Concerns are deemed ‘unfounded’ By Patricia Bogumil Editor An attorney representing the interests of two full-time employees of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) is shocked and dismayed that his clients were dragged into an investigation recently completed by the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. In a scathing May 7 […]
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Committee will crunch BASD insurance numbers
Latest options have staff members paying up to 10 percent of premiums By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District’s Personnel Committee will review health insurance options that could require staff members to pay a greater portion of the premium cost at a special meeting scheduled for Monday, […]
St. Charles hosts Honor Flight documentary
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When the documentary, “Honor Flight: One Last Mission,” was released last year and shown at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Burlington resident Jenny Nice made sure to go. She took her family – and was amazed. “It was just so extraordinary,” she said. “Just seeing the […]
Restaurant knife attack distasteful
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The usually friendly atmosphere of the Union Grove Family Restaurant was anything but May 11, when a fight between two employees left blood splattered in most of the kitchen area, the women’s bathroom and hall area. Simon Cabrera-Barrueta, 45, who worked there as a cook, has […]
Slow down in construction zone
Speed limit on Highway 164 now at 40 mph By Tracy Ouellette Staff writer At Monday night’s Waterford Town Board meeting, newly elected Chairman Tom Hincz wanted to get out the word to the public that the speed limit on Highway 164, from Highway 36 to the construction zone, has […]
Seno rendezvous brings pioneer history to life
Frontier history will come to life May 18 when the Seno Woodland Education Center, Burlington, hosts its annual Spring Woodland Rendezvous. The historical re-enactment is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 18, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 19. Visitors to the education center will […]
City would welcome chance to lobby Aurora
Officials say retaining hospital services is first priority By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington’s top officials said they are more than willing to sit down with representatives of Aurora Health Care in an attempt to convince them to maintain robust hospital services in Burlington. “Absolutely,” City […]
New-look Hope Walk steps off Saturday
Wellness is focus of fundraising relay event at Burlington High School By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer All jokes about the unlucky number 13 should be pushed aside – at least when it comes to the 13th Annual Hope Walk. “It’s coming together,” said Hope Walk Board Member Judy Bratz. “We’re […]
Village revaluation project stays loose
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The timeline for a revaluation within the Village of Waterford remains open and fluid, following action Monday night by officials. Citing concerns about continued economic conditions that have hurt property values in some communities, the Village Board agreed May 13 not to set a specific year […]
Fire chief concerned about Conserv’s expansion plans
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Kansasville Fire Chief Scott Remer is requesting a meeting with Conserv FS officials in June’s Town Board meeting after learning his agency was never notified of all the details regarding its expansion of anhydrous ammonia. The details emerged at the Town of Dover Board meeting May […]