Town of Waterford Supervisor Lisa Jeschke is among 23 women to receive full scholarships to participate in this year’s six-week Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) 13th Annual Public Policy Graduate Seminar program. “We are pleased to offer this leadership training to women who are committed to continued careers in Wisconsin […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Planners stymied by plan to close Washington Street
Accommodating fire station could adversely impact traffic, they fear By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing the members of the City of Burlington Plan Commission can agree on right now, it’s that they disagree on what to do with Washington Street when the new parking lot for the […]
Anne Frank and Me
Union Grove High School drama begins today Performances of Union Grove High School’s “Anne Frank and Me” take the stage in the performance center on Friday and Saturday, March 15 and March 16, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. There […]
Enroll by March 22 for Community Day at Waterford High School
Openings are still available for Community Day, being held Friday, April 19. The day will offer members of the Waterford community the opportunity to be a high school student for a day. On April 19, residents will be able to visit a number of different classes offered to students at […]
Parents look to reach out in their grief
They seek answers about condition that caused sudden death of daughter, 6, at local skating rink By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Everyone whose life has been brightened by a young child can identify with the laughter Troy and Amber Weis remember from their daughter, Grace LeeAnn. Troy called it his […]
Local deer herd is topic of DNR meeting
Residents, hunters invited to offer their opinions Wildlife biologists with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invite anyone interested in discussing the status of the deer herd in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties to attend a public meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 20 at the […]
Report details scope of Echo Lake Foods fire
Blaze, listed as ‘unintentional’ causes $40 million in damage By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Approximately $40 million in damages is the number included in the City of Burlington report of the fire that began Jan. 30 at Echo Lake Foods and remained a concern for almost a week before all […]
Summer school for motivated learners
New classes will be geared for students who want to get ahead By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For years, the words “summer school” meant one thing and one thing only – you had to retake a class in order to get credit for it. Now, though, the philosophy has begun […]
Power line project to impact trees near factories
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With two power line projects planned near Saint Gobain and Air Liquide on McHenry Street, two employees from We Energies were at the City Council meeting March 5 to explain the impact the projects will have on trees in the area. Installation of new power […]
Yorkville sets kindergarten registration
Yorkville School will hold kindergarten screening Wednesday, March 27, and Thursday, March 28, for children who will be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2013. Call the school at 878-3759 to make an appointment for your child. All parents of resident kindergarten students to start in the fall […]
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