The annual Waterford Area School Band Festival (WASBF) and concert is Friday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m., in the Waterford High School gymnasium. The concert is free to the public. WASBF was founded in 2005 with the goal of bringing all Waterford area student musicians together for a daylong clinic […]
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DOUGLAS JOHNSON
Douglas Johnson, 85, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died in Burlington on Jan. 25, 2015. He had been a long time teacher in Antioch and with his late wife, Phyllis, had resided in Arlington Heights for many years before moving to Burlington. Survivors include his daughter, Pamela (James) Trowbridge; […]
Local chef, family triumph in TV challenge
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As it turned out, there was a reason why Burlington chef Mike Lavin called his son a rock star last week, in anticipation of the airing of the “Guy’s Grocery Games,” a televised cooking competition. Andrew Lavin, just 15, had a major part in all three […]
A year away, mayor’s race is taking shape
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There may not be much competition for City of Burlington Common Council seats this spring, but another race – one set for 2016 – appears to be heating up. Former Mayor Jeannie Hefty confirmed Tuesday that she intended to run for mayor next spring, though for […]
Hansen appointed as County Executive until April election
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The temporary assignment of Peter Hansen as Racine County Executive was made permanent Jan. 13 by County Board Chairman Russell Clark. In this case, “permanent” means mid-April, or after the April 7 spring election in which voters will select one of two candidates currently vying for […]
Highway reconstruction tops the list of Waterford village projects
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a short- and long-term view of the budget and capital improvement spending, Village of Waterford officials are in the process of discussing priorities, the imminent reconstruction of highways 83-20 and incurring debt. Village Administrator Rebecca Ewald recently asked the Village Board to meet periodically with […]
Fox River apartment plan advances
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the first phase of a new apartment complex in Burlington now approaching completion, the City of Burlington Common Council last week approved the second phase. The Fox River Crossing apartments, located along the Fox River on Bridge Street, have officially opened. “They already have some […]
Growling man charged in rampage at group home
Racine County Circuit Court officials have requested a competency hearing for a 30-year-old man who allegedly went on a rampage at a group home in the Town of Yorkville Jan. 18, head-butting a worker, breaking furniture and resisting arrest. At one point, according to the criminal complaint filed in […]
Waterford grad dies in crash in Dover – Slippery road seen as a contributing factor
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A 21-year-old Waterford woman died Jan. 27 after the car she was driving slid into the path on an oncoming pickup truck on Highway 75 near Eagle Lake. Cassandra Pokorny, a 2012 graduate of Waterford Union High School, was taken to Aurora Memorial […]
Diva Quest competition is Saturday
The Riverport Chorus will host its ninth annual Diva Quest competition Saturday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. at Waterford Union High School. The annual scholarship event has 10 finalists, who will perform a solo and with the chorus. The first-place scholarship is $1,000, while second is $500 and third $250. […]
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