Participants in the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Burlington High School March 31 will not only have a chance to find sweet prizes inside brightly colored eggs, but their families will also have an opportunity to contribute to a local food pantry. The fifth annual egg hunt, organized and hosted […]
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City officer who faces charges resigns
Brierly charged with disorderly conduct following domestic dispute By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer After being suspended pending an internal investigation following a domestic incident in December, City of Burlington Police Officer Andrew Brierly has officially tendered his resignation. City Police Chief Peter Nimmer confirmed the resignation Tuesday. “Officer Brierly […]
Library carpeting project means limited hours, longer checkouts
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor After 11 years of getting tramped on by more than 80,000 pairs of feet, the carpeting at the Waterford Library is being replaced. As a result, the library will have limited hours from Monday, March 26 through Friday, March 30. During that time, open hours […]
Average pump price here eclipsed $4 last week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 5.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.86, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
Town of Waterford election offers three choices for two seats
Three candidates are seeking two Town of Waterford supervisor positions in the April 3 election. Incumbents Dale Gauerke and Timothy Szeklinski face challenger Jeffrey Klyzub. The two-year positions pay $7,375 annually. Information provided by each candidate follows. Dale Gauerke Age: 65 Address: 5355 Northwest Highway, Waterford Education: BSE, MSE, […]
Easy money or more debt?
Council debates merits of accelerating projects while financing is a bargain By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer With interest rates at an all-time low, the City of Burlington is considering accelerating its road repair program and other capital improvements over the next two years. However, with the city needing to […]
Village of Rochester election features five in board trustee race
Five candidates are seeking three Village of Rochester trustee positions in the April 3 election. Incumbents Christopher Bennett and Christian Johnson face challengers Steve Fladwood, Charlie Pietrowski and Russ Kumbier. The two-year positions pay $3,500 annually, plus $25 per meeting. Information provided by each candidate follows. Steven Fladwood Age: 68 […]
Concerns raised that Union Grove at-risk counselor position is at risk
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Guidance counseling services could be restructured in the near future at Union Grove High School. But, after recently fielding concerns that citizens raised about programs for at-risk students, district officials emphasize that no firm decisions have been made. District Administrator Al Mollerskov said a review of […]
City plans to double your Independence Day fun
But even at $10,000 fireworks display is meager by comparison By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Two weeks after discussing at length the cost for City of Burlington-sponsored fireworks on the Fourth of July, the City Council on Tuesday voted to double the amount it spends on the annual display […]
Common sense, hard work, fiscal savvy favored in village election
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor Four candidates will vie for three Village of Waterford trustee positions in the April 3 election. Incumbent Ron Kluth faces challengers Steve Denman, Don Houston and Tamara Pollnow. Incumbent trustees Don Hewitt and Randy Harrington are not seeking re-election. The two-year positions p[ay $5,400 annually, […]
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