A Union Grove Union High School student was charged with a pair of felonies after allegedly making a threat against classmates last week. David J. Kopecky, 17, posted his bail March 24 – the same day of the incident. According to the press release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Department, […]
Sports & Other News
Rochester races offers mostly experience
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There are four candidates vying for three open spots in this year’s Village of Rochester Board race. Incumbents Christopher Bennett, Chris Johnson and Russ Kumbier are being challenged by Douglas Webb. Christopher Bennett (inc.) Age: 42 Occupation: freelance writer through his own company, First North […]
Little drama in most Burlington area races
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the City of Burlington Common Council may see a change in mayor next week, depending on the outcome of that race, all four seats on the council itself are unopposed. In fact, Aldermanic District 1 – a year after a late step-up by John Ekes […]
Breaking news: Fire trucks roll to Nestle in the early hours
A significant fire department presence – which including the City and Town of Burlington, Rochester, Lake Geneva, Twin Lakes and Lyons fire departments plus various rescue squads – ended up at Nestle USA Friday morning. According to a press release from the City of Burlington, the city received a report […]
Nielsen has momentum in Racine judge race
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A pair of candidates are fighting for the open Racine County Court Branch 4 seat, and both have run for the office before. Mark Nielsen of Racine and Joseph Seifert of Raymond are the two options for the spot left open by John Jude, who announced […]
Election could be time for addressing issues
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With several different controversies over the last year – including a switch in policing contracts and a bungled revaluation process – four candidates have lined up for the Village of Waterford Board race. Incumbents Don Houston, Ronald Kluth and Jim Schneider are being challenged by Andrew […]
Egg hunts with toddlers, Easter parties and cholesterol levels
If nothing else, my life never fails to entertain. Last weekend, a time that was one of the holiest growing up, took on a new meaning, a much more eventful one. Gone are the days of stuffy ties, dress pants and church sermons at St. Charles Church in Burlington. […]
A different kind of hunt
Wendy Usher holds Philomena Folbrecht while Anastasia Folbrecht picks up an egg at Richard Bong State Recreation Area Saturday. Instead of candy, youngsters found eggs with small pictures in them, getting to learn about wildlife that lay eggs and building nests to take home. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Area toddler dies in accident
A 2-year-old Burlington boy died March 24 in what law enforcement officials are calling an accident. Wyatt Johansen’s death was handled by the Racine County Sheriff’s Department, although Town of Waterford police would normally have handled the call. Town of Waterford Police Chief Tom Ditscheit said his squads were administering […]
Easter came early
Children and their parents wait for the DRIVEN Easter egg hunt to start March 19. The hunt featured more than 14,000 eggs for youngsters to pick up, filled with candy, treats and prize tickets. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
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