By Dave Fidlin correspondent The deadline for filing candidacy paperwork in this spring’s general election has passed, and many of the municipal and school races across the Union Grove and Waterford areas are not being contested. Of the 16 local races in the area, four have […]
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Schools will have to make up lost days
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Yes, there have been colder winters in Wisconsin – and yes, even in Burlington. But right now, most people can’t remember a stretch like this where severe wind chills have cancelled school a total of four days. Burlington Area School District cancelled classes Monday and Tuesday […]
Aurora will build care center in Burlington
City succeeds in convincing provider to keep robust presence here By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Aurora Health Care announced plans Friday to invest $100 million in facility upgrades for western Racine and Walworth counties with the centerpiece being a new surgery center and clinic on the outskirts of Burlington. […]
BASD School Board meetings set for Monday
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The early week cold spell affected more than just classes in the school district. Also cancelled were a pair of BASD School Board committee meetings. Both meetings were rescheduled for this coming Monday, Feb. 3. The two meetings will be held at the Burlington High School […]
Return to Romance at Bong State Rec Area
On Saturday, Feb. 15, “Return to Romance” at Bong State Recreational Area with special someone(s). The Valentine’s event will begin at 7 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. People are welcome to arrive anytime between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Warm someone’s heart by taking a candlelit […]
Meeting set for Ten Club Park area redevelopment
The Village of Waterford is working with the firm GRAEF to develop a preliminary design and cost estimate for redevelopment of the area that consists of the land and buildings in the vicinity of the village Safety Building, the North Second Street Parking lot, the parking lots serving the […]
BBB warns cell phone uses of ‘One Ring’ scam
The Better Business Bureau serving Wisconsin is warning cell phone users about a new scam that can result in unauthorized charges appearing on their monthly wireless statement. It’s called the “One Ring” scam because the scammers program computers to send thousands of calls to random cell phone numbers, ring once […]
City forced to ration road salt
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s been a bad winter when it comes to road conditions. So bad, in fact, that both the City of Burlington and Racine County are starting to ration use of salt. With a shortage of salt statewide, City of Burlington Director of Public Works Craig Workman […]
Sheriff’s official suffers minor injuries in crash
Collision occurred at intersection of highways 20 and 75 A member of the Racine County Sheriff’s Department command staff suffered minor injuries Tuesday evening when the squad car he was driving was involved in a crash in the Town of Dover. The officer was transported by rescue personnel for treatment, […]
A crusade for medical marijuana
Local woman fears perception will hurt her daughter’s chance for legitimate use By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There are many things on Sally Schaeffer’s mind right now. Most have to do with her special-needs daughter, Lydia, who has moved from crisis to crisis since being diagnosed with Kleefstra Syndrome at five […]
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