Could findings impact closely contested state Senate race? The Racine County Sheriff’s Department is investigating citizen complaints of “voting irregularities” associated with the June 5 recall election in the county. The sheriff’s office notified the media Thursday afternoon of the investigation, which was requested by District Attorney Richard Chiapete […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
EUNICE M. SANDERS
Eunice Mae (Tucker) Sanders, 82, Waterford, died peacefully June 12, 2012, at her home. She was born July 12, 1929, to the late Margaret and Wilbur Tucker in Pierpont S.D. where she received her schooling. She married Paul Sanders in Aberdeen S.D., Sept. 3, 1949. They moved to southern Wisconsin […]
Beach advisory lifted
A water quality advisory at the public beach on Bohners Lake in the Town of Burlington was lifted Wednesday, one day after it was imposed. Samples of water collected at the beach Wednesday tested safe for swimming, according to officials with the Western Racine County Health Department. The advisory – […]
Pageant entrant wins Miss Wisconsin prelim
Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest Stephanie Kok showed off her talent Wednesday evening at Miss Wisconsin – and made a major splash. Kok won her section’s talent preliminary, defeating 11 other entries in the preliminaries at the pageant. The preliminary competition is broken down into two groups, with 12 young women […]
Smiles scarce as budget passes
BASD budget compromise leaves both sides wanting By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Burlington Area School District’s Board of Education managed to pass its 2012-13 budget Monday night. Whether it will stand up to the kind of brutal scrutiny that was exhibited at last August’s annual meeting remains to be […]
Motorcyclist critically injured in Sunday crash near Burlington
A Franksville man remained in critical condition Wednesday following a motorcycle crash Sunday evening just west of Burlington in the Town of Spring Prairie. Kyle Castellion, 22, was taken to a Milwaukee area hospital by medical helicopter following the crash, which occurred on Highway DD near Gardner Road, according to […]
Dairy destination
Tours of fifth-generation farm highlights dairy breakfast By Maureen Vander Sanden Staff writer For brothers Marc and Scott Nelson, dairy farming is more than a business. “It’s a lifestyle,” 37-year-old Marc said on a hot afternoon, shortly after he and Scott, 30, finished a second round of milking their 300 […]
High achievers with big hearts
Each year the graduation program at Burlington High School includes a list of class accomplishments. Woven throughout the long list of achievements of the Class of 2012 is a common thread – service. As a whole, the class logged nearly 20,000 community service hours, with 14 of the 300 graduates […]
Water quality advisory posted at Bohners Lake beach
Local public health officials posted a water quality advisory Tuesday at the public beach on Bohners Lake in the Town of Burlington. According to a release from the Western Racine County Health Department, the water at the beach was posted “poor” because at its current bacterial level the water could […]
Lehman gains 55 votes in canvass
His victory is pending recount decision by Wanggaard By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A canvass of the 21st Senate District recall election completed Tuesday morning increased the margin of victory for challenger John Lehman over incumbent Republican Van Wanggaard by 55 votes. The margin of victory now stands at […]
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