Republicans dominate local races for state Assembly By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The effects of a surging global pandemic and a summer of social unrest did little to change the allegiances of voters in the Southern Lakes Area who remained true to their Republican roots in Tuesday’s election. While […]
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That way to the voting booth
A poll worker directs a voter Tuesday afternoon at Waterford Village Hall. Short lines were evident at several area polling places Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in a presidential race that could set a record for turnout. Results will likely be posted later than usual Tuesday evening or Wednesday […]
Man charged with trying to break into home
Witness scared suspected burglars away, according to complaint A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 5 for a South Milwaukee man caught trying to break into a Town of Norway home. Gary N. Dam, 39, was charged Oct. 23 in Racine County Circuit Court with attempted burglary of a building […]
WUHS to stay with hybrid model
Instruction method will be in place through semester By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After hashing over a range of options, Waterford Union High School officials last week decided to stay with a hybrid instructional model through the rest of the semester. WUHS officials kicked off the 2020-21 school year in September […]
It all comes to a head Tuesday
Absentee ballots cast at record pace ahead of traditional vote By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Although many have already cast their votes via absentee ballots or early in-person voting, Tuesday represents the final chance for voters to have their say in the contentious, pandemic-tinged election of 2020. Polls in […]
Voters will need patience while waiting for election results
State commission provides advice for voters The Wisconsin Elections Commission is asking voters to be patient in waiting for election results on Tuesday. Because of the relatively high number of absentee ballots in the election, some local clerks may need additional time to complete their tallies, according to the commission. […]
Trick-or-treating amid the pandemic
Communities set hours, but discourage traditional approach Although area communities will be offering traditional trick-or-treating hours on Saturday, public health officials are advising those who participate to take some very non-traditional precautions. Because trick or treating is considered a high-risk activity for spreading COVID-19, the Centers for Disease control has […]
Village inks 3-year pact with sheriff
Union Grove will save $93,000 during that period By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Deputies with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department will continue patrolling the streets of Union Grove for at least the next three years on the heels of a new long-term agreement. The Village Board on Oct. 19 approved […]
Clerk prepared for surge of absentee ballots
City official is confident in process amid unusual election By Jason Arndt Staff Writer City of Burlington election officials stand ready to process an unprecedented total of absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. City Clerk Diahnn Halbach said she feels optimistic even after Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision […]
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Although many have already cast their votes via absentee ballots or early in-person voting, Tuesday represents the final chance for voters to have their say in the contentious, pandemic-tinged election of 2020. And while the presidential election pitting incumbent Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden dominates the ballot, […]
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