By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council couldn’t even agree to disagree Sept. 17 – at least on the topic of overnight parking. After more than an hour’s worth of debate over the subject in the Committee of the Whole meeting of what to do with the […]
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WSD 2014 budget adds up to a slight decrease, but not in rates
By Patricia Bogumil editor Town of Waterford Sanitary District commissioners worked out the details of a proposed 2014 budget at their Sept. 11 meeting. The results are a net overall WSD budget decrease of 1.17 percent. But a hoped-for drop in quarterly user fees is […]
Everyone is invited
Union Grove Union High School hosts the dedication ceremony for its new athletic fields at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29, followed by an open house featuring the school’s newly renovated areas, such as the culinary lab (including a chef making free samples). The Milwaukee Brewers Racing Sausages arrive for […]
After-school traffic jams up street, neighbors say
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village of Waterford officials plan to reach out to leaders of the Racine Youth Football League in an effort to alleviate parking and traffic concerns in a neighborhood near Woodfield Elementary School. In recent weeks, some residents along Brookstone Drive in the Ivy Glen […]
Sheriff seeks new tips in 31-year-old homicide case
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the Walworth County Crime Stoppers are working together in hopes of receiving new information regarding a 1982 cold case homicide. With the recent addition of the Tip Soft Program, which allows a person to anonymously text or email a tip, the Walworth County Sheriff’s […]
Parker is one tough mudder
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington native Mary Parker has always been a competitor. Whether it was on the volleyball or basketball court – for both Burlington High School and Beloit College – in the classroom or as a runner, Parker has always found a way to be competitive. Last Sunday, […]
Making strides: Report cards improve for BASD schools
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A year ago, when the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued its first-ever school report cards, the Burlington Area School District fell mainly in the area of meeting expectations. This year, the majority of the district has stepped up one notch, with five of the seven […]
Offering a fresh look at local history
By Jason Arndt Correspondent After spending many hours delving into and digging up 175 years of Union Grove history, the History Seekers group has earned its right to stay at the Village Hall. That follows the organization’s public presentation of artifacts during the Village’s annual Super Saturday held […]
New commission adopts its rules book
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In their third official meeting, members of the newly formed Village of Waterford Fire and Police Commission voted Aug. 29 in favor of a 16-page document that outlines the appointed body’s rules and regulations. The commission was formed as the village approaches the 5,500-resident […]
CCHS Homecoming this week
Catholic Central High School will celebrate Spirit Week Sept. 16-21 leading up to the school’s Homecoming game on Sept. 20. The school will have five dress days. Tuesday will be Generation Day, with freshmen to dress as babies, sophomores as toddlers, juniors as adults and seniors as retired folk. Wednesday […]