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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Union Grove

Return to Romance at Bong State Rec Area

      On Saturday, Feb. 15, “Return to Romance” at Bong State Recreational Area with special someone(s).       The Valentine’s event will begin at 7 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. People are welcome to arrive anytime between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.       Warm someone’s heart by taking a candlelit […]

News

BBB warns cell phone uses of ‘One Ring’ scam

The Better Business Bureau serving Wisconsin is warning cell phone users about a new scam that can result in unauthorized charges appearing on their monthly wireless statement. It’s called the “One Ring” scam because the scammers program computers to send thousands of calls to random cell phone numbers, ring once […]

Burlington News

City forced to ration road salt

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s been a bad winter when it comes to road conditions. So bad, in fact, that both the City of Burlington and Racine County are starting to ration use of salt. With a shortage of salt statewide, City of Burlington Director of Public Works Craig Workman […]

Burlington News

A crusade for medical marijuana

Local woman fears perception will hurt her daughter’s chance for legitimate use By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There are many things on Sally Schaeffer’s mind right now. Most have to do with her special-needs daughter, Lydia, who has moved from crisis to crisis since being diagnosed with Kleefstra Syndrome at five […]

Burlington

School closing cancels meeting on 4K

Monday evening’s scheduled discussion of a 4-year-old kindergarten proposal for the Burlington Area School District has been cancelled — another victim of the dangerously cold weather. The BASD Curriculum Committee meeting had been slated for the Burlington High School library to accommodate an expected larger-than-usual crowd. Per district policy, once […]

Burlington

Burlington schools will be closed Tuesday

Burlington Area School District schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 28, in response to predicted sub-zero cold. Superintendent Peter Smet said parents were to be informed of the closing by the district’s automated telephone message system on Monday afternoon. Wind chills in the area are expected to plunge into the […]

Burlington

Dangerous cold, wind close schools

Burlington Area School District schools are closed Monday, Jan. 27, due to dangerously cold windchills and blowing snow that has impacted area roads. Superintendent Peter Smet said in an auotomated phone message sent to parents about 5 a.m. Monday that officials would determine later in the day whether to close […]