By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Efforts continue to spruce up Waterford’s downtown district in the aftermath of a Main Street Program grant awarded to the village last fall. Members of the village Plan Commission met last month with organizers of Absolutely Waterford, a non-profit group spearheading the effort to redevelop the […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
A face of hope
Judy Bratz has walked a difficult path in becoming a Hope Walk leader By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Judy Bratz’s journey with the Burlington Hope Walk began before the event was even a thought in someone’s head. It was January of 1983 when Bratz and her daughter, […]
Gas prices continue to recede
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.83 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.85, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
DNR eyes land buy
Patricia Bogumil Interim editor At last count, the number was nearing 100 signatures on a petition to oppose a state purchase of 57 acres of land adjoining the Tichigan Wildlife Area, located four miles north of the Village of Waterford. The DNR is considering paying $350,000 for the property owned […]
Public health service options continue to be explored
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove officials continue to examine options to answer a looming question: Who will provide health services to the village in 2013 and beyond? The requirement to have a health department on hand to handle a myriad of tasks – ranging from restaurant inspections to immunization […]
City relaxes residency rule for chief
He’ll now pay the cost of commuting to city By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Saddled with a home in another community that has lingered on the market for two years, City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer was recently granted some relief from the city’s residency requirement and […]
Tichigan firefighters compete in Fight for Air Climb
The American Lung Association in Wisconsin Fight for Air Climb was held March 17 at the US Bank Building in Milwaukee. More than 1,900 climbers registered for the event in an effort to fight lung disease, raising over $390,000, $30,000 over the organization’s goal. At last year’s climb, 1,500 climbers […]
Coffin’s corner
Acclaimed musician finds special connection with local students By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer To listen to Jeff Coffin talk, you wouldn’t suspect the man is a Grammy-award winning artist, much less the saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band. In fact, if you dropped in on his master […]
Local communities aim to make a Clean Sweep
It’s your chance to dispose of hazardous waste, help local charities By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief After several years of planning, six area communities are joining forces to host a Clean Sweep event Saturday, April 28, to collect household hazardous waste. The program, slated for 8 a.m. to […]
Animal control switch coming to Union Grove
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Besides exploring public health care options for 2013, Union Grove officials are also considering how best to offer animal control services beyond this year. The question remains, but one fact is certain: The current provider is ending its contract at the end of 2012. Racine-based Countryside […]
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