By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Details of Union Grove High School’s proposed facilities–related referendum could be coming down the pike in the months ahead. UGHS officials have hinted that one or more referendum questions could turn up on a ballot in one of the upcoming elections. District Administrator Al Mollerskov […]
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What to do when parents don’t pay?
BASD wrestles with policy for delinquent meal payments By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief If a child’s parents neglect or refuse to pay a negative balance for school lunches, what should the district’s recourse be? Nightly robo-calls until the balance is paid? How about no frills lunches consisting of peanut […]
Local pastor, former teacher allegedly had sex with students
By Vicky Wedig Editor A former Kenosha teacher and Waterford pastor who was scheduled to appear in Racine County Circuit Court last week was instead transported to Kenosha County where he is also charged with having sex with a student. Douglas A. Richmond, 41, of Burlington, was scheduled for a […]
Pure imagination
Willy Wonka (left, played by Andrew Lovrine) congratulates Charlie Bucket (Alex Robers) on becoming the new owner of his factory during a dress rehearsal for Burlington High School’s production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The show’s final public performance is Saturday, May 20, at 7 p.m. in the school […]
Man allegedly took photos of people in store fitting rooms
A Burlington man is charged with disorderly conduct and bail jumping for allegedly taking photos of people in the fitting rooms at Kohl’s department store, 1032 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. In charges filed Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court, police allege that witnesses reported seeing Andrew Fischer, 32, taking pictures of […]
Overpass removal begins
Detour signs are in place on Monday as road construction crews get busy with removing the Highway 142 overpass at the southern end of McCanna Parkway. The $4 million state-funded project will create a roundabout intersection with McCanna Parkway that will serve as a second entrance to the Burlington High […]
Scout’s vision spawns park plan
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 […]
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 […]
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