A hot real estate market is behind a recent jump in property value assessments that saw some home values increase by 40 percent, according to City of Burlington officials. The city said the reassessment resulted in an overall property assessment increase of about 8 percent for residential properties. How […]
Sports & Other News
Local man wins bowling national tournament
Towne & Country’s own credits success to late grandpa, bowling family By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent It’s not bragging if you can back it up. After finishing his final round at the 2018 United States Bowling Conference National Bowling tournament in Syracuse, N.Y., Cotie Holbek turned to his […]
Council OKs liquor license for B.J. Wentker’s
Owner wants to eventually revive restaurant in historic building By Jason Arndt Staff Writer B.J. Wentker’s, a former downtown restaurant, could reopen its doors after the Burlington Common Council issued a Class B liquor license to building owner Brian Torgerson on July 17. The decision comes a month after the […]
Local ‘Kids’ to perform at Waterford show
Kids from Wisconsin show is slated for Monday By Alex Johnson Correspondent Described as the “high energy, can’t miss musical performance of the year,” the Kids from Wisconsin are celebrating their 50th anniversary tour with 60 performances in 30 different locations. The troupe is scheduled to perform at the Waterford […]
County plans to move service center to shopping plaza
Officials now look to sell rather than raze current building By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief County officials plan to move the Western Racine County Service Center to a newly renovated space between Big R and Dunham’s Sports in the Fox River Plaza shopping center, Burlington, this fall. Racine County […]
The fight for what’s right: Hall of Fame coach pioneered for women’s sports, equality
Hanson lost mom, others during historic four-decade journey By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Last fall, Teri Leach won her third volleyball state championship at Burlington High School. Diane Biedrzycki turned BHS gymnastics into a powerhouse. And Rosemary Dolatowski has built a legit, popular girls tennis program at the school. None, […]
Woman struck by lightning at Country Thunder
Woman, 22, suffers serious injuries, is hospitalized in Illinois UPDATE: The woman has been identified by the Sheriff’s Office as Brittney N. Prehn, 22, of Illinois. Kenosha County authorities are seeking information on the identity of a young woman who they believe was struck by lightning at the Country Thunder […]
Better safe than sorry
Firefighter Justin Ehrhart teaches Peter Sutor how to use a fire extinguisher earlier this month when Kansasville Fire and Rescue hosted Pancake and Safety Day. The event featured fire and rescue demonstrations, children’s activities, equipment displays and a visit from the Flight for Life Helicopter. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
Village hires new DPW director
Extensive search lasted more than five months By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove officials this month filled a five-month vacancy within the village’s public works department. After an extensive search, the Village Board on July 9 issued Richard Piette a $75,000 contract. His first day with the village is set […]
Balloonfest soars in Waterford
Eighth annual festival runs through the weekend By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Waterford’s eighth annual Balloonfest lifts off July 19 and flies until July 22 on the Evergreen Elementary School grounds at 817 W. Main St. The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce festival is presented by Triple Crown Products, Waterford, […]