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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
News from throughout Western Racine County.
By Jason Arndt Editor Wagner Park in Burlington could see some improvements, including a new accessible restroom, under a proposal presented to the Common Council. At Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting however, some Common Council members expressed hesitation about endorsing the $169,903 contract with Scherrer Construction. City officials, who […]
Thousands show up for annual DRIVEN Easter Egg hunt By Jason Arndt Editor Thousands of children, including some decked out in Easter Bunny attire, took over the Burlington High School gymnasium to hunt for scores of eggs during an annual event presented by the school’s DRIVEN student leadership program. The […]
City unveils fox statues at Jefferson Street Bridge By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty had a vision beyond simply replacing the Jefferson Street Bridge. That vision became a reality on March 6 when officials unveiled a pair of fox statues overlooking the Fox River in the downtown area. […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Technological advancements in the agriculture industry have helped farmers become better environmental stewards while increasing efficiencies in their day-to-day operations. That technology includes yield maps and tractors equipped with GPS, among other enhancements. Kevin Malchine, sixth-generation owner of Malchine Farms in Wind Lake along with his […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The planned residential development of recently annexed land into the Village of Waterford continued to move forward after a recent set of affirmative votes from a municipal panel. Members of the village’s Plan Commission recently combed through the latest sets of details associated with Neumann Developments’ […]
Burlington High School to present “Anastasia” this week By Jason Arndt Editor Mystery and romance with a twist of Russian and Parisian history serve as key components of Burlington High School’s production of “Anastasia: The New Broadway Musical,” set to take the auditorium stage this week. “Anastasia,” which premieres at […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove’s official municipal website might look different in the near future, based on a recent preliminary discussion. Village Administrator Connor LaPointe discussed the review underway during his routine report to the Village Board at a meeting Feb. 26. TunaTraffic, the village’s current website provider has […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The third time was not a charm for Waterford Union High School officials as the most recent pair of referendum questions failed to garner communitywide support. In the first meeting since the results were tallied, School Board members shared their thoughts on the outcome. WUHS presented […]
Burlington businesses gift wedding to couple in need By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington businesses community recently stepped up in a big way to organize a wedding for a young couple that has endured challenging times including a cancer diagnosis and car crash. Kaleb and Ashley Watrous, graduates of Badger […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Aurora Health Care recently recognized two first responders from the City of Burlington Fire Department for their heroic and quick-thinking assessment of a patient who experienced a stroke during a call in December. Nicholas Johannesen and Kyle Oldenburg received Brain Saver Awards from Aurora Health Care […]
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