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 […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Meeting set for Ten Club Park area redevelopment
The Village of Waterford is working with the firm GRAEF to develop a preliminary design and cost estimate for redevelopment of the area that consists of the land and buildings in the vicinity of the village Safety Building, the North Second Street Parking lot, the parking lots serving the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sheriff’s official suffers minor injuries in crash
Collision occurred at intersection of highways 20 and 75 A member of the Racine County Sheriff’s Department command staff suffered minor injuries Tuesday evening when the squad car he was driving was involved in a crash in the Town of Dover. The officer was transported by rescue personnel for treatment, […]
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 […]
Parking lot change gets cool reception
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When the idea of changing the parking hours at the City of Burlington’s livery lot – the strip parking lot located along the railroad tracks between Milwaukee Avenue and East Chestnut Street – was first floated in 2011, it got tabled when support began to wane. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]