By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the state now requiring teachers, principals and assistant principals to be evaluated on a common scale, Assistant Superintendent Connie Zinnen spent more than an hour outlining the process Oct. 27 at the Burlington Area School District School Board meeting. Staff members will be evaluated this […]
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GAB issues list of top 10 things to know for the election
The state Government Accountability Board on Monday released its list of the top 10 things Wisconsin voters should know for Election Day. Top on the list is for voters to know where to vote and whether they’re currently registered. “Wisconsin voters can find the most accurate information about voting at […]
Veterans ceremony planned for Nov. 5
The public is invited to a ceremony honoring veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the lower banquet hall of the Cotton Exchange, 345 Hickory Hollow Drive, Waterford. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; ceremony begins at 10 a.m. The event includes a color guard presentation, gun salute, guest speaker, artwork and […]
Help with energy services available
Help for Racine County people seeking home energy assistance is available by appointment in Union Grove at Graham Library, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on the second Tuesday of each month through March (Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10). Applicants must bring in their […]
Rochester takes a dim view of lighting like Waterford
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a move that runs counter to a decision made by their northerly neighbors, Village of Rochester officials this month nixed a proposal to install decorative light fixtures during the upcoming reconstruction of Highways 83 and 20. In 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will undertake […]
Pumpkin chucking is a smashing success
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The routine for chucking pumpkins sounds easy after a few dozen times: soft swish, hard thwack, occasional clunky thunk, weird splat. Cheers! But getting to that fun spot takes hours of behind-the-scenes mechanical planning, re-designing and constant trial-by-error re-figuring. Teams at Saturday’s Pumpkin Chuckin’ Contest at […]
BASD approves final budget
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor By a unanimous vote, the School Board approved the final 2014-15 budget and tax levy for the Burlington Area School District Monday night. A preliminary levy and budget were approved at the BASD annual meeting in August. However, the numbers were adjusted this month with final […]
It’s a scream!
A group of youngsters join Kevin Alvarez (back from left) and City of Burlington Police Sergeant Rob Jones in a witch’s scream during Spooky City last week. The weather was considerably colder and the skies darker for Friday night’s trick or treating on Halloween. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Washington Caldwell residents heed Rodgers’ advice to relax
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Well aware of the budget-crunching issues impacting their school budget, Washington-Caldwell electors Monday night faced the future with the same kind of composure Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has asked his fans to adopt in the face of adversity. After sounding a distress signal last month, […]
Tickets for Breakfast with Santa and Elves
Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 8, for the annual Breakfast with Santa and Elves in Union Grove. The Saturday, Dec. 6, breakfast is sponsored by the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will be sold at the Chamber office on the first floor of the Union Grove […]
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