Residents are encouraged to provide feedback regarding the rezoning of industrial land at the former sight of Bardon Rubber Products at a Public Hearing being held Monday, Oct. 21, at 5:45 p.m. The industrial-zoned land will be home to a new Dollar General store, pending Village of Union […]
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Kindred will not renew lease in Burlington
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With Kindred Healthcare announcing recently that its Greenfield facility would be closing, there have been many questions about whether or not the Kindred facility in Burlington would be affected. Ken Green, administrator at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation in Burlington, confirmed Tuesday that the Burlington facility did […]
Raymond gym issues are on the boards
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Inadequate space at Raymond School is one of the areas noted as main issues of concern in a study conducted by architectural firm Eppstein-Uhen of Milwaukee, residents learned at an Oct. 1 community workshop held at the school. Safety issues previously noted, and […]
Breaking good: more state aids mean less WGSD taxes
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Late-breaking news arriving Tuesday for the Waterford Graded School District’s 2013-14 budget was most welcome. Tuesday morning, Superintendent Chris Joch learned that WGSD will receive about $107,000 more in state aids than what the state projected in July. As a result, Joch […]
Vote early and often to Celebrate My Drive
Competition is getting fierce but, with community support, Waterford High School could be a contender to win big bucks and even a free concert performed here next spring by recording artist Kelly Clarkson. The high school recently registered in a national teen driver safety campaign presented by State […]
Citizen reps lose voting power
BASD first eliminates then reinstates committee members with reduced power By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It took more than an hour Monday night for the Burlington Area School District School Board to reach a decision to eliminate citizen representatives on its various committees. Five minutes later, those same representatives were voted […]
Sheriff to discuss exhumation of Jane Doe grave
Investigators search for new clues in 1999 murder of unnamed woman Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling will hold a press conference Thursday to discuss the exhumation of the remains of an unidentified woman who was murdered in 1999. The press conference is set for 2 p.m. at the Law Enforcement […]
Making the grade: Waterford area schools aim for high expectations
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently released 2012-13 school report cards for each public school and district in the state. The reports create a more standardized method for parents and residents to check out the effectiveness of their local schools. How we’re doing […]
Making the grade: Local schools aim for high expectations
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently released 2012-13 school report cards for each public school and district in the state. The reports create a more standardized method for parents and residents to check out the effectiveness of their local schools. How we’re doing […]
Cemetery association set to meet with city, town
Association remains in dire need of financial help By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For the last year, the Burlington Cemetery Association has been trying to get both the city and the town of Burlington to help it out of its financial troubles. The association, hammered hard when a former member embezzled […]
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