John Lehman will not run for re-election and is a candidate for lieutenant governor – there is also a Republican […]
BASD state test scores at highest level in five years
But comparison shows room for improvement; committee to hear report on Monday By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the school year winds down and the Burlington Area School District looks to summer school and vacation time, the district is also looking at the future. The BASD School Board Curriculum Committee will […]
Brings your TVS and other electronics for recycling
The Village of Union Grove hosts a free electronics recycling collection for area residents and businesses Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Union Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant parking lot, 3710 67th Drive. All electronics, batteries, and small appliances accepted; $10 fee for each CRT-style TV. […]
Headliner announced for Tall Tales festival
Cory Chisel’s Soul Obscura—the Nashville musician’s Stax Records-inspired side project—will headline this year’s Tall Tales Music Festival. Chisel and his talented crew of Nashville players are slated to take the stage at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. “Soul Obscura was formed to celebrate lost or hidden soul and R&B […]
Board approves naming facility after former coach, athletic director
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Burlington High School’s athletic stadium will have a new name come August. In spite of ongoing discussions about Burlington Area School District naming policy – and whether the ad hoc committee currently working on the policy should have a say – the decision to rename the […]
School budget set for annual meeting
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR The preliminary 2014-15 budget for the Burlington Area School District is set. That didn’t happen without one last protest by a member of the BASD School Board Monday night, though. By a 6-1 vote, the board set the budget for the August annual meeting, with a […]
County not issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples – for now
Racine County officials are waiting on definitive ruling from courts Following advice from the county’s legal counsel, Racine County Clerk Wendy Christenson has not and has no immediate plans to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Instead, county officials intend to wait for a definitive ruling from the courts as […]
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