By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor There are limits to what steps can be taken to correct weed problems on Tichigan Lake, its bays and the Fox River. A report about the weed treatments used this spring was made May 24 by Mike Waghorn, a member of the Aquatic Plant Management […]
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Emission tests will be more convenient come July
New program will use local repair shops instead of current facilities By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief State-required vehicle emission tests for Western Racine County residents – and their neighbors throughout this area of the state – will become considerably more convenient as of July 2. The state Department […]
SLIDESHOW: Karcher Middle School Pops Concert
Photos from the June 5, 2012, 13th Annual Pops Concert at Karcher Middle School featuring the Dynamics Show Choir; seventh- and eight-grade choruses; Vocal Jazz Ensemble; and small acts and solos.
Heroin leads to multiple charges
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A 24-year-old man faces charges in both Milwaukee and Racine circuit courts after allegedly pawning stolen jewelry to support his heroin habit. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Circuit Court: Alan R. Eder, with court addresses listed in both Waterford township and […]
Going nowhere fast brings felony charge
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A 20-year-old Racine man is charged with felony second-degree reckless endangerment after allegedly trying to mow down patrons in the parking lot of a popular sports bar. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Circuit Court: The manager of Players Park Tavern, located […]
Carrying a torch for the Special Olympics
Police officers run to raise funds to support county program By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer On a breezy Tuesday evening, Western Racine County Special Olympics Agency Manager Donna McKusker had tears in her eyes. Ten City of Burlington cops, several Racine County Sheriff’s deputies and a host of children […]
Area teams 0-2 in sectional finals
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Union Grove and Catholic Central High School softball teams both saw their seasons end Thursday night in the WIAA sectional finals. Union Grove committed four errors against Westosha Central, resulting in three unearned runs in a 4-1 loss to the Falcons in the […]
‘A budget of compromise’
Health insurance, fund balance remain hot buttons for BASD By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When the Burlington Area School District School Board votes on Monday to accept the proposed 2012-13 budget, expect some hearty disagreements on principle. That much at least was evident Monday night as the BASD finance and […]
Sectional finals set for Thursday
While area baseball teams saw their seasons end Tuesday in sectional play, two softball teams will be playing in WIAA sectional finals Thursday to decide who makes the trip to state. In Division 1, Union Grove and Westosha Central will travel to Wilmot for a 4:30 p.m. game on the […]
Sprinklerball!
Drew (left) and Reed Lang engage in a new activity in the driveway of their Burlington home Monday – Sprinklerball. The innovative game offered a chance to work up a sweat and cool down at the same time. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
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