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Waterford

That way to the voting booth

A poll worker directs a voter Tuesday afternoon at Waterford Village Hall. Short lines were evident at several area polling places Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in a presidential race that could set a record for turnout. Results will likely be posted later than usual Tuesday evening or Wednesday […]

Waterford

WUHS to stay with hybrid model

Instruction method will be in place through semester By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After hashing over a range of options, Waterford Union High School officials last week decided to stay with a hybrid instructional model through the rest of the semester. WUHS officials kicked off the 2020-21 school year in September […]

News

It all comes to a head Tuesday

Absentee ballots cast at record pace ahead of traditional vote By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Although many have already cast their votes via absentee ballots or early in-person voting, Tuesday represents the final chance for voters to have their say in the contentious, pandemic-tinged election of 2020. Polls in […]

News

Trick-or-treating amid the pandemic

Communities set hours, but discourage traditional approach Although area communities will be offering traditional trick-or-treating hours on Saturday, public health officials are advising those who participate to take some very non-traditional precautions. Because trick or treating is considered a high-risk activity for spreading COVID-19, the Centers for Disease control has […]

Union Grove

Village inks 3-year pact with sheriff

Union Grove will save $93,000 during that period   By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Deputies with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department will continue patrolling the streets of Union Grove for at least the next three years on the heels of a new long-term agreement. The Village Board on Oct. 19 approved […]

Burlington

Clerk prepared for surge of absentee ballots

City official is confident in process amid unusual election By Jason Arndt Staff Writer City of Burlington election officials stand ready to process an unprecedented total of absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. City Clerk Diahnn Halbach said she feels optimistic even after Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision […]