By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A new year is upon us, and new state and federal legislation is on the books. One of the most recognized new laws, of course, is President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA). The much-publicized snags concerning ACA legislation and a sometimes-murky understanding […]
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Blaze claims 1 barn, 300,000 chickens
LaGrange egg farm plans to rebuild portion lost to fire By Dustin Alexander Metro News Wire Service More than 300,000 chickens perished in a four-alarm fire Friday night that destroyed one of 14 barns at S&R Egg Farm, N9416 Tamarack Road in the Town of LaGrange in Walworth County. The […]
4K proposal moves forward
Committee recommends adoption of program to School Board The Burlington Area School District Curriculum Committee on Monday passed by a 2-1 margin a recommendation to adopt what has become controversial a 4-year-old kindergarten program. With Curriculum Committee members Rosanne Hahn and Jim Bousman voting ‘yes,’ and Phil Ketterhagen voting ‘no,’ […]
Gasoline prices up slightly last week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 0.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.25 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
Waterford Graded lunch program decision tabled
The idea of dropping participation – and funding – in the federal school lunch program was tabled Jan. 20 by the Waterford Graded School Board at its monthly meeting. District Administrator Chris Joch has been tasked with obtaining more information about the issue before a board decision is made, likely […]
Village adds sand to its ice melt
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Sand is being mixed with ice melt within the Village of Union Grove, a conservation measure enacted due to this harsh winter of excessive snowfall and extremely cold temperatures, Union Grove Public Works Director Mark Osmundsen informed members of the Village Board Monday night. […]
Most seats in spring election uncontested; primary set for Waterford Graded board
By Dave Fidlin correspondent The deadline for filing candidacy paperwork in this spring’s general election has passed, and many of the municipal and school races across the Union Grove and Waterford areas are not being contested. Of the 16 local races in the area, four have […]
Schools will have to make up lost days
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Yes, there have been colder winters in Wisconsin – and yes, even in Burlington. But right now, most people can’t remember a stretch like this where severe wind chills have cancelled school a total of four days. Burlington Area School District cancelled classes Monday and Tuesday […]
Aurora will build care center in Burlington
City succeeds in convincing provider to keep robust presence here By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Aurora Health Care announced plans Friday to invest $100 million in facility upgrades for western Racine and Walworth counties with the centerpiece being a new surgery center and clinic on the outskirts of Burlington. […]
BASD School Board meetings set for Monday
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The early week cold spell affected more than just classes in the school district. Also cancelled were a pair of BASD School Board committee meetings. Both meetings were rescheduled for this coming Monday, Feb. 3. The two meetings will be held at the Burlington High School […]
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