By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Municipal leaders in the Village of Union Grove and Town of Raymond are the latest to jump in and speak out against a proposal to shift assessment services from the local level to a countywide system. In his upcoming 2015-17 biennium budget, Gov. Scott Walker has […]
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Local Herb Kohl Foundation recipients announced
The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship Program has announced recipients of the 2015 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students and teachers. The $3,000 awards are being made to 101 teachers, their schools, and 163 graduating high school students. Local award-winners are: Excellence Scholar, CESA […]
Ketterhagen returned to School Board
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the final absentee ballots counted and the margin between himself and Phil Ketterhagen at 17 votes, Burlington Area School District School Board candidate Barry Schmaling announced Tuesday evening he would not seek a recount. “I have great faith in our excellent poll workers, and the […]
Westosha seniors welcome Union Grove
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the intent of offering a greater array of classes and services to older adults, Union Grove officials are exploring the possibility of strengthening the village’s partnership with the Westosha Senior Center organization. Westosha staffers have been meeting with members of the Union Grove Village Board […]
Joint local policing idea moves forward
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While specifics of an arrangement still need to be fleshed out, talks between the Town and Village of Waterford for a joint police department are moving forward. At a Town Board meeting held April 13, Town Chairman Tom Hincz provided an update on the process, which […]
Doctor must wait 90 days to practice
By Vicky Wedig Staff writer An Aurora doctor who practiced at the Burlington facility for 18 years confirmed Tuesday she was asked to leave her practice abruptly March 6. “I had to just leave during my office hours,” said Katarzyna Zaremba, who practiced internal medicine at the Aurora Burlington Clinic. […]
One incumbent in, another one out in close local races
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Trustee Jerry Filut will return to his position on the Waterford Village Board following a vote recount conducted April 14. The final official vote tally for the April 7 election shows Filut with 445 votes, two more than challenger Judy Spencer, a former board trustee. Two […]
Alleged drunken driver takes life of BHS grad
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the reports of his death at the hands of a drunken driver began to circulate over the weekend on Facebook, Aaron Davis, 31 and a 2001 Burlington High School graduate, drew praise from many. “Great young man,” wrote Tim Gesteland, a BHS science teacher. “This […]
Longtime Love Inc. volunteer Naber dies
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For some people, simply waking up and facing the day every day is enough. David Naber, a long-time volunteer for Love Inc. in Burlington, was that kind of person. “I think our friend Big Dave was pretty important,” said Dena Corey, the director of services at […]
Grandi unseats Hintz on City Council
In last week’s only contested City of Burlington race, newcomer Bob Grandi edged out incumbent Peter Hintz, 245 votes to 186. In District 1, where John Ekes ran as a registered write-in to fill the spot left vacant by Bob Prailes, 44 write-in votes were cast. If, as presumed, the […]
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