BASD could lose 112 students for various reasons By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District finalized its 2013-14 school year open enrollment numbers June 3, accepting all students coming in with the exception of a small number of special education students. Those special education students were denied […]
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WSD computer security update options considered
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Officials in the Town of Waterford Sanitary District No. 1 are interested in using updated technology to address a series of perceived deficiencies. At last month’s district meeting, WSD commissioners discussed contracting with a firm to back-up the district’s files, perhaps through a cloud method that […]
Get ready for a really big show on the Fourth
The Union Grove Fourth of July Parade Committee reminds all parade participants to return the Details of Entry form by Saturday, June 15, so the parade line-up can be finalized. The form can be downloaded from the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.uniongrovechamber.org. There is also […]
Outstanding senior: Injury forced Reesman to re-evaluate
She found renewed purpose away from gymnastic mats By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For the longest time, Ashley Reesman’s life revolved around the sport of gymnastics. Since the age of 3, Reesman had worked at the sport, and as she entered her teenage years, she had her sights set on […]
Gasoline prices are falling
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 15.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.85 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 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
Highway 164 updates now posted weekly
By Patricia Bogumil Editor At the request of Waterford Town Chairman Tom Hincz, Project Manager Traci Gengler for the state Highway 164 reconstruction project plans to provide weekly updates as the summer-long project moves along. Her weekly updates are being posted on the town’s web site, www.tn.waterford.wi.gov, each Friday. The […]
Artist program at Yorkville unveils another masterpiece
By Julie Rossman Correspondent The Yorkville School cafeteria has started to look like more than a lunchroom. Looking at the east wall, it has the feel of an art gallery. That’s because third-graders have taken part in an “Artist-in-Residence” program for the last three years, thanks to the volunteer efforts […]
Planners urge clean up of car repair site
City approves plan for new owner, but seeks improvements to site By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer To Alderman and Plan Commission member Tom Vos, the property at 848 Milwaukee Avenue has never been properly maintained. So, with a new auto repair facility planning to move onto the property, Vos wanted […]
History Seekers set for Super Saturday
By Jason Arndt Correspondent History Seekers of Union Grove will be taking over the Union Grove Village Hall on Super Saturday in September with displays and activities to commemorate the Village’s 175 years of existence. After several months of dialogue between the Village and Union Grove Chamber of Commerce, a […]
Local bar wins in Appeals case
By Patricia Bogumil Editor In a case likely to be cited for years to come, a Wisconsin court has ruled that a Waterford bar that served alcohol to an underage drinker can’t be sued for negligence, because the underage person provided false identification. The Associated Press reports that court records […]
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