The Village of Waterford completed the new well pump installation Monday, July 2. All four wells are now providing water to the community. Due to high water demand and forecasted dry conditions, the conservation of outdoor water continues to be necessary. The village is modifying the ban on outdoor water […]
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City of Burlington cancels July 4 fireworks
Dry conditions force officials to consider different date Due to continued dry conditions, the City of Burlington has cancelled its Independence Day fireworks display scheduled for July 4. Mayor Bob Miller announced the cancellation Monday morning. According to a statement from his office, Miller will work with local service groups […]
WSD board advised: two strikes and you’re out
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A letter has been sent by Southern Lakes Newspapers to commissioners of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD), warning them that further violations of the state Open Meetings Law will be referred to authorities for investigation. “As a community newspaper, we have an obligation […]
Farmers Market is now online
Fresh produce is just a click away By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer If there’s ever been a knock against the Burlington Farmers Market, it’s that it takes place just one day a week for only a few hours. While those few hours serve many customers, Market Director Carol Reed […]
Dam work will lower Fox River water levels
Assuming formal approval is received, as expected, from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), work will begin on Monday, July 2, to repair the county’s Rochester Dam located on the Fox River, according to a release from Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig. The work is necessary to stop seepage […]
Union Grove celebrates Independence Day
The Union Grove Independence Day parade is Wednesday, July 4 beginning at 9:15 a.m. The children’s parade immediately precedes the main parade. Parents can park in the Talmer Bank and Trust back parking lot or on the street in back of the bank. The children will assemble at 8:45 a.m. […]
Celebrating the Fourth in Waterford
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor The 31st annual Waterford Area Fourth of July parade steps off Wednesday, July 4, at 11 a.m. from Aber and Seventh streets in the Village of Waterford. It follows a route down Main and First streets to its end at Whitford Park. This year’s theme […]
Suspect charged in thefts from cars around the area
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor An 18-year-old Waterford man who reportedly confessed to “car shopping” dozens of area vehicles from which to steal is facing multiple charges in Racine County Circuit Court. According to the criminal complaint filed June 25: County sheriff’s deputies interviewed McKinzie D. Lonergan, 622 E. Main […]
County approves asphalt plant
Local opposition not enough to derail new use for JW Peters site By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer In the end, the few people who spoke out Tuesday night at the Racine County Board meeting against an asphalt plant on a portion of the former JW Peters site in Burlington didn’t […]
Waterway district acquires grant for pre-dredging study
The Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) has been awarded a $59,040 grant from Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission to fund a feasibility study to investigate the possibility and opportunities available for Eco-System Restoration on Tichigan Lake and the Fox River. Beginning July 5, WWMD will utilize the grant monies toward […]
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