Three children to exhibit at annual fair this week By Jason Arndt Editor Jessica and Scott Bailey’s children worked day and night on their projects for the Racine County Fair. The children – Kyle, 15, Brooklyn, 13, and Jameson, 10 – started work bright and early in the morning to […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
City officials welcome new owners of former Friary property
By Jason Arndt EDITOR When Bear Real Estate Group bought the Franciscan Friary property along Browns Lake Drive, city officials were under the impression the sprawling parcel of land would accommodate a large-scale housing development, which has been one of the key needs under Burlington’s Vision 2040 plan. Bear Real […]
County taps new Emergency Management Coordinator
For a little more than three months, the Racine County Office of Emergency Management operated without a permanent emergency management coordinator, but the Board of Supervisors in late June filled the void. Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Alexander Freeman, who received an appointment from Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, was confirmed […]
Pilot error caused balloon crash with train
By Jason Arndt EDITOR A federal agency identified pilot error as the root cause of a hot-air balloon collision with a Canadian National train last year in downtown Burlington. The National Transportation Safety Board, which spent more than a year investigating the crash, made the conclusion in its final report […]
Waterford’s ACT test scores on the upswing
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School’s ACT test scores continue gaining momentum, based on recently revealed results from the current school year. At a meeting May 22, Principal Dan Foster presented the School Board with an overview of the standardized test data for the 2022-23 school year and […]
Village moves forward on splash pad project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After months of deliberation, Union Grove officials are moving forward on the planned installation of a splash pad with votes tied to two key components of the project. At its most recent meeting May 22, the Village Board, on a 6-1 vote, officially accepted Racine County’s […]
District superintendent to step down from leadership post
By Jason Arndt Editor Superintendent Stephen Plank, of the Burlington Area School District, will resign from his leadership post at the end of the school year. According to a news release from the district, Plank submitted his letter of resignation to the School Board on May 18, informing officials his […]
Property paramedics
PuroClean, of Burlington, touts service to community By Jason Arndt Editor When business owners and residents experience property damage, like flooded basements and smoky buildings caused by fire, they often seek immediate remediation assistance. However, at times, it could be difficult to find dedicated services in some portions of Southeast […]
Some movement planned on the Chestnut Street loop
Runaway proposes expansion, others have relocation plans By Jason Arndt Editor The Chestnut Street loop in downtown Burlington will undergo a business shakeup with a proposed expansion of the Runaway Micropub and Nanobrewery and the planned move of Burlington Menswear to the former Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce office. Owner […]
City could receive additional support for Echo Lake Dam project
By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington could receive more financial assistance to repair the Echo Lake Dam under a motion passed by a state committee. Burlington native and State Rep. Robin Vos, R – Rochester, said in a May 19 announcement the Joint Committee on Finance has accepted […]
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