Prospective Eagle Scout looks to refresh vacant property with help from city By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Tommy Martin saw a blighted piece of property on State Street, the Burlington High School freshman recognized the potential of the property, which was abandoned after the owner left without paying nearly […]
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Police have DNA, but no suspect in attempted arson case
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Police have the DNA of a man they believe damaged and tried to set fire to buildings in the Town of Lyons but no suspect. A warrant was issued Oct. 12 for the arrest of a John Doe with a specific DNA profile who is […]
BASD approves staff changes
Batch of new teachers hired for next school year Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet called it simply, “hiring season.” And with that the School Board on May 8 approved a flurry of resignations, retirements and appointments. Most of the departures won’t take place until after the 2017-18 school year. […]
Changes to rummage sale ordinance take hold this spring
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It is a time-honored tradition. Spring and garage sales have gone hand-in-hand for generations, and Union Grove officials discussed the age-old standby in the immediate aftermath of an extensive comb-through of the village code. The village last year engaged in an extensive zoning rewrite project […]
Marine store plan moves ahead
City, owner must resolve utility connection cost By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Contingent on a sewer connection agreement and some financial conditions, the City of Burlington Plan Commission approved conditional use permit and site plan application for a new marine store. The conditional use and site plan requests were withdrawn […]
Kayaker drowns on Geneva Lake
A 22-year man drown and his companion was rescued Thursday evening when their kayaks overturned on Geneva Lake, according to the Lake Geneva Fire Department. The department was dispatched to the lake in an area just off shore of Covenant Harbor Bible Camp, 1724 W. Main St., at 6:27 p.m. […]
Singing about the Music Man
Jackie Giess (left), playing the role of Mrs. Paroo, and Max Carpenter, playing the role of Winthrop Paroo, perform in Yorkville School’s production of “The Music Man Jr.” The play was presented May 5 and 6 at Union Grove High School. See this week’s Westine Report for more photos from […]
River East work begins; it’s expected to wrap up in October
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Work on the Village of Waterford’s River East shoreline project along the Fox River has begun, and municipal officials say they have taken a series of steps to ensure residents, business owners and visitors are kept abreast of progress. Work on the extensive project began […]
Wheatland continues sex offender fight
Same residence involved in most recent proposal By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Unlike the first time, Kenosha County officials are ready to fight a proposed placement of two sexually violent offenders into a Town of Wheatland residence, where the Department of Health Services attempted to move two other offenders in […]
Breaking news: Roundabout work will begin Monday
Highway 142 overpass at McCanna Parkway will be removed By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Work on the Highway 142 roundabout intersection with McCanna Parkway near Burlington High School will begin Monday, May 15, according to the state Department of Transportation. Drivers who use that stretch of highway can anticipate […]
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