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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Waterford

Balloon Fest volunteers sought

The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for Balloon Fest, which runs July 20-22 on the Evergreen and Fox River school grounds. Anyone interested to contribute some time can visit www.waterford-wi.org or call 534-5911. Areas volunteers are needed include helping to staff the office leading up to the […]

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Risk of pavement buckling is high today and tomorrow

With most of the state under an excessive heat warning until Friday night, the risk of pavement buckling will be high today and tomorrow, according to Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials. During hot weather, pavement tends to expand. Where there are expansion joints, the slabs of pavement push against each […]

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Honoring Old Glory on Independence Day

Raising the flag at Town of Burlington Hall on the July 4 are Girl Scouts of the Burlington Chapter of GSWISE, Boy Scouts of Troop 334 and Cub Scouts of Pack 334 along with city, town and county officials, and representatives of area veterans groups.  The annual event is organized […]

Burlington

Mayor mulls alternatives for fireworks

He’s looking for an appropriate event to reschedule pyrotechnics   By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Shortly after making the decision Monday to cancel the City of Burlington’s Independence Day fireworks display due to potential fire hazard posed by the dry conditions, Mayor Bob Miller was brainstorming alternatives dates for […]

Burlington

Man dies in head-on crash Tuesday

A man died as the result of injuries suffered in a head-on crash on Highway 11 at the Highway 83 bypass on Burlington’s east side Tuesday night, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies were dispatched to the two-vehicle crash at 9:18 p.m. The driver of one of the […]

Burlington

Love finds a way to fight summer hunger

Goal is to help feed kids on summer break By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For students who receive free and reduced-cost meals through the school system, summertime can be more than just playtime and vacation – it can be a real strain on the family finances. Love Inc. program coordinator […]

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Health officials issue heat advisory

State health officials have issued a public health advisory due to forecasts calling for temperatures this week in the mid to upper 90s, with heat indices ranging from 95 to 105 degrees. “We are asking everyone to take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion, and to check on their family, friends […]