A Burlington woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly driving drunk with three children in the car in February. While the incident happened in February, the charges were not filed in Racine County Circuit Court until the end of May, and released last week. Jennifer Andrews, 36, is […]
Sports & Other News
UPDATE: Body found in Wind Lake is Waterford man
The body recovered from Wind Lake Monday evening has been identified as a 34-year-old Waterford man, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s office. Sheriff’s officials in a press release issued late Monday said no further details — including the name of the victim — would be immediately released. The matter […]
Two area authors making it big with published works
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Danette Fogarty, it was the realization that she had turned 40 – and the prodding of her husband – that convinced her to take the leap. For Carol DeMarco, it was the fact that she finished raising two sons and sold her business that finally […]
Spring 2014 All-Southern Lakes Conference: Union Grove boasts 3 top players
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The spring is the most active sports season of the school year, with the most sports and the strangest weather. Baseball and softball took a good month to get into the swing of things thanks to the effects of the treacherous winter, and state […]
Tony Romo football camp returns to Burlington June 25
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The hometown boy is returning to where it all began. Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl quarterback and 1998 Burlington High School graduate Tony Romo will host his annual football camp Wednesday, June 25, at Burlington High School. Children entering grades seven through 12 will participate […]
Town seeks solutions for shoddy retaining wall
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Taking a look at the intersection at Karcher Road and Pheasant Run, most residents in the area are wondering just went wrong. What was supposed to be a wood retaining wall at the home of Steve Graham has now turned into an eyesore, and Burlington Town […]
Most WSD users could see their fee drop a little (If all goes well, it will drop more later)
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A possible 3 per cent rate reduction could be in place later this year for residents in the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD). At their June 11 meeting, commissioners voted to approve development of resolutions for the proposed rate change. If eventually approved by the […]
Local author teaches children to hang onto their dreams
By Julie Rossman Correspondent Since publishing her first children’s book two years ago, author Marla McKenna’s book, “Mom’s Big Catch,” has caught on. The story was inspired by a day at Miller Park with her family. “The book has really taken off,” McKenna said. Now, the Waterford mother of two […]
New dog park in Rochester now open to visitors – but not all dogs are welcome
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The wraps have been taken off the much anticipated dog park within Rochester’s Case Eagle Park. Since its opening last month, owners have been taking their four-legged friends to the 2.5-acre green space. But local experts are cautioning dog owners to be vigilant while visiting […]
Salem couple arrested for heroin deal
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Salem couple Tuesday after the couple sold heroin for the third time to a confidential informant. Blair LaRose, 32, and Ashley Fay, 26, are each facing three counts of delivery of heroin and four counts of second degree reckless endangerment charges because the […]
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