By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor An 18-year-old Waterford man who reportedly confessed to “car shopping” dozens of area vehicles from which to steal is facing multiple charges in Racine County Circuit Court. According to the criminal complaint filed June 25: County sheriff’s deputies interviewed McKinzie D. Lonergan, 622 E. Main […]
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County approves asphalt plant
Local opposition not enough to derail new use for JW Peters site By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer In the end, the few people who spoke out Tuesday night at the Racine County Board meeting against an asphalt plant on a portion of the former JW Peters site in Burlington didn’t […]
Blue Devils try to get back on track
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor This weekend will be a big one for Tom Hawkins and the Southern Lakes Blue Devils. Hawkins, who originally founded the Blue Devils in 2006 and who is now co-owner of the Ironman Football League, will be inducted into the Semi-Professional Football Hall of Fame. […]
Waterway district acquires grant for pre-dredging study
The Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) has been awarded a $59,040 grant from Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission to fund a feasibility study to investigate the possibility and opportunities available for Eco-System Restoration on Tichigan Lake and the Fox River. Beginning July 5, WWMD will utilize the grant monies toward […]
Firefighters ready for July 4 blast
Fireworks display launches from festival grounds City of Burlington firefighters are gearing up for their annual July 4 celebration in Echo Park. The event – featuring food, drink and live music from Chasin’ Mason – runs from 2 to 10:30 p.m. in Echo Park. The highlight of the evening will […]
Suspect McNabbed in burglary attempts with criminal damage
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor An attempted burglary at the McDonalds and BP gas station on Fox Lane in Waterford early Sunday has resulted in an arrest with multiple charges. Jacob G. Mayer, 19, Muskego, was charged June 26 in Racine County Circuit Court with two felony counts of attempted […]
Does merit pay work?
There’s no current evidence, Smet says, as debate on issue rages here By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer More than a week since the June 18 Burlington Area School District Curriculum Committee meeting, opinions seem to remain heavily divided on whether School Board member Philip Ketterhagen had a point when he […]
The best: Area volleyball players bring home national title
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor While most teenagers were enjoying the start of summer vacation last week, four area volleyball players decided to make the most of a trip to Orlando, Florida. Playing at the Walt Disney World Resort, the Wisconsin Juniors 14-1s team – which includes Burlington High School […]
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 […]
Just as the lawns get extra crispy, a sprinkling ban begins
Village bans all outside watering By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Residents in the Village of Waterford know firsthand the truth of the old adage that if something can go wrong, it will, and at the worst possible time. On Saturday, one of the village’s municipal well pumps totally failed at […]
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