County surpasses 100 COVID-19 deaths as officials sound alarm By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Racine County’s surge in COVID-19 cases hasn’t stopped as Wisconsin continued to set all-time records in hospitalizations and new confirmed coronavirus cases during a recent seven-day period. County health officials, who reported more than […]
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Racine County reached a sad milestone this week as it recorded its 100th death due to COVID-19. Two-thirds of that number is made up of Western Racine County residents. The news comes as the area – and the state as a whole – is seeing a surge in the […]
Suspects identified in racist vandalism incidents at schools
Investigation reveals 10 students responsible By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Racially motivated vandalism soiled Burlington Area School District grounds for a second time late last month and the Burlington Police Department has apprehended at least 10 minors involved in both incidents. On Sept. 30, nearly two weeks after the first incident […]
Acclaimed chef, area native team up to deliver pop-up food event
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Burlington native Alex Hanesakda, owner of Racine’s SapSap Lao cuisine, and star chef Tory Miller joined forces Oct. 3 at The Coffee House on Chestnut and Pine streets for a pop-up food event. Miller, raised in Racine, won the 2012 James Beard Award for […]
‘Prostitute’ accused of stealing credit card, gun
A woman described by her alleged victim as a prostitute and drug user has been charged with theft and bail jumping following a June incident in the Town of Norway. Tasha Jacobsen, 41, of Milwaukee, is charged in Racine County circuit court with identity theft for financial gain, theft […]
Man makes court appearance in beating case
One of a trio of men charged with brutally attacking a man allegedly over his relationship with a woman appeared in court last week to face criminal charges for his role in the incident. Thomas Sobbe, 18, of Burlington, was charged July 13 with substantial battery-intending bodily harm, second-degree recklessly […]
RCEDC: Area economy still strong
But small business are feeling effects of the pandemic By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For all the challenges that have arisen throughout 2020 at the hands of COVID-19, economic development across Racine County has been strong, according to an organization devoted to economic development. Laura Million, business development manager with the […]
Waterford Lions Club to host drive-thru BBQ
While most of its fundraising events of the past six months have been wiped out by coronavirus, the Lions Club of Waterford will press on with its annual Chicken BBQ by converting it to a drive-thru event. The Chicken BBQ will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. […]
City installs ballot drop box
Voters can return completed absentee ballots to box at library By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Voters in the City of Burlington will have place to securely drop their ballots at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street, according to city officials. Diahnn Halbach, City Clerk, said the secure drop […]
Coronavirus continues to impact local schools
District had to convert first graders at Waller School to virtual learning By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Last week, overnight, the Burlington Area School District had to make the tough decision to convert to virtual education for Waller Elementary School first-graders – more than 80 kids in total. One class of […]
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