During the peak of this week’s snowstorm, deputies with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department responded to 77 calls for assistance from motorists, according to department officials. The snow-related calls, which came in between 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and 10 a.m. Feb. 27, resulted in only minor injuries for several drivers. […]
Sports & Other News
Head-ed to victory
Members of the Burlington High School student section show off the larger-than-life heads of boys basketball team members during regional play Feb. 22 at BHS. The Demons beat Muskego 59-53 but fell Saturday to Janesville Craig 59-48 in the regional final. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
City is in talks to bring another hospital to Burlington
United Hospital System expressed interest in wake of Aurora’s decision to close O.B. department By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Officials with United Hospital System of Kenosha and the City of Burlington are in talks that could lead to the construction of a second hospital in Burlington. Mayor Bob Miller […]
Hail to the champ (and he’s just a freshman)
Burlington High School’s Josh Bird (on top) grapples with Bill Holz of Menomonee Falls during the quarterfinals of the WIAA Division 1 state tournament at the Kohl Center in Madison last week. Bird went on to win the title at 120 pounds as a freshman. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
She flies through the air with the greatest of ease
Burlington Combined team gymnast Jacquie Fiorillo competes on the vault at last week’s sectional meet at Waukesha West High School. The team won the meet and competes in the state meet Friday. (Photo by Rick Benavides)
Housing market had a January thaw
Number of homes sold in area was at six-year high for the month By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Although January is typically one of the slowest months for home sales, last month bucked that trend and provided a bit more evidence the housing market is in good position for […]
DOT issues travel advisory
As snow continues to fall in the southeast region of Wisconsin, travel on area freeways and roadways is becoming increasingly hazardous. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeing increased run-off vehicles in Racine, Kenosha and Waukesha counties. The DOT warns of low visibility and continued slippery conditions throughout the evening. […]
Burlington declares snow emergency; no parking on city streets
The City of Burlington has declared a snow emergency as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. That means until further notice parking is prohibited on all city streets to accommodate snow plowing and removal efforts.
Light borrowing leads to heavy lifting
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 32-year-old Waterford man is charged with stealing more then $16,000 worth of aluminum concrete forms from two area businesses. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Circuit Court: Kenneth Lorenz, of North Seventh Street, asked the owners of two construction-related Waterford businesses for […]
BBB warns of Medicare scam targeting seniors
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau is issuing a nationwide alert, urging caution to seniors who may receive a telephone call from “AFD Medical Advisors” selling a prescription drug discount plan or referencing “Medicare” and requesting a bank account number. The BBB is receiving roughly 60 inquiries each month from around […]
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