The City of Burlington fire station will get a new roof this year. On Tuesday the City Council unanimously approved contract with Carlson Racine Roofing in the amount of $21,960. That amount will cover the cost of reroofing the center section of the building that covers the department’s apparatus bays. […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
DOROTHY L. SOLOFRA
Dorothy L. Solofra, 81, Burlington, died peacefully at her home on March 12, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27, 1930, in Chicago, to the late Charles and Emily (Rezabek) Verba. She spent her early life and received her education in Chicago. On Jan. 14, […]
ELLEN L. DAVID
Ellen L. David, 85, died peacefully at her residence in Racine, March 8, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 21, 1926, in Burlington, to the late Adolph P. and Grace M. (Deist) Marck. The Marck family was related to the Karcher, Runkel and Rietbrock families, all early […]
WILLIAM G. ROSENBERGER
William G. ‘Bill’ Rosenberger, 62, of Loyal, died March 8, 2012, in Arcadia, from injuries sustained in a truck accident. He was born on July 31, 1949, in Greendale, to James and Alice (Gibbon) Rosenberger. He was raised and received his education in the Milwaukee area, graduating from Burlington Catholic […]
Real estate market lags as inventory is reduced
Latest figures show prices are down due to sale of distressed properties By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although our local counties fall below the state average in home sales and home prices, a local real estate expert is optimistic about future figures. The Wisconsin Realtors Association recently released its housing […]
Bronco Hall of Fame seeks nominees
The Union Grove Union High School Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for 2012. The committee invites the community and Union Grove High School alumni to think back to those memorable years and send in nominations of distinguished graduates of UGUHS. Past or present teachers, advisors, coaches, administrators, and […]
The last of its kind
The Book Cellar closes its doors By Tracy Ouellette Staff writer For sisters Sandy Becker and Pam Christiansen, owning and operating The Book Cellar in downtown Waterford for nearly two decades was an act of love. The joy received by sharing their love of books and reading to the community […]
‘Sound of Music’ hits the stage at UG High School
Cassy Maurer, playing the part of Maria, says a prayer for the Von Trapp children during a dress rehearsal of Union Grove High School’s upcoming musical production of “The Sound of Music.” Performances are at 7 p.m., March 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets, $5, are available at the door or in […]
RICHARD M. MADISON
Richard M. Madison, 74, Rochester, died March 10, 2012, on his 56th wedding anniversary, at LifeCare Hospital in Pewaukee. He was born on March 13, 1937, in Franklin, to the late Myron and Phyllis (Weytens) Madison. He spent his early life in Big Bend, and attended the Ag School in […]
Village officials cool to the idea of earlier liquor sales
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a recent change that loosened restrictions at the state level, Union Grove officials will likely maintain a status-quo approach when it comes to regulating when retailers can sell alcoholic beverages within the village. Wisconsin lawmakers late last year approved Act 97, which shortens the restriction […]