BASD work rules show how much has changed in past year By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Act 10 stripped public unions of the ability to bargain for anything except wages, school districts around the state found themselves – for the first time in decades – looking at significant change […]
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Almost, but not quite, out of the woods for nature walk project
Access for emergency and rescue vehicles still needed By Karen Mahoney Correspondent With the walking trail nearly complete for Lincoln Woods Memorial Nature Walk, the village’s Department of Public Works Director, Mark Osmundson and members of the Plan Commission expressed concern Monday night, that there is lack of space to […]
Town Board nixes attorneys’ chat
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Waterford Town Board took a pass Monday night on the idea of two attorneys talking privately about a public issue that affects thousands of local taxpayers. At a special July 9 closed session of the Waterford Town Board, officials discussed a request from attorney John […]
Burlington’s ‘other’ valedictorian
Boutcher finishes at top of online academy By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For most of her life, Emily Boutcher attended public school. But when she finished eighth grade – and began attending Burlington High School – suddenly she started noticing something she didn’t like. “I felt like I didn’t get […]
Watering rules could morph into a total ban
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Village of Waterford has a new well pump to replace one that failed in June, but officials continue to sound a cautious tone about water consumption, as dry conditions continue. Monday night, the Village Board officially approved an emergency order put into place last week […]
Outdoor dining permit at risk for R&R Club
By Karen Mahoney Correspondent Unless soon rectified, several violations threaten to revoke the conditional use permit issued to R&R Club LLC, which allows the bar/tavern to offer an outdoor dining area at 1017 Main St., Union Grove. When the Village approved the R&R Club conditional use permit in August 2009, […]
We’re officially in a drought
Emergency irrigation declaration won’t be much help here By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Monday’s state of emergency declaration by Gov. Scott Walker will provide little relief for drought-parched farm fields here because most local farmers don’t irrigate. That is the assessment of Kim Iczkowski, executive director for the federal […]
Tichigan Lake Lions recognized for roaring service
The Tichigan Lake Lions Club celebrated another successful year of serving the community June 14 during its 43rd annual Installation Dinner. Held at The Cruise in Tichigan, outgoing President Tim Szelinski highlighted a number of benefactors of the Lions work over the past year. “Since the club’s chartering in […]
UW CollegesOnline offer associate degrees
Rob Ostrander of Union Grove is among those students recently earning an Associate of Arts and Science degree from the University of Wisconsin Colleges. On May 19, Ostrander received his degree with his fellow classmates —with one key difference. He completed his degree over the Internet from his home in […]
Censure further defines School Board battle lines
Board publicly reprimands Ketterhagen for his comments regarding teachers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Philip Ketterhagen was sworn in as one of two new Burlington Area School District School Board members in April, board President David Thompson gave him a bit of advice. “Welcome to life in the fishbowl,” […]