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Saturday, January 11, 2025
News from throughout Western Racine County.
In a case that took 3-1/2 years to come to trial, a Waterford woman has been convicted of negligent operation of a motor vehicle in the death of an East Troy restaurateur. According to court records, Danielle A. Grooms was found guilty of the charge after a six-day jury […]
Donations spur upgrades to science labs as school prepares for 100th anniversary By Jason Arndt Editor Catholic Central High School is moving forward with plans to remodel facilities, upgrade classrooms and enhance technology, all of which will be in place for the 2020-21 school year. The upgrades, according to Principal […]
While the corona virus is getting the lion’s share of media coverage, the flu remains a much bigger threat for residents of Western Racine County. Officials with the Central Racine County Health Department say a flu shot and good hygiene are the best defense as the virus has not […]
Locals push to get HGTV to do village makeover By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer In just a couple of days, a video project in Waterford has gone viral locally, with more than 1,200 people joining the social media group for the project with videos being produced and sent to HGTV […]
Facility administrator says group is looking to develop revenue streams By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Senior Activity Center could receive another rent-free year pending approval of a lease agreement with the City of Burlington at a Feb. 4 Common Council meeting. According to city officials, the lease agreement remains […]
The driver formally charged with hit and run for allegedly striking and injury a man who was clearing snow from his driveway in Union Grove Jan. 17 told investigators he heard a thump but thought he struck an animal so he did not stop. James O. McKnight, 43, was charged […]
It took nearly a year to replace spire toppled in Feb. 2019 wind storm By Jason Arndt Editor Officials at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burlington can rejoice knowing a new steeple and cross is at the top of their building. The new steeple, which was installed on Jan. 15, […]
Officials at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burlington can rejoice knowing a new steeple and cross is at the top of their building. The new steeple, which was installed on Jan. 15, replaces a damaged 18-foot-long steeple toppled from its perch last February. The story of the nearly yearlong […]
Agency will again provide village’s park and rec service By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After what has been characterized as a successful pilot launch, Union Grove officials have agreed to renew their relationship with Racine Family YMCA for parks and recreation programs in the future. The Village Board on Jan. 13 […]
City to seek grants to help pay for Maryland Avenue upgrades By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Common Council on Tuesday endorsed a resolution to support adding bike and pedestrian amenities as part of the Maryland Avenue reconstruction project slated for 2021. Director of Public Works Peter Riggs, who explained […]
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