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25, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Raymond Town Hall, 2255 S. 76th St. All Racine County residents are invited to drop off any outdated or unused medicine that evening, including both over-the-counter and prescription medications.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, […]
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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 […]
Village of Waterford declares a flood emergency
A flood warning has been issued for the Fox River due to rising water levels and the Village of Waterford has declared a flood emergency. Village property owners may pick up filled sandbags at the Village of Waterford Public Works building at 801 Ela Avenue at any time on a […]
DOT will close section of Highway 50 Friday due to flooding
Due to encroaching floodwaters from the Fox River, state transportation officials will close Highway 50 in western Kenosha County early Friday morning. The highway will be closed from Highway 83 on the west to Highway 75 on the east, according to officials with the state Department of Transportation officials. Drivers […]
County declares emergency due to flooding threat
Declaration clears the way for federal assistance, if needed Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig has declared a state of emergency in Racine County due to the potential for flooding. The declaration comes following the moderate to heavy rainfall in Racine County, resulting in both flood watches and warnings being issued. […]
Burlington declares state of emergency over flooding concerns
Some streets and parks are likely to close as water rises as much as 3 feet over flood stage Due to significant rainfall and potential flooding in the City of Burlington, Mayor Robert Miller has declared a state of emergency invoking emergency government operations until further notice. City staff is […]
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