Meet local author and historian Robert J. Laplander at a special event marking the U.S. release of his book, “The True Story of the Wooden Horse,” on Thursday, Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Waterford Public Library, 101 N. River St. A screening of the 1950 movie based […]
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Haitian visitor weaves Mozayik of hope
Augustin raises funds to purchase land for earthquake refugees By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor These days, what Mona Augustin calls home is a political mess. In his home in Haiti when the devastating 7.0 earthquake hit in January 2010, people of his village thought he was dead until he emerged from […]
Great Pumpkin Festival plans pumpkin chuckin’
Expect the squash to soar Saturday, Oct. 25, when the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a new contest, Pumpkin Chuckin, to its annual Great Pumpkin Festival. Students and backyard engineers are welcome to build trebuchets, catapults and slingshots and compete to see who can launch an 8- […]
Casting a Godspell
Actor/director Hoffman has been involved in nine productions of show By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For local actress, singer and director Jenny Hoffman, the musical “Godspell” has always been about creating a magical environment. “Every time I’ve done ‘Godspell,’ there’s been magic from day one,” said Hoffman, who is in […]
City, county eye joint government service center
New facility could replace aging City Hall By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Racine County Executive James Ladwig has earmarked $1.1 million in his proposed 2015 budget for a western Racine County service center to be built in conjunction with the City of Burlington. “The Service Center will be a […]
City eyes pool study
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The question of just what to do with the Burlington Community Pool continues to loom large for city officials, as Common Council members debated what their role might be Tuesday night. Buoyed by $25,000 worth of cosmetic repairs – funded by the city – the pool […]
Stroll and browse the River’s Edge Art Walk Friday evening
Nearly 30 local artists will showcase and sell their works in downtown Waterford on Friday, Oct. 10, during Absolutely Waterford’s third annual River’s Edge Art Walk. Art walkers can expect to view a wide range of fine art, including ceramics, woodcraft, water and oil paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, fabric and […]
City trying to sort out rescue contract
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council held a closed-session meeting Sept. 30 to discuss options with the Burlington Area Rescue Squad contract. Mayor Bob Miller and City Administrator Kevin Lahner confirmed that negotiations with the rescue squad have been ongoing, but that nothing had been decided […]
Nifty-Fifty + bowling league enjoying life at Towne and Country Lanes
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It is a league that has been around, in the words of Roger Tess, “forever.” While the name has changed – just last year, in fact – the senior bowling league at Towne and Country Lanes in Burlington, the “Nifty-Fifty +” has been around since the […]
Washington-Caldwell mulls taxing options in budget squeeze
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Feeling the pinch of declining enrollment and sluggish property values, Washington-Caldwell officials this week sounded a somewhat urgent message about the school district’s short-term budget. Several dozen residents filled the Washington School gymnasium during a special School Board meeting Sept. 29. Superintendent Mark Pienkos explained why […]
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