It was the deadliest month this year, according to DOT With 69 traffic fatalities, August was the deadliest month on Wisconsin roads so far this year, according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Traffic fatalities last month also were four more than August 2013 and seven more than […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Analyst predicts falling gas prices
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.43 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.43, according to […]
Annual river clean up set
On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Fox River C.A.U.S.E. (www.frcause.org) will hold its annual canoe cleanup. The mission is to clean up the area from the Fox River canoe launch to the Iron Bridge. Tip-A-Canoe (www.tipacanoellc.com) has donated the canoes for this event and will be the starting point at 9 […]
Welcome to BASD!
New staff members were welcomed into the Burlington Area School District recently. They are: (front from left) Morgan Schmidt (BHS social studies), Emily Grossen (BHS special education), Ashley Meulemans (BHS physics), Deb Jerome (Cooper occupational therapist; (second row) Jessica Jooss (Cooper kindergarten), Alyssa Riggs (Karcher special education), Courtney Peters (BHS […]
Summer round of Raymond School repairs nearing end
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A lengthy list of interior and exterior improvement projects are nearing completion at Raymond School. But an upcoming referendum could pave the way for even more improvements in the years ahead. Joe Dawidziak, superintendent of the Raymond School District, reported Aug. 18 on the progress of […]
Precocious and determined: teen performer hits music scene
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In her own words, the last year for Lake Geneva’s Genevieve Heyward has been “crazy.” A fixture performing at open mic night at the Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine, Heyward graduated to winning the Chocolate City Idol title in her age group both last year […]
Village officials happy with bond rating
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Village of Waterford entered uncharted territory this week, and officials viewed the news as good. The municipality officially was given a bond rating of AA- by venerable credit rating service Standard & Poor’s. The rating means the agency deems the village a low credit risk […]
Burlington native Gilmer takes over in San Diego
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor From a young age, Burlington native Martha Gilmer loved music. “I lived in Burlington all of my young life,” said Gilmer, whose maiden name is Schmaling. “I was very active in what was the music scene. Musicals, music groups, youth groups, high school band and playing […]
Schuette-Daniels owner still not certain about store’s future
Furniture store was shut down by fire in April By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s been more than four months since fire shut down the Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store in Burlington. It may still be a few more weeks before its owners know its future. Matt Daniels, the owner of the furniture […]
WUHS annual meeting a quiet affair
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Residents living within Waterford Union High School could see a reduction in taxes when bills arrive late this year, based on actions taken Tuesday at the district’s annual meeting. More than a dozen residents attended the Aug. 26 meeting of electors and voted unanimously in favor […]
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