By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Robert Gueldenzopf is dealing with the death of his stepson, Aaron Davis, as best as can be expected under such trying circumstances. Davis was killed in an alleged drunken driven incident April 11 in St. Petersburg, Fla., while walking to a parking garage after finishing work […]
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Nimmer to leave: Chief’s departure is second major loss for city since January
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer and the Village of Shorewood both confirmed Tuesday that Nimmer is Shorewood’s next chief of police. Nimmer’s contract was unanimously approved by the Village of Shorewood board Monday evening. He will be the ninth police chief in the history […]
Bill seeks support for CBD oil use
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sunday would have been the eighth birthday for Lydia Schaeffer. The youngster, who died following complications from both Kleefstra Syndrome and epilepsy last May, had been – and remains – her mother’s inspiration in trying to get an alternative treatment for seizures approved. Shortly before Lydia’s […]
District to shuffle kindergarten deck
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the Burlington Area School District 4-year-old kindergarten program still evolving, another chapter was written Monday night. The CATHE Center will not be a partner provider for the 2015-16 school year, as enough parents requested Montessori kindergarten to set up a second classroom at Cooper Elementary […]
Meet the experts! Absolutely Waterford Appraisal Fair will feature industry’s notables
Absolutely Waterford will present some of the most respected antiques appraisers in the area at its premiere Appraisal Fair on Saturday, May 2. A slate of five professionals will offer honest and insightful verbal appraisals on a variety of items – from coins and household goods, to maps and fishing […]
Proposed assessment shift gets two thumbs down
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Municipal leaders in the Village of Union Grove and Town of Raymond are the latest to jump in and speak out against a proposal to shift assessment services from the local level to a countywide system. In his upcoming 2015-17 biennium budget, Gov. Scott Walker has […]
Local Herb Kohl Foundation recipients announced
The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship Program has announced recipients of the 2015 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students and teachers. The $3,000 awards are being made to 101 teachers, their schools, and 163 graduating high school students. Local award-winners are: Excellence Scholar, CESA […]
Ketterhagen returned to School Board
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the final absentee ballots counted and the margin between himself and Phil Ketterhagen at 17 votes, Burlington Area School District School Board candidate Barry Schmaling announced Tuesday evening he would not seek a recount. “I have great faith in our excellent poll workers, and the […]
Westosha seniors welcome Union Grove
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the intent of offering a greater array of classes and services to older adults, Union Grove officials are exploring the possibility of strengthening the village’s partnership with the Westosha Senior Center organization. Westosha staffers have been meeting with members of the Union Grove Village Board […]
Joint local policing idea moves forward
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While specifics of an arrangement still need to be fleshed out, talks between the Town and Village of Waterford for a joint police department are moving forward. At a Town Board meeting held April 13, Town Chairman Tom Hincz provided an update on the process, which […]
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