By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Excellence is something that has come to be expected of the Burlington High School forensics team. The Demons proved it once again April 20. BHS earned the prestigious “Excellence in Speech” award at the annual Wisconsin State Speech Festival at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The […]
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Calm explanation follows harsh words at WWMD meeting
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A report in the April 20 Waterford Post about a navigational dredging project for Tichigan Lake and the Fox River churned up high drama at the April 28 meeting of the Waterford Waterway Management District – complete with insulting comments and a veiled threat to […]
Tuesday’s election is unlike any other
Voters must deal with crossover temptation, fake candidates By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Local voters have a chance to make history Tuesday when polls open for primaries in the unprecedented recall elections for governor, lieutenant governor and four state senate seats. However, with the ballot dotted with “placeholder” […]
Recall effort kicks in to oust WSD commissioner
And, yes, grinder pumps are involved By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor Add Bill Gerard, the president of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD), to the list of people being targeted for recall this year. On April 30, former WSD commissioner Dan Dickinson filed papers of his intent to gather […]
What teens don’t know may hurt them
Many students still have misconceptions on issues of sex, health department says A recent survey of local ninth graders indicates many teens here are still in the dark when it comes to issues related to teen sexuality. And that ignorance can lead to behavior that threatens health and risks […]
‘Larry Moss for Money’ celebrates life with spirit
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor During his 27 years, Larry Moss took good care to enjoy his life and everything that was part of it, recalled Jessie Bertrang, his sister. Born and raised in Burlington, Larry enjoyed riding his motorcycle all around the country, Bertrang said. “He also went skydiving […]
Brittle bones can’t break family bonds
Under intense scrutiny of baseless abuse probe, Dahl family comes through for ailing daughter By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When 4-year-old Eve Dahl arrived at Karcher Middle School Friday morning, she was all decked out in pink – right down to the pink cast on her left foot. […]
School District heads talk to and learn from each other
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The five public school districts that serve students in elementary, middle and high school throughout the greater Waterford area have been in the midst of a busy, productive year, officials said recently. These school districts are Waterford Union High School; Washington-Caldwell; North Cape; Drought (Norway Joint […]
Internet sting nabs local man
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A 34-year-old Rochester man has been charged with two felony counts of possession of child pornography. Ryan P. Josing, 300 E. Spring St., was arrested after Racine County investigators received a tip from a Walworth County Sheriff’s Department detective who was conducting an undercover operation […]
Homeowner charged with reverse drive-by shooting
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Two teens who were test-driving a truck they recently repaired were allegedly shot at sometime after midnight April 29 by a Union Grove homeowner who apparently mistook them for criminals intent on mischief. Brian S. Allyn, 55, 1222 Sta te St., Union Grove, is charged […]
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