The eighth Annual DRIVEN Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 28, at the at the Burlington High School athletic fields beginning at 10 a.m. Four different hunts by age category (ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8. 9-11) will be offered. Several other activities, including face painting, coloring stations, and a […]
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Aldermen question truck purchases
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Just how many trucks does the City of Burlington Department of Public Works need? The proposed purchase of four new trucks that will be voted on in April raised that question Tuesday night at the Committee of the Whole meeting for the Common Council, as well […]
Early spring snow triggers crashes
Emergency crews were busy Monday morning as an early spring snow touched off a rash of vehicular incidents. According to local police and sheriff’s department radio transmissions, emergency responders were busiest in the period between 6 and 8 a.m. Among the radio dispatches during that period were: – Highway 20 […]
Community baby shower to assist new mothers
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For many people, the arrival of a child is a joyous time. But often for the young women at Life Choices in Burlington, there’s a fair amount of stress coming from an unexpected pregnancy and being a single parent to boot. Scott Herrmann and Thrivent Financial […]
Search for armed fugitive ends in his capture, death
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. Monday that the search for Stantavious Armond Sillas, 20, ended in his apprehension. According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, county investigators working with Racine Police K-9 units and Mount Pleasant police officers tracked Sillas to where he was […]
Choices, choices: Village of Waterford street projects reviewed
“I’m happy to just do anything on this list, to be honest with you. Everything on this list needs work.” – Jeff Dolezal DPW Superintendent Village of Waterford By Dave Fidlin Correspondent When it comes to prioritizing a list of 21 municipal streets and intersections in need of improvements, Jeff […]
Two vie to lead Waterford Village Board
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Incumbent Waterford Village Board President Tom Roanhouse is challenged in the April 7 election by board member Don Houston, who has served three years as a Village Trustee. Information provided by each candidate follows. See the March 20 edition of the Waterford Post for additional biographical […]
It’s a ‘Dog’s Life’ this spring at the Malt House
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Just how stressful a life is it for a dog at the pound? The musical opening this week at the Malt House Theater in Burlington is trying to answer that exact question. The Haylofters present “A Dog’s Life” this week for three shows only. Friday and […]
County 4-H festival March 28 at Union Grove High School
More than 50 4-H members are participating in the 14th annual Racine County 4-H Communication and Performing Arts Festival on Saturday, March 28, 1-4 p.m., at the Union Grove High School Performance Center, 3433 S. Colony Avenue (Highway 45), Union Grove. The event is free to all families, friends and […]
Shuffle at the top at Washington-Caldwell
Saltzmann to step up as Pienkos steps down At its March 16 meeting, the Washington-Caldwell School Board approved the retirement of Dr. Mark Pienkos as superintendent, effective June 30, and appointed Jill Saltzmann as the new superintendent/principal, beginning July 1. Saltzmann is a 19-year veteran at Washington-Caldwell and has served […]
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