By Rumasa Noor Staff writer The Union Grove Elementary School board approved the purchase of 125 Chromebooks for $39,000 at the meeting on July 20. The school provided students with Chromebooks for the first time last year, said District Administrator Brenda Stevenson. Several schools throughout the area have been providing […]
Sports & Other News
Man injured while skydiving in East Troy
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer A member of the U.S. Army parachute team was injured last night while skydiving in East Troy. Staff Sgt. Chris Clark was on the last jump of the day with Skydive Milwaukee at the East Troy Municipal Airport when he experienced a parachute malfunction at […]
Burlington Little Leaguers survive, advance to state
Frank Roth 11s, 12U & Juniors keep seasons alive By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor If you asked the average person in Wisconsin about Burlington, they’d probably first mention the coat factory followed by Tony Romo and Chocolatefest. Well, the Burlington Little League is becoming a staple just like the […]
The Echo of the blues
Milwaukee’s Blues Disciples, including (from left) guitarist Paul Stilin, vocalist and harmonica player Jimmy Schwantz, bassists Rick Holmes and guest guitarist Billy Flynn perform Thursday at the B-Town Sounds concert series in Echo Park, Burlington. The bi-weekly free series continues Aug. 6 with a performance by country music artist Geoff […]
City’s financial future grim due to levy limits, officials say
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the City of Burlington heads into its annual budget process, the annual audit – and review of the tax incremental finance districts within the city – a depressing financial picture develops. According to accountant Patrick Romenesko, the city’s $1.7 million fund balance is actually a […]
Winds whip Balloonfest
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a beautiful start to the fifth annual Balloonfest in Waterford Friday night, the event – along with the weather – went south Saturday. A storm cell moving through the area Saturday morning created a dangerous situation when one of the hot air balloons was swept […]
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL: Hard work pays off for Union Grove’s Ryan
Loaded Lady Broncos dominate second all-area squad There are a few familiar faces on the 2015 All-Area Softball Team. Last year’s player of the year, Allie Trudeau, is back near the top for the Union Grove Broncos. Also, star players like Mackenzie Kyle, Alyssa Schimelfenyg, Tay Lewis and more […]
Apartment expansion OK’d, but criticized
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The second phase of the Fox Crossing apartments of Burlington was approved Tuesday night, but not without concerns voiced by two aldermen. The amendment to expand the planned used development – from 24 to 32 units, which means adding a third floor – passed through the […]
Village board takes steps to replace Denman
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The official search for former Trustee Stephen Denman’s replacement on the Waterford Village Board is underway, following a series of recent maneuvers. Denman on June 22 submitted his resignation letter, a week after the board voted 4-2 in favor of switching public safety contractors from the […]
Final installment of 2014 property taxes due
Racine County Treasurer, Jane Nikolai, is reminding Racine County property owners that the second, and final, installment of 2014 property taxes is due July 31. Per Wisconsin Statute, the Treasurer’s Office relies on US Postmark to determine if a payment is timely. Nikolai encourages property owners to avoid missing the […]
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