By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer A burning ban has gone into effect for the Town of Burlington, with all burning except grilling not allowed. “According to the DNR website, which is kind of where we go off of, we’re in a very high danger,” said Town of Burlington Fire Chief […]
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WSD benefit cost review shut down in closed meeting
Instead, board mulls how to react to public criticism By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Minutes into a closed session held June 13, commissioners with the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) knew something was amiss. Commissioner Donna Block had expected the closed meeting to address retirement and other benefit costs […]
Village Board considers animal control options
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A local company could work with Village of Union Grove officials for animal control services next year, based on preliminary discussions on next steps. Union Grove is among the municipalities across the county contracting with Racine-based Countryside Humane Society for animal control services, which include catching […]
Suited for service
Suhling plans to use her talents in home state By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Like most students at Catholic Central High School, Casandra Suhling had college in her future as she started her senior year. The question was: would she get the financial aid to go to where she […]
Tough talk, more time
Owner gets another extension to work on Teut Rd. home By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer How serious was Town of Burlington Supervisor Jeff Lang June 14? Well, after years of working being delayed on the property at 246 S. Teut Road, he was completely serious in his suggestion that if […]
New Tichigan fire truck dedicated
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor The Tichigan Volunteer Fire Co. dedicated its new fire truck May 19 during an open house held at the fire station. The truck is the first TVFC fire engine with on-board automatic foam. It can carry 1,000 gallons of water and 30 gallons of foam. […]
Unico expanding, hiring more employees
175 jobs to be added over next three years Unico Inc. in Caledonia plans to add 175 new jobs over the next three years as part of Regal Beloit Corporation’s workforce and facility expansion, which includes a 52,000 square foot addition to the company’s location in the Caledonia Business Park. […]
Music for the market
Jeff Kramer (left) and George Lawrence perform on the banjo and guitar, respectively, at the Burlington Farmers Market on a recent Thursday. The market is offered each Thursday from 3-7 p.m. at Wehmhoff Square in downtown Burlington. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
BASD tensions are part of the process
Incoming Superintendent Smet says Democracy isn’t always easy By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The old proverb, “May you live in interesting times,” has been offered as both a blessing and a curse. Incoming Burlington Area School District Superintendent Peter Smet tends to look at the blessing side of the […]
Signatures submitted to recall Waterford Sanitary District president
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Dan Dickenson, a former Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) commissioner, submitted more than 700 petition signatures June 15 in an effort to recall District president Bill Gerard from the WSD Board. Waterford Town Clerk Tina Mayer now officially has 31 days to certify the […]
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