By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As Tony Evers walked into Burlington High School the morning of Feb. 21, he knew he was in for a treat. “It has a great reputation with career and technical education,” said Evers. “Not only with what happens in the school, but with the business community […]
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WSD hires firm to review current rate structure
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Last week, as he discussed the merits of reviewing rate structure within the Town of Waterford Sanitary District No. 1 (WSD), chairman Dan Dickinson drew an analogy to the Pillsbury Dough Boy. When you poke the dough boy, something else pops out, Dickinson said at a […]
Tattoo parlor operator accused of dealing drugs
A Burlington resident and business operator is facing numerous felony charges after a search of his business produced far more than tattooing supplies Jan. 27. Charles “Chip” Hinds, the operator of Fat Daddyz Tattoo and Piercing at 841 Milwaukee Avenue, is facing three charges of possession with intent to deliver […]
Bake sale and vendor spots available at farmers market
Area non-profit organizations have the opportunity to sponsor a one-day bake sale during the 2014 season of the Union Grove Farmers Market. The 2014 market will be open on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., June 3 through Oct. 14. It is located in the Village Square on Highway […]
School teacher unions decertified
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Waterford Union High School board officially holds the authority to establish base wages for staff, following results of a recent phone-in recertification election. In that election, conducted from Nov. 29 to Dec. 19, 39 of 80 WUHS teachers voted “yes” to keep union representation for […]
County road work announced as spring approaches
Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig has announced upcoming local road construction: • County Trunk W – Highway 36 to Ag School Road, planned to start in May, end in August • County Trunk Y – roundabout at Loomis Road and Highway Y, to start in May, end in August […]
Winter weather blows city budget
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor How do you sum up this winter? Simply put, Director of Public Works Craig Workman has said there’s been more than one snow event – or weather event – every week this winter. “It’s been a long one, that’s for sure,” said Workman. “I don’t remember […]
Weather-related crashes close Highway 11 in Walworth County
High winds and whiteout conditions have contributed to several crashes in Walworth County, including two incidents this morning on Highway 11 that happened within hours of each other. The first crash occurred at about 8 a.m. this morning, resulting in the Sheriff’s Department closing Highway 11 at Highway 120 until […]
District prepares way for 4K
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet knew plans would need to be made if the district approved 4-year-old kindergarten. But because he couldn’t make those plans ahead of time – and appear to put pressure on the board to approve the 4K program – now […]
Heavy winds and precipitation likely to create hazardous driving in area
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy winds along with overnight rain and snow that will affect morning commuters. The weather service has issued a wind advisory in the overnight Thursday through mid-morning Friday. The Wisconsin State Patrol reminds commuters that the road conditions may change quickly and become hazardous […]
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