By Patricia Bogumil Editor Wisconsin Independent Life College (WILC), a new secondary education option for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, will open its doors with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at 104B E. Main St., Waterford. WILC is a new private, non-profit college serving young […]
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UGUHS class reunion set
The Union Grove High School Class of 1972 will hold its 40th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. at the American Legion Hall, 1027 New St., Union Grove. The class is extending this invitation to all members of the class of 1971 and any other interested UGUHS graduates. The […]
Walking tour of Lincoln Woods offers insights
By Karen Mahoney Correspondent Members of the vilage’s Plan Commission toured the Lincoln Woods Memorial Nature Park with Public Works Director, Mark Osmundson last month to discuss the possible purchase of an easement to enable emergency vehicle access. Upon the passing of the late resident, Nancy Molitor’s, she willed the […]
Police bust check-cashing scheme
A Madison-area man has been accused of cashing a forged check at a Waterford bank and then attempting to do the same at a Burlington bank in what may have been part of a larger scheme. Richard J. Johnson, 18, of Fitchburg was charged Aug. 22 in Racine County Circuit […]
With the recall over, WSD looks back to find a way forward
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Like the calm that follows a mighty storm, it’s been mighty quiet at the Town of Waterford Sanitary District since an Aug. 14 recall election ousted Bill Gerard from the WSD board in favor of former commissioner Dan Dickinson – an event that dominated the local […]
Analyst sees gas price relief in future
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.93 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.80, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
Police bust check-cashing scheme
Man charged may be just an accomplice A Madison-area man has been accused of attempting to cash a forged check at a Burlington bank in what may have been part of a larger scheme. Richard J. Johnson, 18, of Fitchburg was charged Aug. 22 in Racine County Circuit Court with […]
District deals with a kindergarten crunch
BASD scrambles to hire five more teachers as school year begins By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer There are times – and Burlington Area School District officials admit it – that the budget process is backward. One of those situations put the district in a corner Monday night, and it took […]
New Kwik Trip set to open
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer After watching the project slowly reach completion over the course of the summer, City of Burlington residents will get to see the new Kwik Trip on South Pine Street (Highway 83) open next week. The gas station and convenience store – the second of the […]
Gas prices at record levels for Labor Day
For Labor Day weekend, American consumers in 45 states will likely see the highest fuel prices they’ve ever seen at this time of year. Only motorists in Alaska, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming will be spared from record-high prices at the pump. “The average motorist will be laboring a […]