By Chris Bennett Correspondent One of the best math teachers in the nation grew up in Waterford and now plies his trade at Whitewater High School. It’s not bragging or boasting to say this about Michael Tamblyn, who in late June was honored by the White House as one […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
‘A powerless feeling’
Walker, others commiserate with local farmers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Looks can be deceiving. Most local farmers can tell you that about their corn crops. Although there are a lot of fields with high stalks, few seem to be making an important connection – the pollination from the tassels […]
Racine County Fair celebrates 90th birthday
Annual rite of summer opens Wednesday The 90th Racine County Fair will be held July 25-29 and will again feature an outstanding line up of fun, food, and attractions. The fairgrounds are located one-quarter mile west of the intersection of Highways 11 and 45. Opening day on Wednesday, July 25, […]
Cemetery walk commemorates Civil War anniversary
By Bob Peryea Correspondent Springfield Union Cemetery was the scene of living history on Saturday as the Walworth County Genealogical Society and the Springfield Cemetery Association teamed up to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Deb Ketchum, president of the society, said the group does a cemetery […]
WSD starts the clock ticking on employee benefit reviews
Public welcome at special open meeting yet to be set By Patricia Bogumil Editor An Aug. 1 deadline will be met to avoid an automatic renewal of employee contract benefits, commissioners with the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) decided at their July 11 monthly meeting. As a result, a […]
School lunch cost is set to rise
District looks to balance costs vs. reimbursement By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The cost of school lunches in the Burlington Area School District will go up 10 cents for the coming school year – more than officials anticipated. The district’s Finance Committee recommended approval of the increase Monday. The increase […]
Weed cutting option may unclog the waterways
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While plants growing in area gardens are struggling to survive this summer’s drought and high temperatures, plants in area waterways are thriving. A proposal to use weed cutting to augment chemical treatments for Tichigan Lake and the Fox River is being explored by officials with […]
City won’t touch housing covenants
Subdivision rule enforcement will be up to homeowners’ associations By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer While Burlington has to enforce its own municipal code, the members of the City Council really don’t want to take on anyone else’s problems. The City Council on Tuesday shied away from any involvement with […]
Gas prices up in past week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.50 per gallon on Sunday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.49, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change […]
Man arrested in stabbing at truck stop
A Detroit man is in the Racine County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing incident at a truck stop in the Town of Yorkville Sunday. Nathanial O. Collins, 53, of Detroit, was being held Monday on $50,000 cash bond for charges of first-degree attempted homicide, according to […]
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