The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has proposed lowering the distance firewood can be transported to state parks from 25 to 10 miles in response to the growing presence of the tree-destroying emerald ash borer and other invasive pests. Currently, campers may only bring in firewood that is either certified […]
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Local Sentry stores will get new name, supplier
Richter’s Marketplace will debut week of Oct. 7 By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For more than 60 years in Twin Lakes – and more than 10 in Burlington – the Richter name has been notable when it comes to grocery stores. That will not change in October – but the name […]
Gun shop issue at Plan Commission
By Jason Arndt Correspondent In Village of Union Grove Plan Commission business Sept. 16, village resident Brett Buisse received approval to seek a permit by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to open a gun repair shop in the industrial park on Commerce Drive. Buisse assured […]
Craig, DNR set special meeting at the library
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Maybe all the hollering done last week by Waterford Town Chairman Tom Hincz about state plans to create 10 more parking spots at the Tichigan Wildlife Area reached the ears of higher-ups in Madison. Or maybe it’s the angst felt over the […]
A little something for Sam: Local chiropractor steps up for heart transplant hopeful
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sam Mielke had his first surgery when he was all of six weeks old. Born with single ventricle transposition of arteries – leaving Sam with just one pumping chamber in his heart – Sam has been in and out of hospitals since he was born. He […]
Village considers best uses of an extra $800
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Long-time car dealership Martin’s Chrysler donated the winnings from the downtown “Take a Seat on Main” contest, where Union Grove businesses decorated chairs provided by Cedar World. The presentation of Martin’s check for $300, in addition to $500 from Cedar World as part of […]
Gas prices lowest since early July
Analyst forecasts continued good news for consumers The price of a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline has dropped to its lowest level since the second week of July, with cheaper prices yet to come, according to predictions rendered by GasBuddy.com this morning. The U.S. average price for gasoline stood at […]
WGSD music program changes sounded out
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Music curriculum for all of the elementary schools in the Waterford Graded district may soon be tweaked and enhanced, based on a proposal unveiled last week. With the backing of district administrators and her fellow colleagues, music teacher Barb Canales came before the School […]
Officials can’t agree on problem or solution for overnight parking
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council couldn’t even agree to disagree Sept. 17 – at least on the topic of overnight parking. After more than an hour’s worth of debate over the subject in the Committee of the Whole meeting of what to do with the […]
WSD 2014 budget adds up to a slight decrease, but not in rates
By Patricia Bogumil editor Town of Waterford Sanitary District commissioners worked out the details of a proposed 2014 budget at their Sept. 11 meeting. The results are a net overall WSD budget decrease of 1.17 percent. But a hoped-for drop in quarterly user fees is […]
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