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Saturday, December 28, 2024
News from throughout Western Racine County.
Burlington Area School District School Board challengers Philip Ketterhagen and Roger Koldeway claimed the top two spots and incumbents Susan Kessler and John Anderson also advanced in Tuesday’s primary election. Falling out of contention were Scott Elbein and Megan Shuemate. With all precincts reported the unofficial standings are: Philip Ketterhagen […]
For the first time, voters will be asked to show ID Polls in Western Racine County opened at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. as voters in the Burlington and Waterford areas trim the list of candidates for local school boards. This is the first election in […]
Here is a list of local polling places that will accommodate voters in their respective communities for the Feb. 21 Burlington Area School District School Board election: • City of Burlington residents living in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2 cast ballots at Cross Lutheran Church, 126 Chapel Terrace, and those […]
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.36 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.51, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer After a brief discussion regarding, of all things, lines on a map, the City of Burlington Plan Commission unanimously approved a site plan for LDV, Inc. to expand in the Burlington Industrial Park. The Plan Commission also approved a certified survey map that designated the […]
By Karen Morgan Contributor While some people still associate the French language with cuisine, art and fashion, students studying French at Waterford Union High School recently explored the important uses of French in today’s job market. Marc Schroeder, a graduate of UW-Whitewater in French (and former WUHS graduate) recently spent […]
A family dispute that led to violence at a Town of Yorkville home last October has resulted in a felony battery charge against a Burlington man. Jason Michael Schwartz, 29, was charged recently in Racine County Circuit Court with substantial battery, a Class I felony, and disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, […]
Incumbents, challengers take opposite sides in School Board race By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Late last August, the Burlington Area School District became a battleground between the current School Board and a group citizens upset with the board’s tax levy hike. Now, with the primary election for two available […]
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer In a sure sign of the times, the Town of Waterford recently set up a drive-up drug collection box that is positioned outside the Town Police Department at 415 N. Milwaukee St. The box offers a safe and alternative way for people throughout western Racine […]
Catholic Central will provide iPads for all students next year By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief While most schools are keeping their options open as they test the digital waters, Catholic Central High School in Burlington is prepared to take a quantum leap into the technology pool next school […]
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