While many of us were home watching the state capitol budget/labor protests on TV last year, John Nichols was on the ground – talking, recording and observing it all for posterity. For those efforts, as well as his years of work as a journalist, blogger and book author, […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Veronico’s to vanish
Owners of local restaurant plan to end 9-year run on May 24 By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Veronico’s co-owner Maria Veronico confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the final day of operation for the downtown Burlington restaurant will be Thursday, May 24. She said the three owners – her, Dr. Thomas Niccolai […]
Governor touts job growth during visit to Burlington
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker chats with LDV employee Eric Thomas Friday Morning during a visit to the Burlington specialty vehicle outfitter. Walker was in the city to announce that LDV is eligible for up to $107,500 in tax credits through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to help the company add […]
Have fun with the fire department
The Relay for Life team with the Union Grove–Yorkville Fire Department will host a rummage and bake sale on Saturday, May 19. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. The sale will be held rain or shine. A large array of items including baby clothes, toys, household items, furniture and […]
Operation ‘Clean Up the Town’ now underway
The Town of Waterford Police Department has announced the start of Clean Up the Town (CUT) 2012. This is the fifth year for this initiative. Each year since the program began in 2008, the number of complaints has decreased. In 2011, the police department received 19 public nuisance complaints, down […]
Layoff notices reduced by half
Retirements, resignations cut BASD total to eight By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Burlington Area School District School Board will consider next Monday a list of layoffs that is much shorter than originally proposed. According to BASD Superintendent David Moyer, the layoffs of eight teachers covering 5.8 full-time equivalent […]
Build a bonsai with the bonsai guru
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Steve Carini, known as Milwaukee’s bonsai guru, will introduce gardeners to the ancient Japanese growing techniques at Heritage Flower Farm in Waterford township on Saturday, May 12, at 1 p.m. Carini will demonstrate which trees to use for bonsai, crown and root pruning, wiring to […]
For this crew, the Hope Walk is all about family
McCarthy’s take event to a higher level By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For the McCarthy family, the annual Hope Walk has always been about their father – and about family. John McCarthy, who owned McCarthy-Koenig Furniture and a funeral home of the same name, died 21 years ago of […]
Burlington to host RCEDC anniversary event
National speaker slated to attend Veterans Terrace in Burlington will again this year host the Racine County Economic Development Corporation’s anniversary celebration featuring a keynote address from the president of the National Manufacturing Institute. The event, which includes awards for Burlington Mayor Bob Miller and the Absolutely Waterford […]
County treasurer offers west-end office hours
Racine County Treasurer Jane Nikolai announced recently she will provide services in Burlington once each month beginning in May. Remote office hours will be offered at the Western Service Center, 209 North Main Street, starting Tuesday, May 15. Nikolai will be available by appointments only in Burlington the third […]
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