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 […]
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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,” […]
Former Waterford standout returns for camp
Waterford Union High School standout and former University of Wisconsin starter RaeLin D’Alie will return to the area to run a basketball camp Aug. 3-5. D’Alie, who led the Wolverines to a state runner-up finish in 2006 and the Badgers to the NCAA tournament her senior year, will be one […]
BHS’s Smith tops 2012 All-Area baseball team
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor When it came down to crunch time this year for the Burlington High School baseball team, coach Scott Staude knew who he would hand the ball to – senior Austin Smith. The result was a pair of playoff gems, a 1-0 win over Racine Horlick […]
Muskego woman pleads guilty of child sexploitation
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Annmarie C. Schulte, 37, of Muskego, pled guilty July 6 to two counts of felony child sexploitation in Waukesha County Court. Schulte was originally charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault and two counts exploitation of a child in October 2011 after allegedly emailing […]
Toddler revived after quick lesson in CPR
Racine County dispatcher Emily Johnson received a Lifesaving Award June 19 for helping a Yorkville family when their 2-year old child was found in the family’s swimming pool and not breathing last month. Johnson was on duty at the Racine County Communication Center on the night of June 9 when […]