Costumed kids and their parents line up Saturday at the start of the costume parade in downtown Burlington as part of the annual Spooky City safe trick-or-treating event. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Sports & Other News
Honor Our Veterans program to be held Nov. 7
The second annual celebration to Honor our Veterans will take place Wednesday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the lower banquet room of The Cotton Exchange, 345 Hickory Hollow Drive, Waterford. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by Integrity Funeral Services, Waterford, to honor those […]
ID theft alleged in payday loan scheme
A Kenosha woman is facing identity theft charges for allegedly using other people’s Social Security numbers to obtain loans at two area payday loan stores. Mariah Charisma Ford, 25, is charged with two counts of felony personal ID theft for financial gain in Racine County Circuit Court for loans sought […]
LETTER: Educate yourself on ‘Obamacare’ before casting your vote
Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal, it is imperative that we cast our votes with an educated mind. This is particularly important when we consider where the candidates stand on the Affordable Care Act. Love it or hate it, this legislation will have a profound effect on the way we […]
LETTER: Take a break Republicans
Prior to the two Bush Administrations, the Middle East was for the most part quiet and relatively peaceful. Iran and Iraq would occasionally feud, but their power was in balance. After Bush senior attacked Iraq, situations changed, and after Bush junior went to war with Iraq, the balance of power […]
Election – 63rd District: Opposite ends of the spectrum
Vos, Albrecht offer clear choice for voters in 63rd District By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer There has been no shortage of vitriol when it comes to political races in Wisconsin – not in the last two years. So, with incumbent Robin Vos running on the Republican ticket and Kelley Albrecht […]
School District Board salaries get trimmed to nothing
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Members of the Waterford Graded School District Board of Education will not receive any compensation for the next 12 months, following action taken Monday night by residents. Board salaries were just one of several issues taken up at the district’s Oct. 22 annual meeting. Each of […]
A dog tale that’s anything but great
Six neglected Great Danes rescued in Lyons; dogs put stress on local shelter By Alexandrea Dahlstrom Staff Writer Six emaciated Great Danes were rescued by officials of the Lakeland Animal Shelter on Sept. 22. According to shelter officials, the dogs were found running at large on Sheridan Springs Road in […]
Defending state champions headed back to state
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Burlington and Catholic Central High School girls’ volleyball teams are headed back to state. BHS beat Westosha Central 25-17, 25-17, 25-10 for the WIAA Division 1 Elkhorn sectional title Saturday night. The Demons trailed in each of the first two games, but stayed solid […]
WGSD budget up by 2 percent for 2012-13
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent More than two dozen residents attending the Waterford Graded School District’s annual meeting Monday night favored a proposed 2012-13 budget calling for a 2.03 percent increase to the property tax levy. Superintendent Chris Joch outlined highlights of the budget during the Oct. 22 annual meeting – […]
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