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 […]
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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 […]
Raymond School problems eyed
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Residents within the Raymond School District are facing tough decisions about their school facility following a community workshop held Oct. 1, where the District unveiled a three-month study conducted by Milwaukee-based architectural firm Eppstein Uhen identifying the needs of the school, which was built in 1961. […]
Teen fundraiser will benefit TLC
Students in Life Teen, the religious education program for high school students at St. Charles, St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic churches, will hold their 10th annual Cold Hands Warm Heart project to raise funds for the Transitional Living Center. On Saturday, Oct. 19, the teens will be at local […]
One-on-one business consults offered
Downtown business owners in the Village of Waterford will get a first-hand look at how to increase sales by enhancing store layout, design, interior décor and merchandising during free, one-on-one consultations offered on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Hosted by Absolutely Waterford, the village’s Main Street organization, award-winning retail professional […]
Spitzer to be honored as ‘Distinguished Citizen’
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For many years, Robert Spitzer has given of himself – and his time. On Tuesday, he will be honored for that lifetime of dedication. Spitzer, President Emeritus of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, will be named the 2013 Distinguished Citizen award winner at Veterans Terrace. A […]
Board eliminates reps – then adds them back
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After strong discussion both for and against citizen representatives on the Burlington Area School District School Board Monday night, the School Board voted 4-3 to eliminate citizen representatives. Five minutes later, those same representatives were voted back into existence – only without the voting rights they […]
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