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Monday, September 30, 2024
News from throughout Western Racine County.
The body recovered from Wind Lake Monday evening has been identified as a 34-year-old Waterford man, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s office. Sheriff’s officials in a press release issued late Monday said no further details — including the name of the victim — would be immediately released. The matter […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Danette Fogarty, it was the realization that she had turned 40 – and the prodding of her husband – that convinced her to take the leap. For Carol DeMarco, it was the fact that she finished raising two sons and sold her business that finally […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Taking a look at the intersection at Karcher Road and Pheasant Run, most residents in the area are wondering just went wrong. What was supposed to be a wood retaining wall at the home of Steve Graham has now turned into an eyesore, and Burlington Town […]
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A possible 3 per cent rate reduction could be in place later this year for residents in the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD). At their June 11 meeting, commissioners voted to approve development of resolutions for the proposed rate change. If eventually approved by the […]
By Julie Rossman Correspondent Since publishing her first children’s book two years ago, author Marla McKenna’s book, “Mom’s Big Catch,” has caught on. The story was inspired by a day at Miller Park with her family. “The book has really taken off,” McKenna said. Now, the Waterford mother of two […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The wraps have been taken off the much anticipated dog park within Rochester’s Case Eagle Park. Since its opening last month, owners have been taking their four-legged friends to the 2.5-acre green space. But local experts are cautioning dog owners to be vigilant while visiting […]
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Salem couple Tuesday after the couple sold heroin for the third time to a confidential informant. Blair LaRose, 32, and Ashley Fay, 26, are each facing three counts of delivery of heroin and four counts of second degree reckless endangerment charges because the […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There’s an interesting dynamic in the 21st State Senate District race this year. In addition to the impact of redistricting on the district – Incumbent Democrat John Lehman will not run for re-election and is a candidate for lieutenant governor – there is also a Republican […]
But comparison shows room for improvement; committee to hear report on Monday By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the school year winds down and the Burlington Area School District looks to summer school and vacation time, the district is also looking at the future. The BASD School Board Curriculum Committee will […]
The Village of Union Grove hosts a free electronics recycling collection for area residents and businesses Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Union Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant parking lot, 3710 67th Drive. All electronics, batteries, and small appliances accepted; $10 fee for each CRT-style TV. […]
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