Attempts to cut taxes further fail to gain traction By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer A year ago, a well-organized group of citizens came into the Burlington Area School District Annual Meeting, protested the proposed 3.63 percent tax levy increase – and managed to vote it down. In the two months […]
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I’ll take it from here, mom
Hunter Taylor hugs his mom, Rebekah Young, in his kindergarten classroom at Waller Elementary during open house Tuesday. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Cheeseheads in paradise
Tropical rocker Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers take the stage at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on Aug. 25. The performance at the venue near East Troy has become an annual event for Buffet’s area followers. (Photo by Lisa Smith).
Smell of smoke forces evacuation of City Hall
City of Burlington firefighters respond to a report of the smell of smoke in and around the City Hall Friday afternoon. In spite of extensive searching – including the roof of the building – no source of the smell was located. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Just wingin’ it
Local improv group gets ready to take show on the road By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If you listen to the explanation of how the improv group “Funkin’ Wassels” got their name, you can definitely understand the group’s motto: “No Script? No Set? No Problem.” Playing one of numerous games […]
Piccadilly Circus coming to Racine County Fairgrounds
The Piccadilly Circus brings Big Top fun to the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove on Wednesday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 3. This edition of Piccadilly Circus is called Blast! for good reason. The producers, who also produce the world famous Ice Capades promise non-stop fun, comedy and nuclear […]
Man arrested on sixth drunken driving offense
A Town of Burlington man is facing felony charges after picking up his sixth drunken driving offense over the weekend. James Allen Werner, 44, was charged Monday in Racine County Court with operating while intoxicated, fifth or sixth offense. If convicted, Werner could face fines of more than $10,000 and […]
Ordinances revised for new public health contract
By Karen Mahoney Correspondent Now that the Village of Union Grove has signed a contract with Central Racine County Health Department for 2013 public health services, part of the requirements include revising the village’s municipal code ordinance to match the ordinances of the four other communities served by Central Racine: […]
Gas prices fell slightly last week; but hurricane fears could send them upward
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.85 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has increased 3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.73, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
Options for declining schools enrollment considered
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Graded School District officials are keeping an eye on the future while tending to the present. Like many districts, Waterford Graded is embarking on an extensive, detailed long-term budget planning process that outlines future spending priorities. Before any heavy lifting can take place, however, officials […]
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