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Thursday, November 14, 2024
News from throughout Western Racine County.
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Officials in the Town of Lyons are hoping to convince Talmer Bank and Trust to reconsider its decision to close the branch office at 1479 Creekside Drive, in the heart of Lyons. And if that doesn’t work, town officials are inviting other banks to […]
January’s students of the month at Union Grove High School are left side, front to back: Rose Daniels, Ashley Buckner, Rachael Peterson, and Alexander Clark; right side: Austin Willkomm, Rebecca Brandies, Kylea Geiss, Andrew Kiedrowski. Missing from photo: Bethany Rennock and Kody Kortendick.” The Bronco Students of the Month program recognizes students from each […]
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer This time, you can’t blame it on the post office. A $22 bill for annual rent due from 1988 to 2010 arrived at the Waterford Town Hall this month. It is being paid, but under protest and with conditions. The invoice was prepared Feb. 9 […]
Man was convicted of jumping BHS student who was jogging The man convicted of attacking a Burlington High School student while she was jogging off campus nearly a year ago, was sentenced to seven years in prison last week in Racine County Circuit Court. Judge Allan Torhorst sentenced Bradley J. […]
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer Racine County Metro Drug Unit agents raided a Vine Street apartment in Union Grove Feb. 14 after receiving a tip that marijuana was being sold out of the apartment and a vehicle. Charged with multiple felonies after execution of their search warrant is Koy Brixius, […]
Coupon snipping pays off for military families By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer Robyn Schowengerdt, 19, of Waterford, knows her mom, Debra, is not a big fan of clipping coupons for the family’s use. So, Robyn knew something was up when she came across Debra sitting at their kitchen counter, busily […]
Energy-conscious students can win an iPad, cash for their school Way to Save, Burlington! the one-of-a-kind local energy-saving initiative is launching a competition among local schools to help get students and their families involved in the effort. The winning school will get $500 and one lucky student will win an […]
By Julie Rossman Correspondent Ryan Luxem was a young boy who loved art. After a difficult 4-1/2 year battle with cancer, Ryan died in late 2010 before he could finish what he had started. Now others are inspired to help continue the charitable causes that Ryan championed while alive. Ryan’s […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The road to seeking a final determination on construction details near the intersection of Highways 83 and 20 along Main Street in Waterford is moving forward. In a joint meeting held last week, members of the Waterford Village Board and Plan Commission discussed a tentative timeline […]
BHS students involved in extra-curricular activities excel in classroom By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Wondering just how much participating in extra-curricular activities benefits students, Burlington High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Eric Plitzuweit decided to run the numbers recently. What he found is stunning. While non-participants have an average […]
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