But gaining more freedom would come with a price By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing greater freedom, the Waterford Graded School District could relinquish funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its school lunch program as soon as this coming fall. With a firm decision needed soon, members […]
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Hearing set for woman who drove car into pond with kids inside
She’s accused of drunken driving and recklessly endangering lives of her children A 37-year-old Union Grove woman, who is accused of recklessly endangering the lives of her two children after driving her car into a retention pond while drunk last October, will face a preliminary hearing on the charges Jan. […]
We’ve got your back
Community comes together in support of fire victims Hundreds of supporters packed into the Rivermoor Golf Club last week to show their support for a community mourning the loss of one of its most historically ornate downtown buildings. Martini MO’z, 201 E. Main St., caught fire Jan. 3, destroying the […]
Showcase packs ‘em in
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sometimes, less is more. Fairfield (Ohio)’s Show Choir, the Choraliers, brought the clock tower, the DeLorean and, oh, Doc Brown and Marty McFly to boot. Mayville, the three-time defending champions at Saturday’s Chocolate City Showcase, just brought themselves – and a powerful message about the choices […]
4K becomes hot-button issue
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With candidates drawing lots for the Burlington Area School District School Board election Monday night, it might have been fitting that a hot-button topic jam-packed the room at the district office. With news that opposition planned to use the residents’ speaking time at the beginning of […]
BASD, police looking into food service funds
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District is looking into what it is calling an “irregularity” involving its food service fund, with the help of the City of Burlington police department. On Friday, BASD Superintendent Peter Smet sent out a letter to parents of students within the district. […]
Gas prices expected to remain steady
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.26 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
ARAMARK deposits under investigation in BASD
The Burlington Area School District alerted parents Friday of a police investigation into the BASD food service fund following a “bank deposit irregularity” in December. Superintendent Peter Smet said that a complete audit of the food service fund is underway by the City of Burlington Police Deparment, and that ARAMARK […]
School Board race features full slate
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In keeping with a recent trend, the Burlington Area School District Board of Education election in April will feature a full slate of candidates. Six candidates have filled for three open spots by Tuesday’s deadline, one short of the number needed to force a primary election. […]
Local woman arrested in burglaries
Sheriff’s officials recover ‘large amount’ of stolen property The Racine County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a 30-year-old Burlington woman in connected with a residential burglary that occurred in the Town of Burlington Thursday. In the course of the investigation, sheriff’s officials said in a press release issued Friday evening, they […]
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