Racine County Treasurer Jane Nikolai announced recently she will provide services in Burlington once each month beginning in May. Remote office hours will be offered at the Western Service Center, 209 North Main Street, starting Tuesday, May 15. Nikolai will be available by appointments only in Burlington the third […]
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West-end voters rally ‘round Walker
Lehman will face Wanggaard in Senate recall By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Crossover voting didn’t appear to be a factor in Tuesday’s recall primary as Gov. Scott Walker’s Western Racine County supporters turned out in force to put their votes behind the embattled incumbent Republican. Countywide 44 percent […]
BHS forensics team earns top state award
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Excellence is something that has come to be expected of the Burlington High School forensics team. The Demons proved it once again April 20. BHS earned the prestigious “Excellence in Speech” award at the annual Wisconsin State Speech Festival at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The […]
Calm explanation follows harsh words at WWMD meeting
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A report in the April 20 Waterford Post about a navigational dredging project for Tichigan Lake and the Fox River churned up high drama at the April 28 meeting of the Waterford Waterway Management District – complete with insulting comments and a veiled threat to […]
Tuesday’s election is unlike any other
Voters must deal with crossover temptation, fake candidates By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Local voters have a chance to make history Tuesday when polls open for primaries in the unprecedented recall elections for governor, lieutenant governor and four state senate seats. However, with the ballot dotted with “placeholder” […]
Recall effort kicks in to oust WSD commissioner
And, yes, grinder pumps are involved By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor Add Bill Gerard, the president of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD), to the list of people being targeted for recall this year. On April 30, former WSD commissioner Dan Dickinson filed papers of his intent to gather […]
What teens don’t know may hurt them
Many students still have misconceptions on issues of sex, health department says A recent survey of local ninth graders indicates many teens here are still in the dark when it comes to issues related to teen sexuality. And that ignorance can lead to behavior that threatens health and risks […]
‘Larry Moss for Money’ celebrates life with spirit
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor During his 27 years, Larry Moss took good care to enjoy his life and everything that was part of it, recalled Jessie Bertrang, his sister. Born and raised in Burlington, Larry enjoyed riding his motorcycle all around the country, Bertrang said. “He also went skydiving […]
Brittle bones can’t break family bonds
Under intense scrutiny of baseless abuse probe, Dahl family comes through for ailing daughter By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When 4-year-old Eve Dahl arrived at Karcher Middle School Friday morning, she was all decked out in pink – right down to the pink cast on her left foot. […]
School District heads talk to and learn from each other
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The five public school districts that serve students in elementary, middle and high school throughout the greater Waterford area have been in the midst of a busy, productive year, officials said recently. These school districts are Waterford Union High School; Washington-Caldwell; North Cape; Drought (Norway Joint […]
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