By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the spring election draws closer and the only contested race in the area heats up, Burlington Area School District School Board candidates have answered more than their share of questions. The latest round of inquiries came at the Southern Lakes Newspapers candidate forum March 19 […]
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Schaeffers still hoping for Senate approval
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Burlington mother Sally Schaeffer, news on the possible legalization of low-THC content cannabadiol oil for seizures could come at the “11th hour.” Schaeffer said Tuesday evening that she had expected to hear something that day, but is now getting reports that the State Senate may […]
BASD reviews retirement benefit liability
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For the past year and a half, the Burlington Area School District officials have maintained they are keeping up with post-employment benefits for retired employees with annual payments. And for that same year and a half, School Board Member Roger Koldeway has been saying the district […]
Cell phone store robbed at gunpoint
A Burlington cell phone store was robbed Monday afternoon. According to a press release, City of Burlington police responded to an armed robbery at about 12:10 p.m. at Cellular Connection, 1709 S. Teut Road. The suspect reportedly entered the store, and threatened employees with a semi-automatic handgun. They handed over […]
Upgrades to Raymond School limited to $1.9 million
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Raymond School officials are attempting to borrow $1.9 million – and only spend $1.9 million – for expected upgrades to the school, according to District Superintendent Joe Dawidziak. The Raymond School Board on Feb. 24 passed a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to […]
Waterford Graded candidates make their case for election
Waterford Graded candidates make their case for election Tom Hoffman Age: 37 Address: 420 Whippletree Lane, Waterford Occupation: Managing partner, Dealer Dynamics, Pewaukee Education: Bachelor’s degree in business and administration, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Political experience: None Organizations: Youth coach for football, basketball, soccer and baseball ___________________ Jordan Karweik […]
Three candidates set their sights on the Union Grove High School board
Marcia Vlach Colsmith Age: 54 Address: 1115 43rd St., Caledonia Occupation: retired, AT&T computer networking professional and computer/math/science teacher Education: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science, UW-Milwaukee; Union Grove Union High School, Raymond Elementary School Political experience: Elected to UGUHS school board in […]
WGSD superintendent shares his views on 4K
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Waterford Graded School District Superintendent Chris Joch recently shared with the Waterford Post his views on the topic of four-year-old kindergarten for the Waterford Graded district. The 4K subject was most recently discussed March 10 at a Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. In February, the school […]
Two seek Trustee Seat No. 2 position on Union Grove Village Board
Diane Bogard Age: 65 Address: 1418 Jean Court, Union Grove Education: High school graduate Political experience: None Organizations: True Life Ministries Gordon Svendsen Age: 56 Address: 1344 Jean St., Union Grove Occupation: Owner/real estate appraiser since 1991, S&S Real Estate Appraisal Service, Union Grove; owner since 2009, Regional Appraisal Management, […]
Enjoy a free community meal in Union Grove March 25
A free community meal featuring scalloped potatoes and ham, corn, applesauce, bread or dinner roll and assorted desserts will be offered Tuesday, March 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Carry-outs will be available after 6 p.m. The meal will be offered in the Union Grove Congregational United Church […]
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