Highway 11 from Highway 120 west to I-43 in Walworth County is scheduled to close to through-traffic today as the state Department of Transportation begins a $1.5 million repaving project. Construction along the approximately five-mile stretch includes milling of the current pavement, joint and crack repair and asphalt repaving, according […]
Sports & Other News
Graf beats Bogard by two votes in village trustee race
Absentee ballots yet to be counted By Patricia Bogumil Editor A mere two-vote difference in preliminary results gave newcomer Adam Graf (330 votes) a thin lead over incumbent Ron Bogard (228 votes) for the Trustee No. 3 position on the Union Grove Village Board. Absentee ballots will decide that race […]
Jensen in, Graff out (maybe)
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Voters in Tuesday’s election probably upgraded Dan Jensen from being just a thorn in the side of the Waterford High School Board to having his own seat on the board. At least that’s the preliminary outlook Wednesday morning, with unofficial results awaiting the return of likely […]
Drunken driving arrest leads to resisting charge against local woman
A 32-year-old Burlington woman is facing felony charges after a routine traffic stop turned into an ugly drunken driving arrest. Sarah Jesse is facing her second offense of drunken driving, but is also charged throwing or discharging bodily fluids at a public safety worker, attempted battery of a peace officer […]
Miller sets school record at Racine Invitational
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Although a number of athletes were gone on spring break, the Waterford High School boys and girls track and field squads placed fifth and eight, respectively, at the Racine Case Invitational held Saturday at UW-Parkside. Head coach Jerry Glisch said the Wolverine boys had a […]
Rebuilding year ahead for BHS boys tennis team
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After losing the bulk of last year’s team to graduation, the Burlington High School boys tennis team will be in a rebuilding mode this spring. The Demons lost 14 seniors from the 2012 squad that went 6-1 (second place) in the Southern Lakes Conference, won […]
A quilter’s paradise
Mukwonago’s quilt show celebrates 26 years this weekend By Amanda Schumacher Correspondent Round robins and log cabins were abundant during last month’s meeting of the local quilting guild, Crazy Quilters. While members focused heavily on preparation for their annual quilt show set for this weekend and conducted basic housekeeping for […]
Local celebrity to speak at Pet Wellness Expo
Dr. Rebecca McCracken, owner of PawsAbilities Veterinary Rehabilitation, Inc., in Sturtevant, will host a seminar at the 10th annual Pet Wellness Expo, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway. McCracken will speak on “Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapy: What’s the Buzz all about?” Rehab […]
Waterford Chamber appoints new director
Alexandrea Dahlstrom, the newest executive director for the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce, is no stranger to the community. According to a press release from Absolutely Waterford, the 2000 Waterford Union High School graduate who grew up on Main Street is eager to use her decade-plus experience in fundraising […]
No decision imminent for Washington Street
Closing Street near firehouse remains under consideration By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the April 3 City Council meeting postponed due to lack of a quorum and the April 16 meeting now being held to essentially take care of bills and seating the new council, questions surrounding Washington Street – […]
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