Members begin terms today At its annual meeting held Feb. 19, Absolutely Waterford elected a new Board of Directors to continue carrying forward its mission to revitalize Main Street and beyond. Past President Morena Marquez, owner of Martini MO’z finished out her term Feb. 28. Taking over the reins starting […]
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Abduction attempt shocks community
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Despite lots of tips and plenty of interviews and investigation, no suspect has been named by the Racine County Sheriff’s Office in an alleged abduction attempt of a 15-year-old Waterford High School student as she walked home from school Feb. 20. “It is still under investigation,” […]
Union Grove man wins Farmers Grow Communities award
Dave Daniels, of Mighty Grand Dairy in Union Grove, has been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, a program sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, which gives farmers the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation direct to their favorite local nonprofit organizations. To further support counties declared disaster […]
Partisan politics marks School Board election
Race features deep divisions between candidates and their supporters By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the primary round firmly behind them and April’s general election still ahead, the first salvos in what will likely be a contentious School Board election were fired this week. Votes in last week’s primary […]
Sheriff deputies respond to 77 snow-related vehicle incidents
During the peak of this week’s snowstorm, deputies with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department responded to 77 calls for assistance from motorists, according to department officials. The snow-related calls, which came in between 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and 10 a.m. Feb. 27, resulted in only minor injuries for several drivers. […]
City is in talks to bring another hospital to Burlington
United Hospital System expressed interest in wake of Aurora’s decision to close O.B. department By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Officials with United Hospital System of Kenosha and the City of Burlington are in talks that could lead to the construction of a second hospital in Burlington. Mayor Bob Miller […]
Housing market had a January thaw
Number of homes sold in area was at six-year high for the month By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Although January is typically one of the slowest months for home sales, last month bucked that trend and provided a bit more evidence the housing market is in good position for […]
DOT issues travel advisory
As snow continues to fall in the southeast region of Wisconsin, travel on area freeways and roadways is becoming increasingly hazardous. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeing increased run-off vehicles in Racine, Kenosha and Waukesha counties. The DOT warns of low visibility and continued slippery conditions throughout the evening. […]
Burlington declares snow emergency; no parking on city streets
The City of Burlington has declared a snow emergency as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. That means until further notice parking is prohibited on all city streets to accommodate snow plowing and removal efforts.
Light borrowing leads to heavy lifting
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 32-year-old Waterford man is charged with stealing more then $16,000 worth of aluminum concrete forms from two area businesses. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Circuit Court: Kenneth Lorenz, of North Seventh Street, asked the owners of two construction-related Waterford businesses for […]
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