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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
News from throughout Western Racine County.
Organization growing leaders By Jason Arndt Editor When some people hear about FFA, they often only envision farming. But area high school students said there is more to the national organization than just this portion of agriculture. The students – who attend Waterford, Union Grove and Burlington – look to […]
After three residents filed candidacy papers for the Common Council’s fourth district, there will be a primary election, which is set for Tuesday. The candidates, including one incumbent, explained why they are seeking the seat along with their vision for the future. The primary election, meanwhile, will reduce the field […]
Crime Stoppers of Racine County has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of the personal responsible for the apparent hit and run death of Keith Brown, of Raymond, on Nov. 27. The anonymous tip agency is offering a $2,000 reward for information that leads to the culprit. […]
Local hobby store’s indoor RC track gains faithful following By Chad Hensiak Correspondent In 2011, Scott and Kristen Parks opened a small metal detector store on Chestnut Street in Burlington. Interest in their product line was high, and it was not long before they outgrew that location and began looking […]
Jaycees ice fishing derby set for Saturday By Jason Arndt Editor Featuring music and raffles, the eighth annual Off the Hook Ice Fishing Derby, which is set for Saturday at Fischer Park on Browns Lake features something for everyone. The fishing derby, hosted by the Burlington Jaycees, has attracted hundreds […]
A Rochester woman is charged with theft and unauthorized use of an entity’s identifying information for allegedly using the credentials of a Waterford travel agency for her personal gain. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Court Jan. 31, Melanie L. Langley, 60, is accused of using the […]
Agricultural chores went on as other businesses closed By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While schools, businesses and government offices closed during last week’s record-setting freeze, law enforcement personnel, emergency responders and farmers had no option but to brave the arctic air. Mike Fenske, of Wheatland, was one of several area […]
Local woman has special bond to World War I exhibit By Jason Arndt Editor Jane Schmidt did not realize her grandfather was one of several people featured in Wisconsin Veterans Museum display chronicling the untold stories of those who served in World War I until her father received a phone […]
So what’s it like to have no choice but to work in the bone-chilling cold – the kind that clutched the area in its icy grip last week? For two local farmers that question is answered with a bit of resignation (there’s no other choice) and preparation (taking steps […]
Trustee raises concern over lack of visibility for emergency responders By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Recent concerns from the Rochester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company have prompted village officials to dust off an issue last explored three years ago about uniform house number signs. Trustee Russ Kumbier asked that he and […]
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