By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When you walk down the hallway for the first time to participate in a test that could potentially alter your life, it’s not unusual to be nervous. Trudy Hassler, Director of Imaging and Cardiac Services for Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington, knows that fact all too […]
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Local taxes rise for Raymond School district residents
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Citizens in the Raymond School District will pay an extra 9 percent in property taxes, after electors approved a new tax levy at the district’s Oct. 21 annual meeting. School officials point to a reduction of state aid and declining enrollment as factors driving […]
Sheriff’s Office pursues justice in ‘Jane Doe’ death investigation
By Patricia Bogumil editor Her name in death is Jane, but that is not the name she knew in life. An unidentified young woman has been referred to as “Jane Doe” since being found dead in a Raymond township cornfield in 1999. Last week, her body was […]
Residents wary of impact of proposed training grounds
Those living near ChocolateFest grounds have questions for Gateway By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While Gateway Technical College and the City of Burlington may be looking at a new training facility being located in Burlington as a positive, neighbors to that proposed construction are less than enthusiastic. The phrase “not in […]
Help with energy bills is available
Racine County residents who are seeking home energy assistance are welcome to come to Graham Public Library, 1215 Main St., Union Grove, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the second Tuesday of each month now through March. The next session is Tuesday, Nov. 12. Applicants must provide their most […]
It’s the big-time for the CATHE Center with first ‘Big Bash’
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Just a few years ago, the future of Burlington’s Community, Art, Technology, Health and Education Center – CATHE for short – was in doubt. Now, after generous support from the community, Executive Director Jennie King can say things have changed. “That was before my time,” said […]
Gasoline prices keep falling
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 5.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.27 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 5.9 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
Market will wrap season in celebration
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the Burlington Farmers Market will not be running its “Taste of the Market” event this year, the market will still hold a year-end celebration on its final day of the year. What is being called the “Harvest Market Celebration” will be on the final Thursday […]
Trick or Treat around Union Grove
Local Trick or Treat times include: • Town of Dover (including Kansasville area): Thursday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. • Town of Yorkville: Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Village of Union Grove: Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Union Grove Area Foodbank asks trick-or-treaters […]
Trick or Treat!
Local Trick or Treat times this week include: • Town of Norway (including Wind Lake area): Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. • Town of Waterford: Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-7:30 p.m. • Village of Waterford, Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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