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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Union Grove

Ecumenical Thanksgiving service planned

People of all faiths are invited to a service of praise and thanksgiving at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Yorkville United Methodist Church at 17645 Old Yorkville Rd., Union Grove. Participating pastors and their congregations are Rev. Manda Stack (Raymond Community Church and Union Grove Congregational UCC), Rev. […]

Burlington

BASD MAP testing goals coming to fruition

Latest results show students moving toward goals By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After starting Measures of Academic Progress – or MAP – testing in 2011, Burlington Area School District officials wanted to get a handle on what to improve and how to improve it. Judging by the latest round of MAP […]

Waterford

WGSD board digging into district policies

Revisions expected to bring district up to date By Dave Fidlin Correspondent From teaching to technology, officials within the Waterford Graded School District are in the midst of a wholesale overhaul of the School Board’s policies, which touch on a range of issues impacting students, staffers and the entire community. […]

Union Grove

Zelich appears in Minnesota court

Ex-cop still has body dumping charges in Walworth County By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Although a former West Allis police officer still has charges pending in Walworth County Circuit Court, the 55-year-old man appeared in Olmsted, Minn., County Circuit Court, where he stands accused of killing 37-year-old Laura Simonson, according […]

Burlington

A real civics lesson

BHS students volunteer as election inspectors By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For those casting their votes at the polls in the city and town of Burlington Tuesday, youthful faces were highly visible. Students from Burlington High School – most from teacher Josh Dow’s AP American Government and Politics class and others […]

Waterford

A fitting salute to vets for Veterans Day

Korean War Veteran Ron Borowski salutes flag during the National Anthem at the Veterans Day program in Waterford at Fox River Middle School Nov. 4. Borowski spoke about the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight at the event. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart) Middle school students honor military service By Tracy Ouellette […]

Burlington

Area Republicans ride red wave

Results even amaze state’s Assembly leader By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Consider state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos – a seasoned veteran in the halls of the state capitol and political junkie since grade school ­– among those who were amazed by the results of Tuesday’s election. “It’s a fantastic […]

Burlington

Tidal wave: pool referendum wins by huge margin

The advisory referendum asking City of Burlington residents whether they support spending up to $5.4 million to replace a crumbling 50-year-old community swimming pool rode a tidal wave to victory in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results reported by the City of Burlington. The referendum question won support of nearly […]