The Town of Raymond is accepting ”Volunteer Application Forms” for anyone interested in serving on the town’s Planning Commission. The term of office expires May 2017. The Town is also accepting applications for serving on the town’s Storm Water Utility District. A position on the SWUD recently opened up. […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Search back on to fill Washington-Caldwell School Board vacancy
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After one month with a full, fresh-faced, five-person School Board in place, Washington-Caldwell officials are going back to familiar territory. The search is on for a new board member. Yvonne McGilvary, who was elected April 1 to fill one of two vacancies on the school […]
BASD projects tax increase
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The cost of doing business for the Burlington Area School District looks to be going up again this year. With the added cost of 4-year-old kindergarten – a one-year, district-bears-all cost before state aid kicks in – the preliminary estimates from the district indicate a 3.78 […]
Graham Public Library summer reading program theme announced
Readers of all ages will explore all things underground this summer as Graham Public Library presents “Fizz Boom, Read!” during its summer library program, in the gym at the Union Grove Elementary School. No registration required. Activities may include science experiments, robot building, Grossology fun, nature exploration and more. […]
Metal falls off one train, rips fuel tank of another — diesel spill cleanup could take months
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A device known as a knuckle coupler fell off a freight train traveling on the Wisconsin Central railroad tracks near Honey Creek Sunday evening. As a result, a second freighter incurred fuel tank damage after hitting the coupler later that evening. The resulting diesel fuel […]
Wieters hired as new CCHS principal
Catholic Central High School announced the hiring of David Wieters as the school’s new principal. Wieters replaces Eric Henderson, who is leaving to pursue a coaching position at North Dakota State University. Wieters has 11 years of experience as a principal in the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee […]
Flying the colors
With Memorial Day almost upon us, American flags were hung around the Veterans Memorial at Echo Park last week. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
BASD to pass insurance hike on to staff
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Like so many other businesses, health insurance survives on making more money than it puts out. Unfortunately for the Burlington Area School District, that axiom will mean higher deductibles or premium payments from staff members in the future. Because of several high-expense claims this year, BASD’s […]
City OKs $25,000 for pool repairs
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As Burlington City Administrator Kevin Lahner so succinctly put it Tuesday night, the city is at a crossroads with the Burlington Community Pool. After a lengthy discussion in the Committee of the Whole meeting, the City Council approved up to $25,000 to be given for repair […]
Devastating drug
Mary Jane Whitemore, clinical director for Behavior Health Services of Racine County, answers a question Tuesday night during the Racine County Heroin Summit held at Burlington High School. Officials from the criminal justice system, medical and social service fields explained the devastating impact the growing use of heroin has had […]
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