Annual event showcases local talent, raise money for Love Inc. For the last 13 years Love Inc. has sponsored the Battle Of The Bands contest at the Chocolatefest grounds. Hundreds of high school and middle school students from Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois have come to compete on the main […]
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Students lead the initiative for new community help group
By Jason Arndt Correspondent The idea all started with an elementary school student’s compassion, then led to a newly founded organization at Union Grove Elementary School. “She told me that she and a couple of other girls in her class were tired of seeing other girls in their class not […]
Memorial Day events planned
American Legion Essman Schroeder Post 20 has announced Waterford Memorial Day services for Monday, May 27: • 7 a.m., honor guard assemble at P. Lukas home • 8 a.m., North Cape Cemetery • 8:20 a.m., Norway Cemetery • 8:40 a.m., St. Peter’s Cemetery • 8:55 a.m., assemble for parade at […]
It’s status quo for BASD health insurance
Move to have staff pay more of their premiums is rejected by board By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Burlington Area School District officials got exactly what they aimed for in figuring health insurance costs for the 2013-14 school year – a zero percent cost increase. But while the district may […]
Deputies attacked by passenger in traffic stop
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 20-year-old Franksville man who was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic check appeared to be passed out, but as deputies tried to speak with him, he suddenly lunged and allegedly punched a deputy in the head. According to the criminal complaint filed […]
New ‘Jaws’ equipment obtained by Wind Lake volunteer
The Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Company recently announced acquisition of a second Jaws of Life. This rescue tool, powered by a hydraulic pump, refers to several types of tools known as cutters, spreaders and rams that are used by emergency rescue personnel to pry open vehicles involved in accidents when […]
Back to the drawing board – again
Planners can’t agree on benefit of closing street near firehouse By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer After close to 45 minutes of discussion on the subject of just what to do with Washington Street adjacent to the City of Burlington fire department, Mayor Bob Miller listened to a moment of silence, […]
Summer staffing, year-round security needed at sewer district
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Officials with the Town of Waterford’s Sanitary District will be spending the next month reviewing two issues: staffing and security. At a May 8 meeting, commissioners voted in favor of exploring the issues, which were raised by Operations Superintendent Norm Nelson. Plans call for further discussion […]
Village Board works with students on community project
By Jason Arndt Correspondent More than two-dozen students of Union Grove Elementary School are coming together to form a common goal. One of those goals was met May 13, when the Union Grove Village Board approved the Healing Hands’ mission of creating a community garden on the site of the […]
Community Pool will open for the season May 31
Swimming lesson registration is Wednesday Registration for American Red Cross swimming lessons as well as summer memberships at the Burlington Community Pool will be available during two sessions beginning this week. The sign-up sessions are Wednesday, May 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Karcher Middle School gym; and […]
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