North Cape Lutheran Church, 2644 124th St., Franksville, will hold its rally day Sunday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. The sanctuary will be filled with balloons and streamers to be made to look like a child’s birthday party. All kids in attendance will be given noisemakers to come running in […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
Local business leaders cruise in pontoon classroom
A pontoon classroom tailored towards Waterford-area business leaders was hosted Aug. 8 by the Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) Marketing Committee and the Waterford Chamber of Commerce. The crowd enjoyed an afternoon tour on a pontoon boat, cruising the Fox River water impoundment for more than an hour. This year’s […]
WGSD budget may ask for more tax dollars
WGSD budget may ask for more tax dollars By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Taxpayers in the Waterford Graded School District might see a 3 percent increase in taxes, based on preliminary data shared earlier this month. Superintendent Chris Joch briefly discussed the process of building the district’s 2013-14 budget at the […]
Postcard utility bills may go the way of the dinosaur – if new state law stands its ground
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Due to a new state law that requires the safeguarding of information about utility bills, the Village of Union Grove might need to spend $1,000 to purchase new equipment in order to come into compliance with the recently passed Wisconsin Act 25. And, unless amendments now […]
World War II memorial travels to Vets Home Sept. 8
WW II vets’ names sought for program booklet The Traveling World War II Memorial, transported by the Pillars of Honor, Inc., will be at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Racine and Kenosha County, the event will include a formal […]
High school to present 2013-14 budget Aug. 27
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Taxpayers are welcome to voice their opinions and cast their votes on a proposed 2013-14 budget for Waterford Union High School. The school district’s proposed budget will be presented at an annual meeting being held Tuesday, Aug. 27. It features a 0.92 percent decrease in the […]
Joining the staff
New Burlington Area School District staff this year are: (front from left) Michelle Vendegna, James Dannert, Katie Mennecke, Ashley Easterwood; (second row) Cassie DaValt, Crystal Vena, Kelly Kirschling, Michelle Simicek; (third row) Rebecca Ivkovich, Amanda Thate, Darlene Rivest, Jenny Torretta; (fourth row) Jake Armstrong, Travis Alexander, MacKenzie Ferstenou, Shannon Wiswell; […]
No barking up the wrong tree during pursuit
Quick action by Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy K-9 Friday resulted in the arrest of a suspect reportedly hiding in a partially wooded area to avoid other deputies who were searching for him. According to a media release from the Sheriff’s Department, deputies were investigating a domestic abuse incident at about […]
With parts of Highway 164 gone, find another way to get there
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A complete closure in the marsh area of Highway 164 between East River Bay and Beach roads began Aug. 19. Barricades are tight along the entire roadway. Traci Gengler, the DOT project manager, asks that people be aware they need to find alternate routes to get […]
Ready to serve
A group of youngsters play volleyball at St. Mary’s Home and School Association event in Echo Park on Aug. 16. The association sponsors the family-friendly events to bring those involved with the parochial schools together. (Jennifer Eisenbart photo)
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