By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A Wisconsin appellate court granted a stay in placement, pending appeal, of a violent sex offender into a Town of Wheatland residence, according to a Kenosha County Sheriff’s news release. The proposed Department of Health Services placement involves Michael McGee, convicted in 1987 of second-degree […]
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Obregon trial to remain in Kenosha County
Defense motions rejected in Circuit Court Friday By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Contrary to defense arguments, Andrew Obregon did not endure improper interrogation techniques and was aware of his rights when questioned by authorities following his arrest Oct. 13 in Zion, Ill., according to a Kenosha County Circuit Court judge. […]
Burlington grad killed in Sussex crash
A 24-year-old Burlington man was killed just before the Fourth of July weekend in a car crash in Waukesha County. According to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, Cody Webb – a 2010 Burlington High School graduate – died when a car driven by 28-year-old Maria Moore of Menomonee Falls hit […]
Greek Orthodox retreat center welcoming to all
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In the Greek Orthodox – or really, the Orthodox – religion, the importance of “retreating” is an important part of life. “Retreating is a big part of our faith,” explained Chrysanthy Tiggas, the director of the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. “There’s this image of going away […]
Village of Waterford considering sex offender ordinance
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Village of Waterford officials are dusting off an issue that received a hearty dose of scrutiny seven years ago. Unlike many of its neighboring municipalities, the village does not have an ordinance on its books on where registered offenders can live within the community and under […]
Pair charged in Spring Prairie burglary
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 14 for a Darien man charged with breaking into a Town of Spring Prairie home last month. Jeremie L. Bidlack, 26, was charged June 29 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling as a party to a crime, […]
Blunt, but funny ‘Avenue Q’ comes to the Malt House
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Warning: This show is for mature audiences only. That warning has been broadcast loud and clear this summer by the Haylofters, as the non-profit community theater has taken a chance to do a show that’s a bit … risqué. In what cast member Micah Gebel called […]
Rezoning for PAC House approved by Council
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A proposed rezoning for a residence on Church Street was approved unanimously by the City Council Tuesday night, though one resident questioned a separate group home in the area. The Burlington Area School District requested a home at 340 Church Street be rezoned from residential to […]
Balloon Fest takes to the skies
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce’s sixth annual Balloon Fest launches at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 15, and runs until Sunday, July 17, on the Evergreen Elementary School grounds at 817 W. Main St. in Waterford. The hours of operation for the festival are 4 […]
Village looking to tablets to go paperless
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Hoping to incur long-term savings, Waterford Village Board members are considering a plan to forgo paper and instead harness digital technology for official municipal business. Village Administrator Rebecca Ewald and Village Clerk Carrie Orlovsky discussed with the Village Board one possible scenario – using iPads – […]
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