The 2015 Independence Day Parade in Union Grove will be held Saturday, July 4, starting at 9:15 am. The theme for this year’s parade is “This Land is Your Land.” Parade entries can be registered either online or by mail. Forms are available at Registration is due by June 1. […]
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Appraisal Fair preview May 2
Absolutely Waterford will make its TV debut Saturday, April 25, at 6:30 a.m. on CBS’s Real Racine with Jessica Tighe, who invited AW volunteers on her show to talk about the Saturday, May 2, Absolutely Waterford Appraisal Fair fundraiser at Waterford High School. Lead appraiser Barbara Eash will give an […]
Town officer off work after shooting pond
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A part-time Town of Waterford police officer is in trouble with the law after allegedly getting drunk, arguing with her husband and then firing a gun into a pond outside her Town of LaGrange home March 15 – hours after attending a Friends of the NRA […]
Clean Sweep event is Saturday
A crew from Veolia Environmental services removes paint, motor oil and other hazardous waste from a vehicle during the April 2014 Clean Sweep event. Veolia recycles or disposes of the hazardous wastes in safe manner. The City of Burlington Combined Public Works facility will host the annual Western Racine County […]
Shepherds plant sale set
Shepherds College greenhouse plant sale will be held during the month of May. On Fridays, the hours are noon to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Memorial Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make your selections from a variety of annuals, herbs and vegetables. Bring your own […]
Family deals with tragic loss of son
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Robert Gueldenzopf is dealing with the death of his stepson, Aaron Davis, as best as can be expected under such trying circumstances. Davis was killed in an alleged drunken driven incident April 11 in St. Petersburg, Fla., while walking to a parking garage after finishing work […]
Nimmer to leave: Chief’s departure is second major loss for city since January
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer and the Village of Shorewood both confirmed Tuesday that Nimmer is Shorewood’s next chief of police. Nimmer’s contract was unanimously approved by the Village of Shorewood board Monday evening. He will be the ninth police chief in the history […]
Bill seeks support for CBD oil use
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sunday would have been the eighth birthday for Lydia Schaeffer. The youngster, who died following complications from both Kleefstra Syndrome and epilepsy last May, had been – and remains – her mother’s inspiration in trying to get an alternative treatment for seizures approved. Shortly before Lydia’s […]
District to shuffle kindergarten deck
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the Burlington Area School District 4-year-old kindergarten program still evolving, another chapter was written Monday night. The CATHE Center will not be a partner provider for the 2015-16 school year, as enough parents requested Montessori kindergarten to set up a second classroom at Cooper Elementary […]
Meet the experts! Absolutely Waterford Appraisal Fair will feature industry’s notables
Absolutely Waterford will present some of the most respected antiques appraisers in the area at its premiere Appraisal Fair on Saturday, May 2. A slate of five professionals will offer honest and insightful verbal appraisals on a variety of items – from coins and household goods, to maps and fishing […]