Burlington couple marries in chocolate shop By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Doug Potter and Sheryl Woithon first met through an online dating service a year ago, neither was looking for a relationship. Potter, a man who had been working – slowly, but surely – to turn his life around, […]
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Chase has a shocking end
Suspect Tasered after high-speed pursuit A suspected five-time drunken driver sped away from sheriff’s deputies in his car and on foot Sunday, but was eventually apprehended with the help of a Taser and charged with two felonies. Edward F. Point, 41, of Salem, is charged in Racine County Circuit Court […]
Remembering Terri Gray
By Julie Rossman Correspondent Terri Gray didn’t have a really long history with Union Grove. She grew up in Franklin and, until her sudden death Nov. 17, resided in Waterford. But in her four years as the Executive Director of the Union Grove area Chamber of Commerce, Terri developed a […]
Sanitary District budget up for a vote Dec. 12
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Included in the proposed 2013 budget for the Waterford Sanitary District are echoes of pledges made in this year’s contentious recall of the District’s former president, Bill Gerard, by its current president, Dan Dickinson. The WSD budget proposal will be presented at the Town Hall for […]
Gas prices continue to fall
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.32 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
It’s pedal to the metal on road repairs
City to spend as much at $1.5 million again in 2013 By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer After borrowing in the neighborhood of $3 million to pursue much-needed road reconstruction this year, the City of Burlington is moving into the second phase of the project in 2013. The City Council approved […]
Broncos get back on track with win over Delavan
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Union Grove High School boys basketball team began Southern Lakes Conference Tuesday when they hosted Delavan-Darien. The Broncos dominated the matcup, coming away with a 74-37 win on their home court. The Bronco boys got off to a slow start and trailed the Comets […]
Two losses drop Bronco girls to 1-2 overall
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The offensive struggles of a young team led to two losses last week for the Union Grove High School girls basketball team. The Broncos fell 55-31 to Wilmot in Southern Lakes Conference action Nov. 30, and dropped a 52-20 game to The Prairie School in […]
Beck leads Bronco wrestlers early on this season
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Heavyweight wrestler Tony Beck has been setting the pace for the Union Grove High School wrestling squad in the early part of this season. Beck was one of only three wrestlers to win a match in a 64-12 loss to Burlington Nov. 29, and was […]
Roundup: Waterford girls win big on the road
By Jennifer Eisenbart SPORTS EDITOR Playing their second road game in five days, the Waterford girls turned up the defense and dominated. Leading 15-7 after the opening quarter and 29-16 at the half, the Wolverines cruised home to a 53-37 win at Hartford. “We had a great team win,” said […]