Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.62 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Town is cool to request for funds for cemetery
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Town of Burlington Board of Supervisors isn’t unsympathetic to the plight of the Burlington Cemetery. But after being asked to provide money to help the cemetery overcome financial problems, the Town Board is balking. “There’s probably a lot of ways we could pitch in […]
Lots of stuff involved in sewer backup claim
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A property owner’s claim against the Village of Waterford for a sewer backup could be denied, based on a recommendation by the Public Works Utilities Committee. On Monday, committee members followed the advice of legal counsel, the village’s insurance provider and Public Works Director Jeff Dolezal […]
High School fire out with luck and skill
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Fire investigators believe foul play had no role in a predawn fire that broke out at Waterford High School April 15, according to Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling. Instead, the cause of the fire in an auxiliary room off the main gym is considered to likely […]
Drop off unused medicines for free disposal
A free medicine collection will be held Thursday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Raymond Town Hall, 2255 S. 76th St. All Racine County residents are invited to drop off any outdated or unused medicine that evening, including both over-the-counter and prescription medications. While you’re there, meet Friday, […]
Showing the Way to Save
Pilot program produces impressive energy-saving results By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Recent data shows Burlington businesses and residences are saving enough energy to power more than 1,400 homes for a year in comparison to a similar-size community. And the credit for the savings goes to Way to Save, Burlington!, […]
Recount confirms results of village trustee election
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A recount of votes cast in the April 2 election for the Trustee No. 3 position on the Union Grove Village Board confirms newcomer Adam Graf narrowly besting incumbent Ronald Bogard. The official recount tally is Graf, 300 votes; Bogard, 328, according to Jill Kopp, the […]
Well repairs encounter snags
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Efforts to bring a malfunctioning well into working order in the Village of Waterford continue as warmer temperatures start making their return. Director of Public Works Jeff Dolezal this week provided an update on Well No. 1, which is located on the Village Hall grounds at […]
Water level predicted to rise through Friday
The Fox River in Burlington was nearly two feet over flood stage at 12.8 feet early Friday morning and is expected to rise above 13 feet before subsiding, according to the National Weather Service office in Sullivan. Burlington’s Riverside Park (above) is submerged and water has encroach upon Maryland Avenue, […]
Back from the brink
Five years after rare illness almost killed her, Sophie Branen will tell her story to Hope Walk audience By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Sometimes, it can be terrifyingly easy to lose hope. And sometimes, a simple gesture by a complete stranger can restore it. In 2008, then-14-year-old Sophie Branen was […]
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