Police chief says they were likely dumped in field Town of Geneva police are investigating the discovery of two bodies in separate suitcases along North Como Road Thursday afternoon. Police made the gruesome discovery about 3 p.m. after a citizen reported seeing the two suitcases alongside the road, according to […]
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Raymond School new roof and other energy projects set to begin mid-June
By Adam Knoll Correspondent The Raymond School Board convened a public workshop with 45 residents in attendance May 15 to discuss potential upgrades being made to Raymond School. What has been approved so far is borrowed funding for a $1.9 million project (with no tax impact) to update and renovate […]
Committee: stadium can be named after Dalton
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For former Burlington High School football coach Hans Block – and more than a few other supporters – renaming the current Burlington Athletic Stadium as “Don Dalton Stadium” simply makes sense. “We believe Don is very deserving of this recognition,” said Block at Monday night’s Burlington […]
River Market grand opening is Saturday
Absolutely Waterford celebrates its premier year of hosting the Waterford River Market with a grand opening on Saturday, June 7. Scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the grand opening will showcase local producers and their goods. The event includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local dignitaries, live music, […]
Golf outing creates legacy of good deeds
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Cyndi O’Brien, it is all too easy to get lost in time, and forget that her son, Joey, has been gone now for close to nine years. Just 16 when he died on June 17, 2005, of an aggressive form of leukemia, Joey would be […]
CDA balks at $1 deal to develop downtown site
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When the City of Burlington redeveloped the Hampton Inn site several years ago, the vision of a new hotel – along with an adjacent parking structure and retail development – hung tantalizingly on the horizon. Now, in 2014, two of the three elements are done and […]
Dog dies in Rochester house fire
Blaze causes estimated $100,000 damage to home A family dog died Wednesday morning in a fire that caused about $100,000 damage to a home in the Village of Rochester. None of the residents of the house in the 29000 block of Hickory Lane were home when the fire broke out […]
BHS graduation set for Friday evening
Burlington High School will celebrate its Class of 2014 with graduation ceremonies Friday night at 7 p.m. in the BHS gymnasium. The BHS class consists of 281 seniors. Allison Zeman is the class valedictorian and Marah Zinnen the class salutatorian. The high school A Capella choir will sing the national […]
DOT cuts project funding – because it can
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After an unsuccessful last-ditch effort, Village of Waterford officials are in the process of signing an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on the looming Highway 83-20 reconstruction project. In March, village staff were informed the DOT planned to cut its contribution toward aesthetic […]
North Cape church hosts annual car show June 8
North Cape Lutheran Church, 2644 124th St., Franksville, invites collectors and enthusiasts to a car, tractor, motorcycle, and off-road vehicle show on Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All types of show cars, tractors, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles are welcome. There will also be a spaghetti luncheon […]