Damage limited; cause still unknown, authorities say By Jason Arndt Editor Residents of a multi-unit apartment complex in the Village of Rochester were temporarily displaced Saturday after a fire damaged parts of building’s lower level. The cause, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, has not been determined as of […]
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Gooseberries employee charged with stealing nearly $55,000
A former cashier manager at Gooseberries Fresh Market, Burlington, has been accused of stealing nearly $55,000 from the Burlington grocery store. Jamie L. Szarfinski, 47, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court last month with theft in a business setting of between $10,000 and $100,000. The actual amount of the […]
Something’s brewing on Milwaukee Avenue
City confirms Starbucks’ planned arrival at shopping center By Jason Arndt Editor The burning question for motorists traveling near Fox River Plaza is what construction crews are building on the site of former Heavenly Cup Coffee kiosk at 1054 Milwaukee Ave. On Tuesday, City of Burlington officials had an answer […]
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The burning question for motorists traveling near Fox River Plaza is what construction crews are building on the site of former Heavenly Cup Coffee kiosk at 1054 Milwaukee Ave. On Tuesday, City of Burlington officials had an answer – confirming that a long-rumored Starbucks would locate at the site. As […]
Spring Election results
Here are the results of the contested local races from Tuesday’s election. All results are unofficial until certified following canvass. Waterford Union High School District referendum A referendum seeking nearly $10 million for maintenance and upgrades to facilities in the Waterford Union High School District passed by an unofficial one-vote […]
The season of fish fries (and desserts)
Kay Deschler (from left), Maryann Thorsen, Cary Madrigal, and Dina Calvino not only volunteer at the St. Robert Bellarmine fish fry, but also bake many of the treats on the dessert table. The Union Grove Church hosts six fish fries during lent. The final two are set for April […]
Referendum tops Waterford ballot
WUHS seeking nearly $10 million for upgrades A referendum seeking permission to borrow nearly $10 million for upgrades and expansion at Waterford Union High School is among the local matters that will be decided in Tuesday’s election. Local contests for village boards, town boards and school boards will dominate the […]
Bauman, Korb vie for District 4 seat
Candidates address long-term growth, attracting businesses By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington voters in the fourth aldermanic district will decide whether to retain incumbent Todd Bauman or elect challenger Frank Korb in Tuesday’s election. The two candidates advanced to the election following a February primary where Bauman garnered 63 […]
Challenger drops out of school board race
Remaining incumbents are safe bet to return to board By Jason Arndt Editor After ballots were printed for the April 2 spring election, challenger Mary Trottier decided not to pursue a Burlington Area School District Board of Education seat, which will likely lead to the return of both incumbents. Trottier, […]
Yuppie Hill: Where the girls do all the work
Local poultry farm has 30,000 laying hens By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Nearly 20 years ago, Lynn Lein’s son, Jason, brought home 12 laying hens. Now Yuppie Hill Poultry boasts roughly 30,000 birds. “I had no idea it would end up this big. I was working full-time in […]