Residents in several local communities can get rid of hazardous household waste, electronics, unused perscriptions By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor If it’s time for spring cleaning, fittingly, it’s time for the annual “Clean Sweep” program. City and Town of Burlington residents, as well as those in the Town of Dover, Village […]
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Dry, windy spring weather rates a “high” fire danger
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Windy conditions led to a shed and marsh fire that broke out near 21640 Schroeder Road, Kansasville, around 2 p.m., April 10. Kansasville Fire Chief Scott Remer said a small, controlled burn was being done by the owners near the north side of a shed on […]
Racine County D.A. pleads guilty to OWI, hit-and-run, obstruction misdemeanors
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Racine County District Attorney Richard Chiapete has agreed to plead guilty and pay $1,205 to settle Operating While Intoxicated, Hit and Run, and Obstructing an Officer municipal ordinance citations recently lodged against him. But Chiapete said he doesn’t expect the incident in question to also cost […]
Former Burlington star explains boycott of Minnesota State football coach
College coach reinstated after clearing pornography charges The story is everywhere now. Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past week, you may have seen on ESPN, Time Magazine and even the New York Times that the Minnesota State-Mankato football team is taking a stand. Former Burlington standout […]
The master sits in
Tower of Power saxophonist Tom Politzer sits in with saxophone section of the Karcher Middle School Jazz Band Monday during the Jazz Fest concert at Burlington High School. Politzer spent Monday and Tuesday working with students in the Burlington Area School District band program and joined them on stage for […]
Teacher retirements eliminate need for layoff notices
BASD will reduce staff for 2014-15 through attrition By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When the Burlington Area School District approaches the state-mandated deadline for initial notices of non-renewal this month, it won’t need to send any. Superintendent Peter Smet said April 14 that the district would not have to layoff any […]
New track boosts numbers for Union Grove
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent How do you boost the overall number of athletes to trying out for your track and field program? Build a new track and field facility. That’s exactly what the community of Union Grove did for its track and field program. The number of track […]
Man who died in Sunday cycle crash identified
Racine County Sheriff’s officials have identified the man who died in an early Sunday morning motorcycle crash as Gregory A. Treffinger, 29, of Waterford. According to officials, Treffinger was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing his motorcycle in the 37000 block of Hill Valley Road in the Town of […]
Family loses everything in house fire
Three pets also perished in blaze at home in Lyons By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While most of Burlington was engrossed with the Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store fire earlier this month, another fire devastated a family in the Town of Lyons just two days later. Renee and Jim Michals, along with their […]
Catholic Central softball hangs tough with D1 giants
Lady Toppers impressive at Western Kenosha County Invite By Bud Milroy Sports Correspondent The Lady Toppers jammed a week’s worth of softball in a single day on Saturday. After crazy weather during the week washed out their conference games, the Lady Toppers went up against several of the state’s best […]
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