By Jason Arndt Editor Flippin’ Fabulous LLC features a plethora of handcrafted items made by more than 100 vendors, including 16 with reserved space, at its brick-and-mortar store in Burlington. Owned by Jessica Smith, of Wind Lake, the business began in 2016 after Smith decided to leave the insurance agency […]
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Best-selling author visits Waterford
Shelby Van Pelt’s novel continues to receive praise By Jason Arndt Editor New York Times best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt has experienced a whirlwind tour following the release of her debut novel called “Remarkably Bright Creatures” more than two years ago. Van Pelt, who hails from the Chicago suburbs, has […]
Hundreds help at annual Toy Run
Tri-County Riders makes 25 stops to pickup donations By Jason Arndt Editor On a sunny Sunday afternoon, hundreds of motorcyclists went on a mission to make Christmas possible for needy families in Racine, Walworth and Kenosha counties, with the Tri-County Riders holding the 30th annual Toy Run for Love, Inc. […]
County sets sales tax listening sessions
Proposal looks to offer significant property tax relief By Jason Arndt Editor Racine County officials are inviting residents to attend a series of listening sessions related to a proposed sales tax increase to offer property tax relief and fund essential services. The purpose of each listening session, including one scheduled […]
WGSD renews referendum attempt
Ask amount comes down after failure in spring By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Waterford Graded School District is going back to voters and seeking the authority to exceed the state’s tax levy caps in another attempt at an operating referendum question. At a special School Board meeting held Aug. 22, […]
Area skiing duo qualifies for world stage
By Jason Arndt Editor Zeke Tiedt, of Burlington, has been on the water for years, growing up in the area with his first foray in show skiing as a member of the Browns Lake Aquaducks. The same can be said for Makayla Bazeley, of Whitewater, a school record holder in […]
New facility headed for referendum
Union Grove approves November fire station ballot question By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The years-long discussion involving facility needs for the Union Grove-Yorkville Fire and Rescue Department will reach a new dimension this fall as voters have an opportunity to weigh in on the matter at the ballot box. Union Grove […]
Labor of Love Music Festival returns to humble roots
By Jason Arndt Editor The Labor of Love Music Festival hasn’t been held at its birthplace in the Town of Wheatland since 2019. However, after a five-year hiatus from the immediate area, Just Live, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness will bring back the […]
BHS grad has Grand Champion steer at State Fair
Grove graduate Miklaszewski shows top pig at fair By Jason Arndt Editor A Burlington High School graduate maintained Racine County’s legacy in the Wisconsin State Fair show ring last week by presenting a Grand Champion steer during the annual Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction. Luke Andis, who graduated from BHS […]
Nonprofit launched to help district community
BASD Foundation dedicated to assisting students, staff By Jason Arndt Editor A coalition of parents with children attending the Burlington Area School District has launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving equitable access to district opportunities. The BASD Foundation, led by a board of five community members, also looks to […]
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