By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor It’s hard to believe we’re three weeks into April already. For whatever reason, the start of 2012 has flown by. Time has slipped past, and in two weeks, we’ll be closer to summer than away from it. Every four years, the summer means […]
Sports & Other News
Standouts for the week of April 20, 2012
Male Athlete of the Week Rayce Wadsworth, Catholic Central High School baseball: Wadsworth had a stellar effort as the Hilltoppers picked up a pair of wins Saturday. Following a 4-3 win in eight innings over Milwaukee King in the first game, Wadsworth took to the mound in the second game. […]
Local communities aim to make a Clean Sweep
It’s your chance to dispose of hazardous waste, help local charities By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief After several years of planning, six area communities are joining forces to host a Clean Sweep event Saturday, April 28, to collect household hazardous waste. The program, slated for 8 a.m. to […]
Animal control switch coming to Union Grove
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Besides exploring public health care options for 2013, Union Grove officials are also considering how best to offer animal control services beyond this year. The question remains, but one fact is certain: The current provider is ending its contract at the end of 2012. Racine-based Countryside […]
Wild ride brings more felony charges
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A second Burlington man has been charged in a Jan. 11, 2012 incident in which a 16-year-old Waterford girl was injured during a reported drug deal gone bad. According to the criminal complaint filed April 10 in Racine County Circuit Court: Glenn E. Conroy, 219 […]
City sympathetic to clear-cut mandate
But officials say they’re powerless to help residents By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Burlington residents Don Howell and Mike Caringello aren’t alone in their opinion that the American Transmission Company shouldn’t touch their trees. But the support from Mayor Bob Miller comes with an obvious caveat – there’s nothing […]
Shoving shouting match escalates into violence at Waterford park
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor A 19-year-old Waterford man faces charges for allegedly choking a 15-year-old boy into unconsciousness when a verbal dispute turned physical April 9 at a Town of Waterford subdivision park. According to the criminal complaint filed April 10 in Racine County Court, a Town of Waterford […]
Tornado drill set for Thursday afternoon
The statewide tornado drill scheduled for this afternoon is a go. The National Weather Service has determined that there is a minimal threat of actual severe weather this afternoon. At 1 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a mock Tornado Watch and at 1:45 p.m. a statewide mock Tornado […]
Stein said to be considering site in Burlington
Company withdraws from proposed seasonal store site in Waterford By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Could Waterford’s loss be Burlington’s gain? That likely depends on where you stand regarding competition for local businesses. However, City Administrator Kevin Lahner made it clear Tuesday that officials here would welcome a seasonal Stein […]
Call it puppy love
Eileen McNaney of Waterford gets a little love from Shamie, a female Labrador retriever, at the Burlington Pet Expo Saturday at Burlington High School. The annual Pet Expo is hosted by Creature Comforts Veterinary Service. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
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