By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer How to get out correct information to the public was discussed at the June 13 Waterford Sanitary District monthly meeting. At issue are concerns about unspecified “rumors and misinformation” that Board President Bill Gerard said are being spread around town. Commissioners talked about the best […]
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Man dies in head-on crash Tuesday
A man died as the result of injuries suffered in a head-on crash on Highway 11 at the Highway 83 bypass on Burlington’s east side Tuesday night, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies were dispatched to the two-vehicle crash at 9:18 p.m. The driver of one of the […]
Love finds a way to fight summer hunger
Goal is to help feed kids on summer break By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For students who receive free and reduced-cost meals through the school system, summertime can be more than just playtime and vacation – it can be a real strain on the family finances. Love Inc. program coordinator […]
Health officials issue heat advisory
State health officials have issued a public health advisory due to forecasts calling for temperatures this week in the mid to upper 90s, with heat indices ranging from 95 to 105 degrees. “We are asking everyone to take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion, and to check on their family, friends […]
Joint policing plans aired for town and village
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling presented a proposal for 2013 police services to the Waterford Village Board Monday night. At about the same time across town, Waterford Town Police Chief Tom Ditscheit offered the Waterford Town Board three options for joint town/village services the town […]
Village modifies sprinkling ban, new pump up and running
The Village of Waterford completed the new well pump installation Monday, July 2. All four wells are now providing water to the community. Due to high water demand and forecasted dry conditions, the conservation of outdoor water continues to be necessary. The village is modifying the ban on outdoor water […]
City of Burlington cancels July 4 fireworks
Dry conditions force officials to consider different date Due to continued dry conditions, the City of Burlington has cancelled its Independence Day fireworks display scheduled for July 4. Mayor Bob Miller announced the cancellation Monday morning. According to a statement from his office, Miller will work with local service groups […]
WSD board advised: two strikes and you’re out
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A letter has been sent by Southern Lakes Newspapers to commissioners of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD), warning them that further violations of the state Open Meetings Law will be referred to authorities for investigation. “As a community newspaper, we have an obligation […]
Farmers Market is now online
Fresh produce is just a click away By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer If there’s ever been a knock against the Burlington Farmers Market, it’s that it takes place just one day a week for only a few hours. While those few hours serve many customers, Market Director Carol Reed […]
Dam work will lower Fox River water levels
Assuming formal approval is received, as expected, from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), work will begin on Monday, July 2, to repair the county’s Rochester Dam located on the Fox River, according to a release from Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig. The work is necessary to stop seepage […]
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