Sheriff touts benefits of using his department By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A strong police presence was felt at the Waterford Town Hall Monday night, and not because any emergency was in progress. Officers from county and local departments joined area residents in hearing a presentation for police services given […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Gas prices down, but an uptick is anticipated
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.59 on Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.53, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas […]
Market heats up as summer approaches
Number of home sales up, prices begin to thaw By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Home sales in the three-county area continued to improve at a double-digit rate last month and home prices showed some signs of upward movement after bottoming out earlier this year, according to figures compiled by […]
Shepherds graduates the Class of 2012
By Julie Rossman Correspondent Seven, very excited young men and women received diplomas at the Shepherds College graduation ceremonies on Saturday. “It’s awesome!” exclaimed graduate Melissa Holm, Union Grove, as she described her graduation. Holm, who received a degree in culinary arts, has worked at Burger King since 2007. […]
Flashing reds will fade away
City backs plan to optimize timing of traffic signals in downtown area By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Not a fan of the blinking red lights in the evening and early morning – and oh, yeah, the weekend, too, in Burlington? Coming soon to the city near you – a change […]
Wanggaard requests recount
Specter of vote fraud investigation hangs over process Republican State Sen. Van Wanggaard has requested a recount of the ballots in the June 5 recall election – a race he lost to Democratic challenger John Lehman by 834 votes. In a statement sent to media Friday morning, Wanggaard said […]
Being named one of America’s Top 1,000 schools is not that surprising for Waterford High
Good things have been happening at WHS for many years By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Word is getting around about the quality education offered at Waterford High School, which has brought solid bragging rights at a national level. WHS was recently named one of “America’s Best High Schools” by Newsweek […]
Cancer survivor tells her story as Relay approaches
All members of the community are welcome to join in this year’s Relay for Life event being held at Union Grove High School, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, June 15 and continuing through 8 a.m., Saturday, June 16. Cheryl Anderson is Union Grove’s 2012 Relay for Life Honorary Survivor. Here […]
It’s a crosswalk crackdown
Local police aim to make streets more pedestrian friendly By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Picture, if you will, the enduring image of a little old lady crossing the street. The City of Burlington wants to make sure you see her – and everyone else in crosswalks – this summer. And […]
Sheriff investigating ‘voting irregularities’ in recall election
Could findings impact closely contested state Senate race? The Racine County Sheriff’s Department is investigating citizen complaints of “voting irregularities” associated with the June 5 recall election in the county. The sheriff’s office notified the media Thursday afternoon of the investigation, which was requested by District Attorney Richard Chiapete […]
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