Most taxpayers won’t see much change in their bills By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For too many years to count, when the City and Town of Burlington needed to do a property revaluation, it was because the assessed value of homes was on the rise. With the recent economy, this year’s […]
Sports & Other News
FOOTBALL WEEKEND: Burlington hopes to bounce back, Waterford-Elkhorn marquee matchup
Last Friday was a pivotal night in the Southern Lakes Conference. Waterford showed us why they’re still an elite team defensively with a civil war victory over Burlington. Wilmot showed us it may have what it takes to challenge for the top spot. And Delavan-Darien proved an explosive offense […]
Three Waterford natives make UW-Whitewater football roster
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team, one of the most dominant programs in Division III in the nation, will have some local flavor this fall. Three Waterford natives, Jordan Gruettner, Marshall Rutherford and Brandon Tamsett, are on the roster. Gruettner is a sophomore phy ed major, Rutherford is a senior […]
DNR plans to tighten firewood transport rules
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has proposed lowering the distance firewood can be transported to state parks from 25 to 10 miles in response to the growing presence of the tree-destroying emerald ash borer and other invasive pests. Currently, campers may only bring in firewood that is either certified […]
Broncos, Suokko repeat as SLC golf champs
By David Paulsen Sports Correspondent The Southern Lakes Conference girls golf final results are now complete and nothing has changed from one year ago. The Union Grove Broncos repeated as SLC champions, and Bronco sophomore Mari Suokko was once again named the SLC Player of the Year. Union Grove and […]
Local Sentry stores will get new name, supplier
Richter’s Marketplace will debut week of Oct. 7 By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For more than 60 years in Twin Lakes – and more than 10 in Burlington – the Richter name has been notable when it comes to grocery stores. That will not change in October – but the name […]
Gun shop issue at Plan Commission
By Jason Arndt Correspondent In Village of Union Grove Plan Commission business Sept. 16, village resident Brett Buisse received approval to seek a permit by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to open a gun repair shop in the industrial park on Commerce Drive. Buisse assured […]
Craig, DNR set special meeting at the library
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Maybe all the hollering done last week by Waterford Town Chairman Tom Hincz about state plans to create 10 more parking spots at the Tichigan Wildlife Area reached the ears of higher-ups in Madison. Or maybe it’s the angst felt over the […]
Craig, DNR set special meeting at the library
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Maybe all the hollering done last week by Waterford Town Chairman Tom Hincz about state plans to create 10 more parking spots at the Tichigan Wildlife Area reached the ears of higher-ups in Madison. Or maybe it’s the angst felt over the possible local […]
A little something for Sam: Local chiropractor steps up for heart transplant hopeful
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sam Mielke had his first surgery when he was all of six weeks old. Born with single ventricle transposition of arteries – leaving Sam with just one pumping chamber in his heart – Sam has been in and out of hospitals since he was born. He […]
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