By Dave Fidlin Correspondent School officials in the Waterford Graded School District are proposing a small accessory building for the Fox River Middle School property. It would be used to enhance classroom activities and offerings through the local recreation department and also be available for this summer’s Hot Air Balloon […]
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Grinder pump fees turned off as WSD reverses direction
Now everybody pays the same but higher charge By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor New controversial charges for grinder pump users were canceled March 28 at a special meeting of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD). As a result, the rates for all WSD users are rising higher than […]
Fallen lineman gets a lasting tribute
Wife of former Lyons man who died on the job attends statue unveiling By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Lyons resident Kelly Skiles, 53, died March 29, 2011, he died doing a job he felt needed to be done – and which many seem happy to either take for […]
And they’re off!
Children in the 3 to 5 year category race to gather Easter eggs during the Easter Eggsitement Extravaganza at Community United Methodist Church in Waterford Saturday. The church hosted the free community event that included the egg hunt with more than 4,000 plastic eggs, a hot dog lunch, crafts, games […]
Come in and enjoy the Graham Public Library’s new look
Open house planned for April 11 to celebrate By Julie Rossman Correspondent Renovation work at Graham Public Library is now complete and the public is invited to stop in and see the library’s fresh, new look. The nearly 6-month-long project includes a new furnace, windows, lighting and roof insulation. […]
Just in case, Norway township passes a ‘picketing’ ordinance
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Town of Norway is the latest municipality to enact an ordinance designed to give law enforcement the opportunity to respond proactively in situations involving picketers. The issue has drawn scrutiny in recent months, with the City of Racine enforcing an ordinance on its books that […]
BASD test scores down, messages mixed
Steep drop in 10th-grade scores may be an anomaly, official says By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Dragged down by relatively poor scores posted by 10th-graders, the Burlington Area School District took a major step backward in performance on statewide assessment tests administered last fall. However, those scores appear […]
Henderson ready to step up
Building on CCHS’s tradition is his goal as principal By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Eric Henderson came to Burlington and Catholic Central High School in 2009, he had no inkling he’d be stepping into the school’s top job three years later. He was initially hired as the school’s […]
Lady ’Toppers return solid squad for 2012
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Catholic Central High School softball team has two gaping holes to fill this season. Gone are Dani Stoppenbach and Caitlyn Snyder – four-year starters at second base and shortstop, respectively, for the Lady ’Toppers. “That also means that the ’Toppers will have to find […]
Young but talented Demons take to the field
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The common perception this year might be that the Burlington High School baseball team might be in trouble. The Demons, who finished 17-8 last year and lost in the regional final to Kenosha Tremper, graduated seven seniors – all of whom were starters – from […]
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