After a hiatus of one year, Leadership Union Grove (affectionately called LUG) is returning with the Class of 2013-14, beginning with an opening retreat in September. All LUG alumni are invited to a kick-off celebration for the new class on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of […]
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How does their garden grow?
It starts with education and ends with community service By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If you happen to walk into the courtyard at Burlington High School, you’ll see a new addition that might leave you with a healthy appetite. That’s because a lush garden of vegetables has replaced much of […]
It’s ‘no way’ on new tax
Local leaders join county in opposing a regional arena tax By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing local lawmakers can agree on right now, it’s that Racine County doesn’t need another Miller Park taxing fiasco. The Racine County Board unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday evening opposing any regional […]
Business walks for straight talks
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Volunteers with Union Grove’s Community Development Authority next week will begin the first round of business walks within the downtown area as part of an effort to recruit more businesses to Union Grove. “We ask that no Board members be a part of it, in order […]
Local pastor celebrates his silver milestone
Lemmon has been at church for 25 years By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When the Rev. Terry Lemmon first became a pastor for the Church of the Nazarene, the average stay at any given church was about 18 months. And while that average has gotten lengthier – closer to 10 […]
Title I preschool option heads to WGSD board
4K option remains in talks By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Will the Waterford Graded School District decide to begin offering 4-year-old kindergarten, a Title I preschool program, or both? That issue was revisited Aug. 5 at the School Board’s Policy and Curriculum Committee meeting, and a variety of sub-issues – including […]
Kids credited with helping make beach rescue a success
Teens helped pull unresponsive woman to shore By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A Cedar Park neighborhood official is crediting several area children for their quick actions that likely saved a woman from drowning on Browns Lake July 18. “In my eyes, they saved her life,” said Michael Barczak, secretary/treasurer […]
Gasoline prices still falling
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.56 Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.58, according […]
Village strengthens relationship with Central Racine Health
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Village Board members will be seeking a representative to attend Central Racine County Health Department meetings, following an Aug. 5 presentation by the agency at an Administration/Finance Committee meeting. The Health Department has officially recommended that the Village become a voting municipality on its Board for […]
New school times and bus routes planned for 2013-14
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Dousman Transport officials are continuing to examine elementary school bus routes, as the start to the 2013-14 school year draws closer for Waterford Graded School District students and their families. The routes for elementary school students are being tweaked in the aftermath of a decision to […]
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