A Waterford man who was clocked speeding in Wind Lake April 3 is now facing felony charges after police allegedly found heroin on him. Eric Sonnichsen, 31, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court April 4 with felony drug possession charge as well misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Sonnichsen has […]
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Core Group purchase delayed
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Core Group II purchase of land in the downtown redevelopment area has hit a snag. When the group – led by Tom Stelling and Bill Stone – offered to purchase the land for its assessed value of $70,000, they did ask if there was […]
City clears way for new development near Pick ‘n Save
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A planned retail development on the edge of the current Pick ‘n Save property at 980 Milwaukee Ave. moved forward Tuesday night. The City of Burlington Plan Commission approved a certified survey map for the site, which will be a small business development on currently undeveloped […]
Deputy dog helps officer take a bite out of crime
One of the Racine County Sheriff’s Department dogs should be getting partial credit in an arrest on Saturday. Cody Nicoletti, 30, of Kansasville, remained in Racine County Jail Monday after he allegedly approached and then assaulted a deputy around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Nicoletti was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit […]
Local clean sweep set for April 23
Seven area communities are again teaming up to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste, appliances and medication. The annual clean sweep is set for Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the City of Burlington Public Works Facility, 2200 S. Pine St., Burlington. Unlike prior […]
In honor of Amy: Friends rally ‘round local attorney to raise funds for cancer organization
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sunday was, in Amy Zott’s own words, like attending her own funeral. In an afternoon of amazing support and friendship, Zott greeted hundreds that turned out at Veterans Terrace for a fundraiser that will send thousands of dollars to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Many spent […]
Tax bills impacted by ‘incomplete’ process, residents upset
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Village of Waterford President Tom Roanhouse minced no words Monday. “You’ve bungled this so bad that no body trusts us. You should be ashamed of yourself.” This strong statement from Roanhouse was a sampling of some of the sentiments the Waterford Village Board shared with outside […]
DPW supervisor loses job in reorganization
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Citing a study made after new Director of Public Works Jim Bergles came on in December, the City of Burlington eliminated the position of DPW supervisor last week. The decision was made in closed session following the Common Council meeting April 6, and announced following the […]
BHS senior headed to national 4-H conference
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Burlington High School senior Abby Korb first applied to attend the 2016 National 4-H Conference, she thought she’d be lucky just to win her county nomination. “Honestly, when I applied, I thought I’d be honored just to get it at the county level,” she explained. […]
Geason leaves behind legacy as local GOP leader
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In a week where most political pundits were predicting Wisconsin could turn the tide of the Republican Presidential nomination, one of the party’s biggest local supporters died without seeing all the action. Bob Geason, who spent his early years in Union Grove before moving to Burlington, […]
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