By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of Waterford Union High School’s second defeated referendum, an interested developer is looking to create an indoor sports plex within the village’s limits. Bill Unke recently delivered a brief pitch to the Waterford Village Board on March 27 for what he envisions […]
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Turke, Hahn, Kessler earn School Board seats
Bauman, Kott win City Council seats By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With four people vying for three available seats, someone was going to be the odd person out in the Burlington Area School District School Board race. That turned out to be Taylor Wishau, who appeared to concede the close race […]
Woman arrested after stabbing in Waterford
A Lake Mills woman was arrested after an early-morning incident in the Village of Waterford Tuesday. The Waterford police arrested Rhiannon L. Schmitz, 36, and she was taken to Racine County jail. Police recommended to the Racine County District Attorney’s office that she be charged with substantial battery and […]
Obregon gets life sentence
Crime spree in fall of 2015 had area on edge for weeks By Jason Arndt Staff writer The last page in the Andrew Obregon saga finally turned inside the Kenosha County Courthouse Tuesday morning. Obregon, 34, of Bristol received a life sentence without an opportunity to return to the streets, including […]
BASD goes back to the drawing board following defeat of referendums
Middle School remains top priority as district examines options By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Residents of the Burlington Area School District made it clear Tuesday night that they wanted a different plan to be offered by the district for its aging facilities. All three referendum questions – one for a $68.3 […]
Election results – Burlington school referendum falls flat
With results still pending from the Town of Dover, all three questions on the Burlington Area School District Referendum appeared to have failed by a large margin as of 9:20 p.m. The first question, regarding building a new $68.3 million middle school and addressing maintenance needs throughout the district, got […]
Roanhouse faces challenger for Village president
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Village of Waterford residents vote next week, two familiar names will be on the ballot for Village President. Tom Roanhouse, the incumbent, will be challenged by current Trustee Jim Schneider. If Schneider loses, he would still hold his position on the Village Board. Roanhouse is […]
Lena challenging Lembcke for Dover chair
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the Town of Dover supervisor races are uncontested, Mario Lena is challenging Tom Lembcke for the town chairman position. Running unopposed for their supervisor positions are Mike Shenkenberg and Sam Stratton. Tom Lembcke (I) Age: 74 Resident of town: 39 years Occupation: Farmer Education: […]
Two vie for City Council spot
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There is one contested race among the City and Town of Burlington this spring. Incumbent Todd Bauman is being challenged for the District 4 Alderman position on the City of Burlington Common Council by newcomer Art Gardner. Running unopposed for council are Bob Grandi (District 2) […]
Three vie for two town supervisor seats
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Three candidates — two incumbents and a challenger — are vying for two supervisor positions up for grabs this spring on the Waterford Town Board. Incumbents Nick Draskovich and Dale Gauerke are each seeking re-election to their posts, which carry a two-year term. Candidate Bill Unke […]
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