Henry Matrise, 2, surprises his mother, Lalita, by tossing water from a bottle at her Tuesday while he and his siblings played at the Fischer Park Beach on Browns Lake. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Sports & Other News
Twinkies get new life as … minions
These minions, created by Artistic Fibers owner Joanne Cunningham for the July 13 Chocolate Walk, were a close second in the “most creative” voting for the fundraiser.The event is organized by and benefits Music Matters, a local organization supporting music education. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
A veteran in the making: Phil Davis starts at Air Force Academy
By Karen Mahoney Correspondent Ever since one particular Waterford High School honor student was a little boy, he has been enamored with serving the country and becoming a leader. A self-described Air Force “military brat,” Philip Davis hails from a strong military lineage. His mother, Lynn, graduated from the United […]
A final delivery brings a shout-out to Holler
June Holler leaves the post office after 35 years with the community By Julie Rossman Correspondent As June Holler walked her mail delivery route along 11th Avenue in Union Grove for the final time, she admitted she felt a bit emotional, but quickly said, “It’s time … my body says […]
Move clears way for sale of city water department garage
Ambulance service interested in taking over unused space By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the approval of a site map and rezoning request at the City of Burlington Plan Commission meeting Tuesday night, at least one portion of the former water department property looks to be leaving the city’s hands. […]
Heat advisory issued for county
The National Weather Service in Sullivan on Tuesday issued a heat advisory for Racine County. This advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Friday. The Weather Service is forecasting highs around 90 degrees with heat index values of 95 to 100 each afternoon. The hottest day will be Thursday and […]
District begins interviewing Winkler principal candidates
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Interviews to fill the open principal position at Winkler Elementary School began last week, and Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet hopes to have a choice by the end of this week. Smet said that eight people – three women and five men – […]
Summer help not needed at the Sanitary District
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With near completion of its involvement in the Highway 164 project, a temporary staffing increase previously discussed for the Town of Waterford Sanitary District No. 1 (WSD) will not be needed, according to Board President Dan Dickinson. The District’s staffing issue had been raised by Operations […]
More affordable housing on the agenda for Union Grove
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Village of Union Grove Board members approved strategies and suggestions to add more moderate-priced and senior housing to Union Grove at their July 8 meeting. The measure was approved after consideration of findings known as “Plan: 2035,” presented July 1 by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning […]
Gas prices shot up 19 cents in past week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 19.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.66 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 11.7 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
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