A vote count conducted Wednesday morning by Waterford Graded School District officials determined candidate Tom Hoffman (320 votes) to be the top votegetter and Jordan Karweik (171 votes) as second, in the Feb. 18 primary election. Hoffman and Karweik now advance to the April 1 spring election, vying for a […]
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Lions to host Daytona 500 party
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As NASCAR gets ready to kick off the 2014 season Sunday, so does the Burlington Lions Club. The Lions will host their 15th annual Daytona 500 Party Sunday at Veterans Terrace in Burlington. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the party will run through the conclusion […]
BHS ready for state superintendent’s visit
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington High School is also finalizing its preparations for when Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers comes to town next week. Evers will be at BHS Thursday, Feb. 20, from 10:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. BHS Principal Eric Burling said in an email to staff on Friday […]
A messy winter blast predicted for area
The National Weather Service office in Sullivan is predicting a messy winter mix for our area beginning Wednesday and lasting into Thursday night. The predicted storm with winds topping out at 50 mph has the potential make travel hazardous — especially Thursday morning. Here is the special weather statement issued […]
Local students embrace message of peace
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For St. Charles School eighth graders Hannah Lois and Michael Fliess, a recent honor gave them a chance to live something that is close to their hearts. The two were chosen to be “peace mentors” at the school, and as a result, got to spend Martin […]
Raymond community luncheon Wednesday
The next Amazing Grays Senior Luncheon is Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Raymond Community Church, 8217 W Highway G, Franksville. Anyone age 55 or older is welcome to lunch and fellowship. Entertainment is provided by a local ukulele band. Menu includes chili, potato soup, chicken […]
Dino reunited with owners
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor An unusual traffic watcher was discovered by police early Saturday morning. That traffic watcher just happened to be a green dinosaur that had been missing for more than a month. Kristi Swihart was initially frightened when police arrived at her door Saturday morning, but that fear […]
March 3 public hearing set for Village TID expansion
By Jason Arndt Correspondent A proposed expansion of tax increment district (TID) boundaries is likely to be finalized following a public hearing scheduled for Monday, March 3, according to an announcement made at the Feb. 10 Union Grove Village Board meeting. Next month’s hearing follows months of discussion between American […]
Primary election for Waterford Graded board set for Tuesday, Feb. 18
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Voters living in the villages of Waterford and Rochester and some in the towns of Dover, Norway and Waterford, go to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 18, to vote in a primary election. Three candidates are seeking to fill the Waterford Graded School Board position currently held […]
Waterford Graded leaves USDA school lunch program out
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Waterford Graded School District will forego funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in favor of greater freedom as part of a plan approved by the School Board this week. At a special meeting Feb. 10, the school board voted to go […]
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