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Friday, January 3, 2025
News from throughout Western Racine County.
Bone marrow drive set for benefit of local boy By Julie Rossman Correspondent Shaymus Guinn is an 11-year-old boy who has endured so much more than any child should have to. Diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in 2008, Shaymus has undergone chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant and surgery. Now, he is […]
Comparison shows district delivers good value to taxpayers By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief When some Burlington Area School District residents rallied late last summer against a property tax increase proposed by school district officials, the rallying cry was that the district wasn’t doing enough to hold the line on […]
Police fire tear gas into residence during afternoon-long incident Racine County SWAT team members in full tactical gear took a man into custody at a Town of Burlington residence about 5:15 p.m. Thursday following a several-hour standoff. It is not know what condition the man was in, but it […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer After two weeks of uncertainty about who the replacement would be for Burlington Area School District Superintendent David Moyer, the district announced his likely replacement Thursday – Assistant Superintendent Peter Smet. A BASD School Board action meeting is set for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at […]
Local man launches drive to supply comfort goods for soldiers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Al Musilek’s son spent time serving his country in Iraq and Afghanistan, he got a hard lesson in just what the United State military provides a soldier – and what it doesn’t. “If you’re […]
New store owner preserves, promotes the sweet sound of vinyl By TS Targos Correspondent Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Tim Townsend opened Black Circle Records – a store specializing in music, record players and music memorabilia from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Townsend said he hopes the store […]
Jacob Sterr gets a hug from his mother, Cindy Polansky (above), after being sworn in as a City’s of Burlington police officer March 6. Sterr is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is expected to start field training locally next week. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
The City of Burlington fire station will get a new roof this year. On Tuesday the City Council unanimously approved contract with Carlson Racine Roofing in the amount of $21,960. That amount will cover the cost of reroofing the center section of the building that covers the department’s apparatus bays. […]
Latest figures show prices are down due to sale of distressed properties By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although our local counties fall below the state average in home sales and home prices, a local real estate expert is optimistic about future figures. The Wisconsin Realtors Association recently released its housing […]
The Union Grove Union High School Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for 2012. The committee invites the community and Union Grove High School alumni to think back to those memorable years and send in nominations of distinguished graduates of UGUHS. Past or present teachers, advisors, coaches, administrators, and […]
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