By Patricia Bogumil Editor The temporary assignment of Peter Hansen as Racine County Executive was made permanent Jan. 13 by County Board Chairman Russell Clark. In this case, “permanent” means mid-April, or after the April 7 spring election in which voters will select one of two candidates currently vying for […]
Sports & Other News
For once, Burlington gymnastics plays the underdog
It’s been one of the best sports programs in the entire area the past four seasons. Four Division 1 state runner-up finishes. Four conference championships. More than 20 individual state championships. The Burlington/Badger/Wilmot gymnastics squad, which also includes kids from Union Grove and Catholic Central, enjoyed the past three […]
Highway reconstruction tops the list of Waterford village projects
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a short- and long-term view of the budget and capital improvement spending, Village of Waterford officials are in the process of discussing priorities, the imminent reconstruction of highways 83-20 and incurring debt. Village Administrator Rebecca Ewald recently asked the Village Board to meet periodically with […]
Fox River apartment plan advances
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the first phase of a new apartment complex in Burlington now approaching completion, the City of Burlington Common Council last week approved the second phase. The Fox River Crossing apartments, located along the Fox River on Bridge Street, have officially opened. “They already have some […]
Growling man charged in rampage at group home
Racine County Circuit Court officials have requested a competency hearing for a 30-year-old man who allegedly went on a rampage at a group home in the Town of Yorkville Jan. 18, head-butting a worker, breaking furniture and resisting arrest. At one point, according to the criminal complaint filed in […]
Catholic Central girls return to win column
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Catholic Central High School girls atoned for two recent losses with a 48-22 non-conference victory Jan. 26 at home against Williams Bay Faith Christian. The Lady Hilltoppers’ defense keyed the victory. Catholic Central (4-11) limited the Eagles (4-9) to 10 in the first half […]
Union Grove girls hoops lapping the competition
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent It’s becoming increasingly difficult for Union Grove High girls basketball coach Rob Domagalski to find specific areas of his team that need improvement. Perhaps the only thing more difficult is for the competition to contest with the streaking Broncos. In two dominating victories last […]
Waterford grad dies in crash in Dover – Slippery road seen as a contributing factor
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A 21-year-old Waterford woman died Jan. 27 after the car she was driving slid into the path on an oncoming pickup truck on Highway 75 near Eagle Lake. Cassandra Pokorny, a 2012 graduate of Waterford Union High School, was taken to Aurora Memorial […]
Diva Quest competition is Saturday
The Riverport Chorus will host its ninth annual Diva Quest competition Saturday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. at Waterford Union High School. The annual scholarship event has 10 finalists, who will perform a solo and with the chorus. The first-place scholarship is $1,000, while second is $500 and third $250. […]
S.T.E.M. Information Night Monday at Waterford High School
Waterford High School presents a S.T.E.M. Information Night in the high school commons on Monday, Feb. 2. Hear from area business members as they discuss the practical and life applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The event runs from 6:30-8 p.m., and also features a demonstration by by the […]
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