The Burlington branch of North Star Bank was recently honored as the Branch of the Year for the bank’s south region. Burlington Branch Manager Brian Bozek was also named the region’s Branch Manager of the Year, according to a press release sent out Monday. Susan Doyle, senior vice presidents for […]
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Christmas Coffeehouse opens its doors Dec. 6
The 2014 Christmas Coffee House, featuring a silent auction and holiday bake sale, will be hosted by Union Grove United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 6. The community is invited to enjoy a family-friendly evening of fellowship and favorite Christmas music. Doors open at 6 p.m.; admission is free; […]
Food drive for Helping Hands Pantry Dec. 1-31
Riverside Chiropractic Wellness Center, Waterford, asks its patients, family, friends and community members to participate in a food drive for the Helping Hands Food Bank at Norway Lutheran Church in Wind Lake. The food drive begins Monday, Dec. 1. Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 31. All items can […]
Teacher survey faults how WGSD operates – only 28 percent would recommend it as a place to work
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent “Significant changes” are needed to improve the overall climate and staff morale within the Waterford Graded School District, an outside consultant asserted this week. About three-dozen people — many of them teachers — withstood inclement weather Nov. 24 to attend the district’s regular board meeting, as […]
Projects line up as village debt shrinks
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Besides being able to offer a zero tax levy increase for the seventh year in a row, the Village of Waterford Board is also in a financial position to undertake four major projects in the next five years, Village President Tom Roanhouse said. Projects on the […]
Town, city budgets draw few comments
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor No muss, no fuss – at least when it comes to the Town of Burlington 2015 budget. With the town’s mill rate holding steady at $2.56 per $1,000 of property value for the ninth straight year, the annual budget public hearing drew no commentary Tuesday night […]
Village budget keeps tax levy and tax rate steady
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Village of Waterford tax levy will stay the same amount it has been since 2009 under a 2015 budget proposal to be presented Monday. Under the 2015 budget proposal, the village levy stays at $2,693,142 in taxes – the same amount levied seven years in […]
City moving ahead with pool plans
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR With a fresh layer of snow on the ground, it’s likely only a handful of people in Burlington were thinking of the community swimming pool Tuesday. That handful of people included city staff reviewing proposals from firms that are vying to develop options for the future […]
BHS choir headed to D.C. for national tree lighting
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Burlington High School Choir Director Penny Yanke spent time submitting a concert video recently, she happened to get a notice for something else. That notice? Advertising open auditions for the national tree-lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C. “I had just finished the concert video to apply […]
Woof! Meow! Oink! for photos with Santa
By Anita Blatnik Correspondent Fox Valley Veterinary Service invites everyone to bring their pet to meet Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, between noon and 2 p.m., at their facility located at 231 S. Millgate Drive, Rochester, right off Highway 36. The veterinary service will provide a digital photo of […]
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