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Friday, January 10, 2025
News from throughout Western Racine County.
New program will use local repair shops instead of current facilities By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief State-required vehicle emission tests for Western Racine County residents – and their neighbors throughout this area of the state – will become considerably more convenient as of July 2. The state Department […]
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A 24-year-old man faces charges in both Milwaukee and Racine circuit courts after allegedly pawning stolen jewelry to support his heroin habit. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Circuit Court: Alan R. Eder, with court addresses listed in both Waterford township and […]
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A 20-year-old Racine man is charged with felony second-degree reckless endangerment after allegedly trying to mow down patrons in the parking lot of a popular sports bar. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Circuit Court: The manager of Players Park Tavern, located […]
Police officers run to raise funds to support county program By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer On a breezy Tuesday evening, Western Racine County Special Olympics Agency Manager Donna McKusker had tears in her eyes. Ten City of Burlington cops, several Racine County Sheriff’s deputies and a host of children […]
Health insurance, fund balance remain hot buttons for BASD By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When the Burlington Area School District School Board votes on Monday to accept the proposed 2012-13 budget, expect some hearty disagreements on principle. That much at least was evident Monday night as the BASD finance and […]
Pedersens make a move in BASD music department By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Burlington Area School District band teacher Ron Pedersen knows he will be fighting the clock this summer. So as soon as he returns from a brief vacation June 18, he’s planning on spending about 12 hours a […]
County race was only one to buck Walker’s Republican wave By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The balance of power in the hotly contested state Senate rests with the voters in the heart of Racine County where Democratic challenger John Lehman scored a 1 percent victory over incumbent Republican […]
The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce, along with sponsors Runzheimer International and Latitudes Travel, welcome the Waterford River Market back to its roots in Ten Club Park every Wednesday now through Oct. 10, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Our regular vendors requested the move back to Ten Club,” said […]
Local Nestle plant saves money, finds satisfaction in conservation efforts By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Nestlé’s Burlington factory is widely known for turning out all kinds of confectionary treats that come in one delicious color – chocolate brown. However, in recent years officials at the factory have been working […]
Problem with original procedure posed a liability By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer A joint meeting between the City of Burlington Common Council and the Board of Public Works cleared the way Wednesday night for the city to rebid its wastewater treatment plant upgrade project. Due to an error in the […]
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