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Union Grove

County is catalyst for trail extension

Officials say project will be a boon for area A proposed $500,000 investment by Racine County would, if approved, provide the push needed to extend the White River Recreational Trail 11 miles to the east and further spur the development of a regional trail network dubbed the Route of the […]

News

Coronavirus cases continue to surge here

    County surpasses 100 COVID-19 deaths as officials sound alarm By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Racine County’s surge in COVID-19 cases hasn’t stopped as Wisconsin continued to set all-time records in hospitalizations and new confirmed coronavirus cases during a recent seven-day period. County health officials, who reported more than […]

Burlington

Man makes court appearance in beating case

One of a trio of men charged with brutally attacking a man allegedly over his relationship with a woman appeared in court last week to face criminal charges for his role in the incident. Thomas Sobbe, 18, of Burlington, was charged July 13 with substantial battery-intending bodily harm, second-degree recklessly […]

Union Grove

RCEDC: Area economy still strong

But small business are feeling effects of the pandemic By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For all the challenges that have arisen throughout 2020 at the hands of COVID-19, economic development across Racine County has been strong, according to an organization devoted to economic development. Laura Million, business development manager with the […]

Burlington

City installs ballot drop box

Voters can return completed absentee ballots to box at library By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Voters in the City of Burlington will have place to securely drop their ballots at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street, according to city officials. Diahnn Halbach, City Clerk, said the secure drop […]