Emergency vehicle proposal goes to college’s board for consideration By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With a solid foothold already in the City of Burlington, Gateway Technical College could be looking at making more inroads to the city. Gateway officially announced Tuesday that it would like to locate a proposed Emergency Vehicle […]
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WILC fundraiser set
Wisconsin Independent Learning College (WILC) will hold its second gala on Friday, Nov.1, at the Cotton Exchange in Waterford. WILC is a non- profit college based in downtown Waterford founded in 2012. It is the only autism – specific college in Wisconsin. The gala serves as the main […]
Library budget would benefit if donated funds are made
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Graham Public Library continues to work on balancing its 2014 budget after identifying a budget shortfall – and it may seek donations to offset any deficit. The information was shared Oct. 14 at the Union Grove Village Board meeting by Trustee Gordon Svendsen. […]
AP raises the bar: Principal says advanced classes challenge local students
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There is a plaque in the Atrium at Burlington High School, one of many that feature the academic standouts at the school. This one, which highlights the school’s AP scholars, had 21 new names added to it recently. Those 21 students had to receive a score […]
Legion flapjacks are back
Flipping, scrambling and frying is what American Legion Post 20 will be doing Sunday, Oct. 27, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, at Whitford Park. Pancakes are all-you-can-eat. Commander Dennis Lindhorst will present the best pancakes and champion sausage maker. Tickets are $5 advance adults, ages 6-12 are $3, […]
City Council approves amendment to budget
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Common Council approved an amendment to its 2013 budget by unanimous vote Tuesday night. The change, which city staff termed housekeeping, is putting a loss of revenue at the water and wastewater level at about $1.1 million – mostly because of the fire at […]
Sen. Mary Lazich Schedules Tele-Town Hall
State Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) announces a Tele-Town Hall scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Constituents may call and participate in the conversation or listen. The telephone number to call and participate or listen to the Tele-Town Hall is 877-229-8493. You must provide ID number 112127 to […]
Free community meal is Oct. 22
Union Grove Congregational United Church of Christ hosts a free community meal Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall, 1106 11th Ave. (corner of 11th Ave. and Vine St.), Union Grove. Carry-outs are available after 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend! Questions: (262) 878-1690 or […]
Lady Demons make history: Tennis earns first state team berth
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor In Burlington, the high school volleyball teams dominate the headlines along with the football teams. Winning state titles will bring your program notoriety and respect. For decades, the Burlington girls tennis squad has been fighting for the same respect. Many girls came out for the […]
WSD 2014 budget passes as presented
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While a number of issues still remain up in the air, the Town of Waterford Sanitary District No. 1 (WSD) is moving forward with a minted 2014 budget. Commissioners last week approved a previously published budget proposal that reflects an overall 1.17 percent decrease […]