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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Those who’ve passed Burlington’s Echo Lake in the past week or so would’ve been hard-pressed not to notice the build up of algae in the mill pond area of the lake. The algae bloom, according to local officials, is likely the result of excessive runoff from heavy rain and […]
A 69-year-old Racine County man was injured Sunday when the utility vehicle he was operating drove into the path of a pickup truck and the vehicles collided. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of the crash at 4:29 p.m. Sunday on Beaumont Avenue (Highway S) south of Overson Road in […]
Officials worry about impact on local roads, prosecutor’s office By Jason Arndt Editor While the new state budget bolstered road funding, some area lawmakers had concerns about how the new revenue will be allocated, after Gov. Tony Evers vetoed some provisions approved by the state legislature. Evers, who issued 78 […]
Rising costs, maintenance is behind the increase, officials say By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Water and sewer utility rates within the Village of Waterford are set to increase. The Village Board on June 24 voted to increase water rates 34 percent and increase sewer rates 15 percent. The moves come after […]
Competitors play a bag-toss tournament amid intense heat, including high humidity, and occasional rain showers during the annual Burlington Firefighter’s dance at Echo Park on July 4. Featured band Lunchmoney Bullies kept the crowd entertained. Other event highlights included a bag-toss tournament, raffles, beverages and food prepared and served by […]
An overturned semi-tractor and trailer leaking as much as 50 gallons of fuel caused a nearly four-hour closure of the Burlington bypass on Friday morning. Authorities have cited the Illinois woman responsible for the crash. Investigators from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office said the 36-year-old Waukegan woman, who reportedly suffered […]
Blues Disciples to play B-Town Sounds concert series Thursday The Milwaukee-based Blues Disciples are scheduled to play the third installment of the B-Town Sounds summer concert series at Echo Park in downtown Burlington Thursday, July 11. The free show is slated begin at 6:30 p.m. and run to 8:30 p.m. […]
A patriotically dressed boy waves to the crowd as he rides upon a tractor in Waterford’s Independence Day parade on July 4. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
Cold spring delayed start of picking season By Jason Arndt Editor The strawberry picking season could come to a close as late as this weekend, according to area strawberry producers, who indicated a cold start led to delayed season. That season, which normally runs from mid-June through July 4, began […]
Whenever a state budget is finalized, legislators on both sides of the aisle crank out press releases taking credit for the good and placing blame for the bad based on their political view. With last week’s signing of the biennial state budget by Gov. Tony Evers, we take a […]
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