The National Weather Service in Sullivan on Tuesday issued a heat advisory for Racine County. This advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Friday. The Weather Service is forecasting highs around 90 degrees with heat index values of 95 to 100 each afternoon. The hottest day will be Thursday and […]
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District begins interviewing Winkler principal candidates
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Interviews to fill the open principal position at Winkler Elementary School began last week, and Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet hopes to have a choice by the end of this week. Smet said that eight people – three women and five men – […]
Summer help not needed at the Sanitary District
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With near completion of its involvement in the Highway 164 project, a temporary staffing increase previously discussed for the Town of Waterford Sanitary District No. 1 (WSD) will not be needed, according to Board President Dan Dickinson. The District’s staffing issue had been raised by Operations […]
More affordable housing on the agenda for Union Grove
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Village of Union Grove Board members approved strategies and suggestions to add more moderate-priced and senior housing to Union Grove at their July 8 meeting. The measure was approved after consideration of findings known as “Plan: 2035,” presented July 1 by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning […]
Gas prices shot up 19 cents in past week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 19.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.66 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 11.7 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
WSD building security discussed, addressed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Building security continues to be an area of focus for commissioners serving on the Town of Waterford’s Sanitary District (WSD) No. 1 board. Commissioners and staff discussed in May the merits of enhancing internal and external security measures at the district’s facility, located at the Waterford […]
Building inspector now available with open hours
By Jason Arndt Correspondent In an effort to keep up with the high demand for permits, the building inspector for the Town of Yorkville/Village of Union Grove will start holding office hours twice monthly. The inspector will be on hand to answer inquiries from contractors and citizens seeking permits for […]
Timeline set on WWMD dredging project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Members of the Eco-System Restoration Committee within the Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) recently announced a timeline for the next phase of a possible sediment dredging project that is in the works. The Committee currently is in the process of obtaining the proper permits from the […]
Lesson learned on the need to lock doors
By Patricia Bogumil Editor An Ohio man allegedly burglarized a Caledonia home July 1, then returned the next day to steal more food and recharge the I-phone he had taken a day earlier. Tyler J. McElroy, 19, whose address is given as Homeworth, Ohio, is charged with two felony counts […]
Local teens find greater purpose in helping tornado-ravaged communities
It is the second time they’ve step up when a storm had devastating impact By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For 16-year-old Kylie Dawley, mission trips have become a part of her life. The reason? Well, she just likes helping others. “I’ve always had this passion to go out and help […]
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