By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A lengthy list of interior and exterior improvement projects are nearing completion at Raymond School. But an upcoming referendum could pave the way for even more improvements in the years ahead. Joe Dawidziak, superintendent of the Raymond School District, reported Aug. 18 on the progress of […]
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Precocious and determined: teen performer hits music scene
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In her own words, the last year for Lake Geneva’s Genevieve Heyward has been “crazy.” A fixture performing at open mic night at the Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine, Heyward graduated to winning the Chocolate City Idol title in her age group both last year […]
Village officials happy with bond rating
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Village of Waterford entered uncharted territory this week, and officials viewed the news as good. The municipality officially was given a bond rating of AA- by venerable credit rating service Standard & Poor’s. The rating means the agency deems the village a low credit risk […]
Burlington native Gilmer takes over in San Diego
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor From a young age, Burlington native Martha Gilmer loved music. “I lived in Burlington all of my young life,” said Gilmer, whose maiden name is Schmaling. “I was very active in what was the music scene. Musicals, music groups, youth groups, high school band and playing […]
Schuette-Daniels owner still not certain about store’s future
Furniture store was shut down by fire in April By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s been more than four months since fire shut down the Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store in Burlington. It may still be a few more weeks before its owners know its future. Matt Daniels, the owner of the furniture […]
WUHS annual meeting a quiet affair
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Residents living within Waterford Union High School could see a reduction in taxes when bills arrive late this year, based on actions taken Tuesday at the district’s annual meeting. More than a dozen residents attended the Aug. 26 meeting of electors and voted unanimously in favor […]
Concrete mixer tips over on Highway 11
Highway shut down while crews work to remove truck from ditch By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer A concrete mixer with a full load tipped over Thursday morning into a ditch along Highway 11, just west of Highway 120. Officials planned to close the highway Thursday afternoon to remove the truck. […]
Deputies rescue another overdose victim using Narcan
For the second time in a period of just nine days, Racine County sheriff’s deputies rescued a suspected drug overdose victim using Narcan. Early Thursday deputies responded to a call of a possible overdose at a home in the 16000 block of Plank Road in the Town of Yorkville. The […]
All quiet on the school front: BASD budget passes easily
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It said something about the Burlington Area School District – and the current public quiet – that Monday night’s annual meeting had just one commentator. That was Thomas Boyle, who stood up to talk about instilling the “dignity of labor” in today’s youth. “Our farmers can’t […]
Plaza Theater to host Robin Williams night
The Plaza Theater in Burlington will hold a Robin Williams Night Thursday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. The theater will have Dr. Mervin Langley from Clinical Psychology Associates, Burlington, speak for about five minutes and then answer questions about the warning signs and symptoms of depression and positive strategies to […]
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