But officials say they’re powerless to help residents By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Burlington residents Don Howell and Mike Caringello aren’t alone in their opinion that the American Transmission Company shouldn’t touch their trees. But the support from Mayor Bob Miller comes with an obvious caveat – there’s nothing […]
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Shoving shouting match escalates into violence at Waterford park
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor A 19-year-old Waterford man faces charges for allegedly choking a 15-year-old boy into unconsciousness when a verbal dispute turned physical April 9 at a Town of Waterford subdivision park. According to the criminal complaint filed April 10 in Racine County Court, a Town of Waterford […]
Tornado drill set for Thursday afternoon
The statewide tornado drill scheduled for this afternoon is a go. The National Weather Service has determined that there is a minimal threat of actual severe weather this afternoon. At 1 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a mock Tornado Watch and at 1:45 p.m. a statewide mock Tornado […]
Stein said to be considering site in Burlington
Company withdraws from proposed seasonal store site in Waterford By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Could Waterford’s loss be Burlington’s gain? That likely depends on where you stand regarding competition for local businesses. However, City Administrator Kevin Lahner made it clear Tuesday that officials here would welcome a seasonal Stein […]
New state laws offer a challenge to schools
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As with all school districts across the state, educators in this area must adhere to changes in state law as they crop up. Some of the more recent changes were discussed by school leaders at a meeting held in Waterford last month. Chris Joch, superintendent of […]
Council approves bond sale to fund road construction
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The City of Burlington is on track for a $3.19 million general obligation bonds sale that would fund road construction and repair in the city. Common Council members voted unanimously to take the first step in selling those bonds at the April 4 meeting, with […]
Performance-based pay introduced at School Board meeting
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Burlington Area School District Board got its first introduction to what district officials stressed was a “rough draft” of a new compensation system for its teachers Monday night at the monthly board meeting. The draft was handed out to board members before the meeting, […]
Bestselling author calls our part of Wisconsin home
Even a critically acclaimed individual who has achieved fame and success across the nation, can set roots deep into Wisconsin soil, and find comfort in keeping them firmly planted, right here in the Midwest. National bestselling and local author, Jane Hamilton, is slated to appear at Matheson Memorial […]
Power company plans to clear cut trees, bushes to protect lines
Residents say it’s unnecessary and they’ll protect their property It’s a change in policy that American Transmission Company readily admits to – and will not budge from. “We have updated our vegetation management in recent years,” said Ann Spalpholz, a media relations person from ATC regarding the company’s […]
NIMBY? – OK, says Stein
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Stein Gardens and Gifts has reacted with a swift “never mind” to a Not-In-My-Back-Yard (NIMBY) campaign to block its entry into the Waterford business community. As a result, Stein is taking its business five minutes up the road to Burlington, where officials have welcomed Stein’s proposal […]
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