Emergency irrigation declaration won’t be much help here By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Monday’s state of emergency declaration by Gov. Scott Walker will provide little relief for drought-parched farm fields here because most local farmers don’t irrigate. That is the assessment of Kim Iczkowski, executive director for the federal […]
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Tichigan Lake Lions recognized for roaring service
The Tichigan Lake Lions Club celebrated another successful year of serving the community June 14 during its 43rd annual Installation Dinner. Held at The Cruise in Tichigan, outgoing President Tim Szelinski highlighted a number of benefactors of the Lions work over the past year. “Since the club’s chartering in […]
UW CollegesOnline offer associate degrees
Rob Ostrander of Union Grove is among those students recently earning an Associate of Arts and Science degree from the University of Wisconsin Colleges. On May 19, Ostrander received his degree with his fellow classmates —with one key difference. He completed his degree over the Internet from his home in […]
Censure further defines School Board battle lines
Board publicly reprimands Ketterhagen for his comments regarding teachers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Philip Ketterhagen was sworn in as one of two new Burlington Area School District School Board members in April, board President David Thompson gave him a bit of advice. “Welcome to life in the fishbowl,” […]
Muskego woman pleads guilty of child sexploitation
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Annmarie C. Schulte, 37, of Muskego, pled guilty July 6 to two counts of felony child sexploitation in Waukesha County Court. Schulte was originally charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault and two counts exploitation of a child in October 2011 after allegedly emailing […]
Toddler revived after quick lesson in CPR
Racine County dispatcher Emily Johnson received a Lifesaving Award June 19 for helping a Yorkville family when their 2-year old child was found in the family’s swimming pool and not breathing last month. Johnson was on duty at the Racine County Communication Center on the night of June 9 when […]
Straight out of his mind
Haylofters help shape DeWitt’s world premier play By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer “And they all lived happily ever … “Wait a minute! Wait a minute! This is my chance! HIT IT!” Those may be the final spoken words of this summer’s musical at the Haylofters, “The Princess Knight,” but those […]
Emerald ash borer invasion hits home
By Chris Bennett Correspondent It really was just a matter of time. Unfortunately, that time is now. The feared Emerald Ash Borer is now making its presence felt in southeast Wisconsin. Already confirmed in Racine County, in recent weeks the invasive species popped up in Mukwonago, Janesville, Lake Geneva, at […]
DA finds fatal shooting justified
Deputy killed suicidal man who was wielding a knife in Lyons After a nearly two-month investigation, officials have found that the shooting death of a Lyons man by a Walworth County Sheriff’s deputy was justified. District Attorney Phillip A. Koss released his findings Monday in the May 5 shooting of […]
Wanggaard won’t challenge recount in court
Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, will not file a court challenge to the results of a recount confirming his June 5 recall election loss to Democrat John Lehman. In a statement issued Tuesday morning Wanggaard said the five-day deadline to file a challenge was not sufficient for his campaign to consider […]
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