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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
News from throughout Western Racine County.
A man suspected of fatally shooting another man during a home invasion in the Town of Norway Thursday evening reportedly turned himself into police in Hustisford Friday. Troy Hoffman, 40, was taken into custody on Friday afternoon, according to an updated Racine County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. A short time […]
A manhunt continued Friday morning for a 40-year-old man suspected in the fatal shooting of another man during a home invasion in the Town of Norway Thursday evening. Authorities are looking for Troy J. Hoffman, who is considered armed and dangerous, according to Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling. Hoffman is […]
Multiple people were injured Thursday afternoon in a two vehicle crash that occurred about 1:30 p.m. in the Town of Dover. One of the victims was ejected from a vehicle in the crash and was transported from the scene to a hospital by Flight for Life helicopter, according to the […]
All the peace and goodwill of the holidays does necessarily mean the roads are safer for motorists on their way to a family Christmas or New Year’s celebration. The Racine County Sheriff’s Department is in the midst of its annual holiday Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crackdown and […]
Enjoy a holiday video clip from a performance by the Burlington High School A Capella Choir Dec. 16 at Camp MacLean during the annual Rotary Club of Burlington Christmas luncheon.
Village Board defends local service against outside criticism By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While structural changes might be necessary in the road ahead, Rochester officials recently doubled down on their assertion the local fire company is adequately serving the community’s needs. Rochester Fire Company Chief Jack Biermann, Village Administrator-Treasurer Betty Novy […]
Construction eyed for 2020 once final approval is given By Jason Arndt Editor Racine County’s plan to replace the aging beach house at Einer Fischer Park came closer to fruition Dec. 16 when the county’s Economic Development and Land Use Planning Committee awarded a conditional use permit. Julie Anderson, Racine […]
Children, parents and grandparents get creative with Play-Doh recently during Waterford Public Library’s Ultimate Play Date, a workshop that offered youngsters a sample of some of the season’s hottest toys. (Photo by Maureen Vander Sanden)
Live Nativity has become 51-year tradition for local church By Jason Arndt Editor Community members can explore the real reason to celebrate Christmas at the 51st annual Christmas in the Barn held Dec. 24 at the John and Cindy Squire Farm, 26715 Church Road, Burlington. The annual event presented by […]
Fettes is one of 28 accused in Illinois crackdown By Jason Arndt Editor Former Burlington Town Board member Tyson Fettes had his status hearing on charges he solicited prostitutes in Rockford, Illinois, continued at a Dec. 13 appearance before judge Joseph McGraw of Winnebago County’s 17th Judicial Circuit Court. Fettes, […]
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