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Thursday, November 14, 2024
News from throughout Western Racine County.
BHS’s Shebeneck named state’s top volleyball player for second straight year By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer It’s hard not to take an instant liking to Burlington High School senior Kaysie Shebeneck. A 17-year-old with an easy smile, an outgoing demeanor and genuine affection for seemingly everyone she meets, Shebeneck has […]
By Patricia Bogumil Editor After 22 years in office, Waterford Town Chairman Robert Langmesser has decided not to seek re-election. Langmesser’s official Notification of Non-Candidacy form for the April 2013 election arrived in the mail Dec. 14 at the town hall. It was sent from Mesa, Ariz., where Langmesser has […]
Lacking operating funds, group reaches out to city and town By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief When Bev Gill talks about the future of the Burlington Cemetery, she doesn’t mince words. “We’re broke,” she said Tuesday. “Things need to be taken care of and there isn’t anything in the checkbook. […]
The City of Burlington officially declared a snow emergency at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The declaration prohibits parking on all city streets while it remains in effect until noon Friday. Violators could have their vehicles towed — or at the very least plowed-in with mounds of snow — as public works […]
A 36-year-old Waterford woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to snatch a purse from another shopper at the Waterford Pick ‘n Save store earlier this month. Racine County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the 36-year-old Tuesday. She is not named here pending issuance of formal charges. According to sheriff’s officials, […]
Poll workers recognized at Village Board meeting Election inspectors and election day registration deputies for the Village of Waterford were honored Monday night by the Village Board for their service and dedication. “I’m so honored to work with these citizens who take the time to volunteer, attend numerous hours […]
He’s seeking alternatives to Aurora in Burlington By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Bob Miller met recently with a representative of an area health care provider to discuss local opportunities in light of Aurora Health Care’s decision to stop delivering babies at Memorial Hospital of Burlington. Miller, who […]
Christmas in the Barn brings the Nativity to life For the 43rd year, members of English Settlement United Methodist Church will come together to host Christmas in the Barn, a living Nativity and Christmas Eve service. The church’s live Nativity will come to life again on Monday at the John […]
The Waterford Village Board has approved a request by the Tichigan Snowmobile Club to have a marked snowmobile trail run along sections of Highway 83. The trail will be in the village’s right-of-way, but will abut property owners’ homes and businesses. Perry Baumann, a member of the club, said members […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent and Patricia Bogumil Editor What began as an idea to bring back French as a language taught at Fox River Middle School might morph into something even more progressive. At a Policy and Curriculum Committee held Dec. 3, discussion about offering a second language besides Spanish […]
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