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Burlington News

Nonprofit launched to help district community

BASD Foundation dedicated to assisting students, staff By Jason Arndt Editor A coalition of parents with children attending the Burlington Area School District has launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving equitable access to district opportunities. The BASD Foundation, led by a board of five community members, also looks to […]

News Union Grove

Bank shows commitment to county fairs

CSB serves as official livestock auction clerk in tri-county region By Jason Arndt Editor The Racine County Fair livestock auction exceeded $1 million in total sales last month with proceeds benefiting local youth exhibitors. Community State Bank, which has branches in Racine, Walworth and Kenosha counties, played a key role […]

Burlington News

City to host Overdose Awareness Day event

Observance in Burlington scheduled for Aug. 24 By Jason Arndt Editor International Overdose Awareness Day looks to raise awareness of opioid-related deaths and substance abuse disorders while honoring grieving people who have lost loved ones to the epidemic. In western Racine County, the Burlington area will recognize the international campaign […]

Burlington News

Passing the baton

Long-time Civic Band leader steps down By Jason Arndt Editor Chris Peterson, director of the Burlington Kiwanis Civic Band, has served as a key member of the group, which is known for entertaining generations of community members during the summer months at Echo Veterans Memorial Park. But after guiding nearly […]

News Union Grove

A “Purdy” good steer at the fair

Madisyn Henderson shows grand champion animal By Jason Arndt Editor Madisyn Henderson experienced a whirlwind day on July 26 at the Racine County Fair. Henderson, a 2023 Union Grove High School graduate, didn’t only exhibit a 1,322-pound grand champion crossbred steer she calls “Purdy” inspired by former Iowa State University […]

News Union Grove

Firm hired for compensation study

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent How much should Union Grove’s municipal employees receive? When should raises be handed out? What are comparable municipalities paying their employees? These are some of the questions an outside firm will attempt to tackle for an employee classification and compensation study that is getting underway after […]