Sheriff says he attempted to meet 15-year-old boy for sex A 50-year-old Walworth County man was in the Racine County Jail Tuesday after being arrested as he allegedly attempted to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old boy for sex. Ronald R. Niehus was arrested recently in an undercover sting […]
Sports & Other News
Aurora contract with Western Racine won’t be renewed
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Western Racine County Health Department – which provides public health services for many local municipalities, including the City and Town of Burlington, Dover, Norway, Raymond and Yorkville; villages of Waterford and Rochester – will close at the end of the year. As a result, area […]
Today is Election Day
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters throughout western Racine County will have a chance to cast their votes in a variety of municipal, school board and county board races on Tuesday. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Check with your local municipality […]
Wisconsin Hi-Liter 3/26/14
Click on the headline above to view a digital copy of the March 26, 2014, Wisconsin Hi-Liter shopping guide. [embedit snippet=”wisconsin-hi-liter-32615″]
Gasoline prices still lower than 2013
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60 yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.53, according […]
Fresh coat of paint: Love, Inc. ready to open after remodel
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There’s a new look to the inside of the Love, Inc. thrift store in Burlington. Right now, it’s sporting several new layers of paint – and virtually nothing for sale. While the store clears out its inventory annual, every 4-5 it also remodels the inside of […]
Western Racine County Health Department closing its doors–Officials looking for new 2015 provider
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With Western Racine County Health Department making plans to disband at the end of this year (see related story in this week’s print edition), many west-end officials are looking for another agency to offer flu clinics, immunizations and public health-related screenings and education programs. Through a […]
American Roller gets the OK it sought to move ahead with expansion plans
By Jason Arndt Correspondent American Roller has cleared the final hurdle for an expansion of its operations, following approval March 24 of modifications to the village’s Tax Increment District 3 by the Joint Review Board. The Review Board’s action follows approval given March 10 by the Union Grove Village Board […]
April 1 election beckons voters to the ballot box
By Patricia Bogumil editor and Dave Fidlin correspondent One contested Racine County Board election and several local municipal and school board contests will be on the ballot when local residents vote in the Tuesday, April 1, election. Early voting for this election continues at local clerks’ offices through […]
2014 All-Area Girls Basketball: Waterford’s Blair leads the pack
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Her passion for the game is inspiring. Her versatility is unmatched. And her hard work keeps paying off. Already a first team all-conference and all-county performer, Waterford junior Madison Blair takes the cake when it comes to the 2014 All-Area team. The Lady Wolverines’ leading […]
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