Construction patience grows thin, but officials say work is on schedule By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief When it comes to road construction, progress can be deceiving – at least that’s what City of Burlington officials are saying regarding the work along Milwaukee Avenue. City officials issued a press release […]
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August traffic deaths were second lowest since WWII
Traffic deaths in Wisconsin last month were the second lowest for August since the end of World War II Last month was the second safest month of August in terms of traffic deaths on Wisconsin roadways since the end of World War II. Fifty-five people died in 46 traffic crashes […]
St. Mary Parish gears up for fall festival
Run/walk is new to slate of events A weekend full of music, food, fun and competition is on tap Friday-Sunday at the 2012 Fall Festival at St. Mary Catholic Parish in Burlington. New to the festival this year is a 5K run/walk set for 8 a.m. Saturday on the grounds […]
Village police services contract still being negotiated
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While the Waterford Village Board recently made its decision about the direction of police oversight in 2013, some of the finer points are still being worked out. In a narrow 4-3 vote earlier this month, the board decided to pursue a police services contract with the […]
New college opens for students with autism
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Wisconsin Independent Life College (WILC), a new secondary education option for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, will open its doors with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at 104B E. Main St., Waterford. WILC is a new private, non-profit college serving young […]
UGUHS class reunion set
The Union Grove High School Class of 1972 will hold its 40th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. at the American Legion Hall, 1027 New St., Union Grove. The class is extending this invitation to all members of the class of 1971 and any other interested UGUHS graduates. The […]
Walking tour of Lincoln Woods offers insights
By Karen Mahoney Correspondent Members of the vilage’s Plan Commission toured the Lincoln Woods Memorial Nature Park with Public Works Director, Mark Osmundson last month to discuss the possible purchase of an easement to enable emergency vehicle access. Upon the passing of the late resident, Nancy Molitor’s, she willed the […]
Police bust check-cashing scheme
A Madison-area man has been accused of cashing a forged check at a Waterford bank and then attempting to do the same at a Burlington bank in what may have been part of a larger scheme. Richard J. Johnson, 18, of Fitchburg was charged Aug. 22 in Racine County Circuit […]
With the recall over, WSD looks back to find a way forward
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Like the calm that follows a mighty storm, it’s been mighty quiet at the Town of Waterford Sanitary District since an Aug. 14 recall election ousted Bill Gerard from the WSD board in favor of former commissioner Dan Dickinson – an event that dominated the local […]
Analyst sees gas price relief in future
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.93 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.80, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
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