By Patricia Bogumil Editor A fleet-footed escapee was caught after slowing down to make a cell phone call while running away from an officer driving him to the Racine County Jail. According to the criminal complaint filed Sept. 28 in Racine County Circuit Court: Coty M. Obermeyer, 18, Waterford, admitted […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Strategic plan will guide city
Consolidation of local fire departments is among highlights of new plan By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer After numerous one-on-one meetings with City of Burlington department heads and Common Council members, the city now has its 2012 Strategic Plan. That plan, which highlights short-term and long-term goals for the city, was […]
Drug sales for diapers
Couple charged in drug trafficking By Patricia Bogumil Editor A jobless couple living with young children near Whitford Park, Waterford, is accused of using marijuana sales at their residence to supplement their food stamps and state Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program benefits. Melanie A. Adkins, 23, and Brandon S. […]
Cleaned out: Burglar charged with battery, trespassing
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer A Union Grove man was surprised by an opportunist burglar Sept. 19 when he took a break while cleaning out his car. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, the victim told police he had been working in his vehicle around and took a break […]
Gas prices present a mixed bag
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.82 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.80, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
Council OKs new leaf pickup rules
Residents warned to keep garden waste out of curbside By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The City of Burlington Common Council approved a new ordinance Tuesday night that asks city residents to keep garden waste and sticks out of curbside leaf piles. The ordinance defines garden waste as tomato plants, pumpkins […]
Little Free Library opens in Waterford
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Waterford has a nice big public library. Now it has a nice little one, too. The first Little Free Library in Racine County recently opened outside Bon Voyage Cruise & Vacations, 116 N. Milwaukee St., Waterford. It is housed in a hand-painted bright blue box that […]
Fixing the waterways is a community-wide issue
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Efforts to remove heavy amounts of sediment – long considered a foe in local waterways – could pick up in the year ahead. Cost, however, will determine the full scope of work. Several committee members within the Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) have been examining ways […]
School district has case of test anxiety
Officials fear data flaws will skew new ‘report cards’ By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When the state of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issues its preliminary report cards to school districts next week, expect the grading curve to be a little steep – and maybe to change. Local School District […]
Changing the world
Area churches team up to make a difference By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Eight area churches have come together to sponsor the second annual Change the World Community Food Drive Oct. 12-13. The volunteers for this year’s drive are motivated by the Bible verse from 1 John 3:18, “let’s not […]
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