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Thursday, November 14, 2024
News from throughout Western Racine County.
So long, 2020, you’ve left an indelible mark on local history, and for that you’ll long be remembered. But you won’t be missed. You’ve been host for 365 days to a level of stress and strife that is unprecedented in the lives of most people who call the Burlington […]
Warehouse-distribution facility would replace former grocery store By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Wisconsin Vision Associates, of Burlington, has experienced unprecedented growth in recent months even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The longtime contact lens distributor, however, has reportedly run out of space for manufacturing and distribution at its facility at 35263 […]
While 2020 was a dismal year by most accounts, Burlington residents did their best to dispel the darkness with brightly decorated homes for the holiday season. The true meaning of Christmas is reflected in the Nativity scene on the historic truss bridge at the Roger Bieneman residence along the […]
The building that housed the former Richter’s Marketplace grocery store in Burlington’s Pine Crest shopping center has been vacant for more than a year. And despite the hopes of many residents to again have another shopping option, it doesn’t appear any retail proposals are imminent for the vacant space. […]
Area residents celebrated the arrival of the Christmas season Dec. 5 in downtown Waterford as the village hosted a parade and tree lighting ceremony. The highlight of the evening, of course, was the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus atop of fire engine. The evening culminated with a fireworks display […]
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 23 for a Burlington man charged with fleeing from police while intoxicated. Mason M. Hudson, 21, was charged Dec. 11 in Racine County Circuit Court with attempting to flee or elude an officer and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, second […]
Chalet open one more weekend in Burlington By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Families have one last chance to visit the new Santa’s Chalet at Wehmhoff Square Park in Burlington this weekend, according to Jan Ludtke, Executive Director of the Burlington Area Chamber and Commerce. The Burlington Chamber, which launched a […]
Anticipation ran high this week within a pandemic-weary public as the first vaccines for coronavirus were shot into the arms of frontline medical workers. While the use of the vaccine was a milestone to celebrate, local officials are preaching patience when it comes to the rollout of the vaccine. […]
Local business owner seeks first district seat By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Shad Branen, owner of Plaza Theater in Burlington, on Monday announced plans to run for a seat on the Burlington Common Council. Branen, who seeks the first district seat, could face incumbent Susan Kott. Branen said he decided […]
Alternative payment options offered with city, town offices closed By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington plans to generate and mail out annual tax bills to homeowners starting next week with some changes because of COVID-19. Steve DeQuaker, City Finance Director, said the city will begin the process […]
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