A four-time convicted drunken driver has been charged with an alleged fifth offense of operating while intoxicated after his arrest in Burlington last week. Brian L. Mehring, 50, of Kansasville, was charged July 11 with OWI – fifth offense, a Class H felony, in Racine County Circuit Court. He was […]
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Hot off the grill at the farmers market
Burlington resident Michelle Kleitsch cooks bratwurst at a stand at the Burlington Farmers Market recently. The market is offered every Thursday afternoon through October at Wehmhoff Square in downtown Burlington. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Town will pay more for police contract
Hike mainly due to loss of town-owned cars By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the last of the original Town of Burlington police squad cars now off the road, the town is looking at an increase in the cost of its policing contract with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. […]
City’s train horn petition denied
City of Burlington City Administrator Kevin Lahner announced late Thursday that the city’s request for a varience – allowing the city to retain quiet zone status and eliminate the need for Canadian Railroad trains to sound their horns – was denied. The press release reads: The City of Burlington’s request […]
Bird brings home national title
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Burlington High School sophomore Josh Bird added another title to his resume Monday. Bird won the 132-pound weight class at the USAW Cadet Greco Nationals at the FargoDome in Fargo, North Dakota Monday. Bird was dominant in his weight class, winning every match by technical […]
Two-run homer lifts Barons past Rivermen
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor On a sweltering hot afternoon preceded by pomp and circumstance, it seemed only fitting that Sunday’s game between the Burlington Rotary Barons and the Waterford Rivermen was decided by a home run. While both teams had their chances to score, it was Landon Tenhagen’s two-out […]
From Out in Right Field: Is it possible to co-exist with sidewalks?
When you think about summer and recreation and enjoying yourself outside in the sun, I’m betting the first thing you think of is not … sidewalks. Yes, you heard me. I said sidewalks. By definition – at least according to Wikipedia – a sidewalk “is a path along the […]
Keep an eye on the sky!
Waterford launches its annual Hot Air Balloon festival this weekend, July 19-21, on the school grounds off Highway 20/83 West in Waterford. The family-friendly event features a magical show of color in the skies, helicopter and hot air balloon rides, great food, crafts and vendor fair, car show, petting zoo […]
Man charged for slicing neighbor’s crotch with box cutter
An argument between neighbors ended in violence Tuesday and has resulted in criminal charges accusing a Burlington man of using a box cutter to slice another man’s crotch. Gregory Gundling, 37, was charged July 17 with second-degree recklessly endangering safety in Racine County Circuit Court. The victim, who declined medical […]
Coffee House plans to rock Chestnut Street
Music festival and education event will close street By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer As the clock ticks down to Saturday’s “Coffee House Rocks!” event at The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine, General Manager Carly Rubach is about as ready as she can be. “We are very excited,” said Rubach. […]
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