By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Ronda Lemons, the secretary of the Tri-County Riders, is excited about Sunday – and the 21st annual Toy Run. A fundraiser for Love Inc. in Burlington, the Toy Run draws hundreds of motorcycle riders every year to six different routes over southeast Wisconsin. The ride starts […]
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Saturday to be super in Union Grove
By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent Super Saturday returns to downtown Union Grove this Saturday, beginning with a 7 a.m. Superhero Fun Run and continuing into the evening with a complete slate of activities that will entertain entire families free of charge. “I believe that Super Saturday is the greatest local […]
Former show skier now paralyzed epitomizes adaptive program
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Joey Matoska’s life changed in a hurry in 2006. While at a wedding reception on Browns Lake, he dove off a pier and landed head first in shallow water, instantly becoming quadriplegic. Now, nine years later, he’s got a terrific attitude about his changed life. […]
Shoplifting leads to bail jumping charges
A 43-year-old Union Grove woman is charged with bail jumping after allegedly attempting to shoplift from Walmart in Burlington Friday. Tammi Lee Dehoyos is accused of retail theft of merchandise less than $500, and two counts of felony bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Circuit […]
Man arrested after burglaries for drugs
A Hartford man who was staying at his sister’s in Burlington was arrested Aug. 26 after allegedly burglarizing one home and attempting to break into another. Randall Lasater, 28, is charged with felonies in Racine County Circuit Court of burglary, attempted burglary, possession of a firearm by a felon, two […]
Burlington goes paperless
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The final agenda item on the Committee of the Whole agenda Tuesday night for the City of Burlington Common Council didn’t involve any discussion. It did, however, involve the eight council members as well as city staff members getting used to the new Samsung Galaxy Tablets […]
Cars shown off to help out youngster
By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent More than 1,000 collectible and antique cars rolled into Waterford Town Park Sunday for a great cause – the Tichigan Lake Lions eighth annual Car Show fundraiser. The local car show has grown to be one of the largest one-day events throughout the state. But […]
Bright gem: Kitzrow left behind mark in Yorkville
By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent Town of Yorkville officials said goodbye to one of their own Aug. 14, when former town clerk Jane Kitzrow passed away at 96 years old. As a town clerk for more than 40 years, Kitzrow left behind a legacy of lifetime community service. To many, […]
A 3D look on printing
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Joy Schnupp, the youth services director at Burlington Public Library, is like a kid with a new toy. Literally. With a recently purchased 3D printer rotating among the 15 Lakeshore Library System facilities, it is Burlington’s turn until Sept. 17 to house the small device. The […]
Former Tichigan chief charged with theft
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The former Tichigan Volunteer Fire Co. chief who resigned last winter has been criminally charged in Racine County Circuit Court for allegedly stealing from the department. Todd Bluhm, who had been being investigated by the Racine County Sheriff’s Department since at least December, was formally charged […]
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