Union Grove has been invited to represent Wisconsin in the SC Johnson Green Choices Recycling Challenge, a nationwide contest that aims to encourage waste reduction and increase household recycling. Fifty communities, one in each state, will compete against each other with the goal of generating the highest recycling participation rate […]
Sports & Other News
All’s well that ends well
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Village of Waterford’s deep well went back online Monday, ending more than a week of major water restrictions in one of the worst dry spells in history. But that doesn’t mean water use restrictions for village residents is now water under the bridge, so […]
Budget blessing
State aid more than budgeted; BASD taxes may fall By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Budget battle-weary Burlington Area School District taxpayers got some welcome news from the state late last week. After budgeting for a huge drop in state aid, the district learned that the actual cut would be far […]
Balloon Fest volunteers sought
The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for Balloon Fest, which runs July 20-22 on the Evergreen and Fox River school grounds. Anyone interested to contribute some time can visit www.waterford-wi.org or call 534-5911. Areas volunteers are needed include helping to staff the office leading up to the […]
Risk of pavement buckling is high today and tomorrow
With most of the state under an excessive heat warning until Friday night, the risk of pavement buckling will be high today and tomorrow, according to Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials. During hot weather, pavement tends to expand. Where there are expansion joints, the slabs of pavement push against each […]
Honoring Old Glory on Independence Day
Raising the flag at Town of Burlington Hall on the July 4 are Girl Scouts of the Burlington Chapter of GSWISE, Boy Scouts of Troop 334 and Cub Scouts of Pack 334 along with city, town and county officials, and representatives of area veterans groups. The annual event is organized […]
Mayor mulls alternatives for fireworks
He’s looking for an appropriate event to reschedule pyrotechnics By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Shortly after making the decision Monday to cancel the City of Burlington’s Independence Day fireworks display due to potential fire hazard posed by the dry conditions, Mayor Bob Miller was brainstorming alternatives dates for […]
In the pool, where it’s cool
Emily Rauch, Bella Postel and Adaline Rauch enjoy the cooling spray from the mushroom at the Burlington Community Pool Monday afternoon. Pools and other sources of relief from the heat have been popular this week as temperatures have topped out above 100 degrees. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Getting the word out: Sanitary District aims to shut down the rumor mill
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer How to get out correct information to the public was discussed at the June 13 Waterford Sanitary District monthly meeting. At issue are concerns about unspecified “rumors and misinformation” that Board President Bill Gerard said are being spread around town. Commissioners talked about the best […]
Man dies in head-on crash Tuesday
A man died as the result of injuries suffered in a head-on crash on Highway 11 at the Highway 83 bypass on Burlington’s east side Tuesday night, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies were dispatched to the two-vehicle crash at 9:18 p.m. The driver of one of the […]
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