By Patricia Bogumil Editor Former Raymond township Supervisor Joseph Pohlhammer has been charged with felony election fraud for allegedly destroying candidate nomination paperwork June 19 at the Town Hall. At the time, Pohlhammer was facing a recall election. He subsequently lost his seat on the Town Board to challenger Tim […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
It’s got a good beat
Music event strikes up success for TLC, will likely return next year By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Aug. 11 was a night to sit back, relax and enjoy a few blasts from the past. Mike Anderson, known locally as a chiropractor, also had a little fame back in the 80s, […]
Snow removal at Town Hall hits a slippery slope
With the effort apparently stymied to break the $1/year, 99-year lease at the Waterford Town Hall, the town’s Sanitary District (WSD) board took a new tack Aug. 8, voting 2-1 to break a long-standing snow removal agreement. But whether breaking that agreement is legal depends on whose lawyer is talking […]
R & R Club to work with village on compliance issues
By Karen Mahoney Correspondent R & R Club owner Ric Storbeck appeared in front of the village’s Plan Commission Monday night to address a number of compliance issues regarding the annual review of his Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate an outdoor dining area. Stating that this wasn’t a “witch […]
Back to the bargaining table
Teachers’ union, school district to meet Monday night By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With two different sides using two different formulas – coming up with different proposals with differing sets of rules – it’s no surprise that the Burlington Area School District might need a little time to figure out […]
Union Grove Fire and Rescue upgrade mulled
By Karen Mahoney Correspondent The Union Grove Fire and Rescue Department is considering raising the level of care to become a full paramedic service. While the department currently has nine members with paramedic certification, the proposal would include additional training for members to move the department from an I-99 unit […]
Town Board delays discussion of Town Hall purchase
Chairman: Let’s wait until election is over By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer At the Aug. 13 regular Town of Waterford Board meeting, discussion about a possible buy-back of the Town Hall building from the Waterford Sanitary District was put on hold until after results of Tuesday’s recall election were known. […]
Haircuts for a good cause
Proceeds of cut-a-thon will go to United Way By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Locks getting a little long? Looking to get your children shorn before they head back to school? Simply need a trim? Cost Cutters in Burlington is hoping you’ll give them a look Sunday evening. For two hours […]
Charges filed for alleged homegrown marijuana
Members of the Racine County Metro Drug Unit busted an alleged homegrown marijuana operation July 24 when executing a search warrant with a street address of 21204 North Cape St., Union Grove, a residence located in the Town of Norway. Brian M. Touve, 38, formerly Waterford, i s charged as […]
Village will stay with county police services
No one yet has signed on the line By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Waterford Village Board voted 4-3 Monday night in favor of pursuing a 2013 police services contract with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. Village President Tom Roanhouse and trustees Tom Christensen, Steve Denman and Judy Spencer voted “aye.” […]
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