By Patricia Bogumil Editor Three veterans of local politics are vying for two Waterford Town Board supervisor positions in the April 7 spring election. Incumbent supervisors Lisa Jeschke and Nick Draskovich are hoping to retain their current positions on the Town Board. Dale Gauerke hopes to unseat one of the […]
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Putting poetry in its proper place: Lyons woman named poet laureate
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Somewhere along the line, Kimberly Blaeser explains, poetry got a bad rap. “I feel that sometimes, when poetry’s presented in the classroom, it is presented with too many opportunities to be wrong,” Blaeser said. “Students will see poetry as difficult, as complicated. “Instead of being taught […]
Sing into Spring at guest night with the Racine Chorus
The Racine Chorus invites women of all ages to experience ‘a cappella’ singing at its best during an evening of singing, friendship and fun on Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m., at the Yorkville Elementary School Music Room, 18621 Washington Ave. (Highway 20), Union Grove. Parking/entrance is behind the school; no […]
Drawdown meeting with the DNR rescheduled
The public is invited to share concerns with the DNR about a possible permanent annual Fox River drawdown from Oct. 1 to March 1 during a Monday, March 23 meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Waterford Village Hall, 123 N. River St. This meeting is rescheduled from its original date of […]
What is this white stuff?
One-year-old Boone Johnson got a chance to explore the white substance known “snow” Tuesday afternoon, as his grandmother, Linda, took him outside along with the family dogs. While the adults may be tired of the white stuff, Boone seemed perfectly content to play. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Administrator contract remains in negotiations
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Mayor Bob Miller confirmed Tuesday that a job offer has been made to a potential new city administrator. However, Miller did not release the name. Contract negotiations are ongoing, he said. Last week’s selection process narrowed the candidate list from seven semifinalists to […]
Fundraiser lined up for Wheatland crash victim
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Kayla Brown may finally be back home, but the fight ahead of her is just beginning. Brown, 12, was the passenger in the car crash that took the life of Samantha Russell on New Year’s Eve. Brown suffered severe injuries and spent about a month in […]
Students honor teacher who died by raising funds for heart association
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor During her time with the Burlington Area School District, kindergarten teacher Jennifer Libbey touched many people with her enthusiasm and love for her job. When she died late last summer after suffering cardiac arrest while at a teaching conference in Wisconsin Rapids, district staff knew she […]
Deadline extended for Waterford policing proposal
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With an awaited response from the Town of Waterford in mind, Village of Waterford officials Feb. 23 decided to extend their original deadline for receipts of Requests For Proposals to police the community. The village has been in a 35-year contractual agreement with the Racine […]
UW-Whitewater student dances her way to first crown
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For 20-year-old University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student Alyssa Bohm, dancing has always been a part of her life. “I’ve been tapping since I was five,” said Bohm. “And I’ve done many other variations of dance. But tap was always my favorite.” On Saturday evening, Bohm used […]
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