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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Man sentenced for toppling statue
A Burlington man accused of pulling the city’s Abraham Lincoln statue from its base in January has been convicted and sentenced to probation. Jacob Hinds, 22, pleaded no contest Nov. 11 to a misdemeanor charge of criminal damage to property in the wake of the incident that took place Jan. […]
City delays action on trash bin requirements
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A proposed switch in how to deal with garbage in the downtown business district of the City of Burlington was tabled Nov. 8 after a heated discussion on just what the city was trying to accomplish. The City of Burlington Plan Commission was considering amending the […]
‘Orange Crush’ to be featured on PBS
The Burlington High School pep – and rock ‘n roll – band “Orange Crush” will make its television debut Thursday. The band will be featured on the Wisconsin Public Television show “Wisconsin Life,” the final episode of the season of which will air Thursday at 7 p.m. on WPT and […]
Students making plans for Denmark trip
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A group of Burlington High School students who have played host to students from Denmark twice in the last two school years will get a chance to make a reciprocal trip. The Burlington Area School District School Board unanimously approved the motion for planning to move […]
District hires communications coordinator
After narrowing the field two weeks ago, the Burlington Area School District chose Julie Thomas to fill its new communications coordinator position last week. Thomas, who used to hold the same position at Valparaiso University, was approved by the School Board Monday night at the board’s monthly meeting, and is […]
Town holding the line on taxes as budget approved
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Town of Waterford is holding its 2017 tax levy about even, with most taxpayers not expected to see a tax increase. The Town Board approved the 2017 budget and tax levy at Tuesday night’s meeting. The general property tax levy approved Tuesday night was $2.02 […]
Crash sends teenager to hospital
A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of highways 36 and W Nov. 9 will likely result in criminal charges for one of the drivers. According to the City of Burlington Police Department, Jacob Horsch allegedly ran a red light traveling south on Highway 36 last week. The female driver of […]
Waterford students safe after ‘not credible’ threat
Waterford Union High School Superintendent Keith Brandstetter said a Snapchat threat made Wednesday has been dealt with appropriately. Brandstetter said he was made aware of a student statement on Snapchat late Wednesday, and involved the Racine County Sheriff’s Department to investigate. He said Friday that the sheriff’s department called them […]
Village sets fees for refuse, recycling
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Village of Waterford officials have a number of changes in the pipeline for garbage and recycling service in the new year, following a plan that was minted this week. The Village Board on Nov. 14 adopted a resolution that sets the stage for a new way […]
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