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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Person, now in home quarantine, had travelled internationally Racine County has its first case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The Central Racine County Health Department made the announcement Friday afternoon. The person was exposed while traveling internationally and is currently isolated at home, according to the health […]
Technical college cancels traditional classes March 16 to 18 Gateway Technical College, which has campuses in Burlington and Elkhorn, has canceled classes March 16 to March 18, all campus events March 16 through April 13 and all college-related international and out-of-state trips until April 30, the school announced Friday morning. […]
The annual Home and Garden Show hosted by the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce and scheduled for Saturday has been postponed out of concern related to the spread of the coronavirus. Jan Ludtke, executive director of the organization, said in an email the decision was made in accordance with recommendations […]
Residents urged to limit non-essential gatherings, develop household plan The Central Racine County Health Department, which also serves communities in Western Racine County, has advised residents to follow state and federal guidelines in response to the health threat caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Both the state and the county declared […]
Trio allegedly used disguises, bolt cutter, deception An Ohio man with a lengthy record of theft is charged with stealing more than $37,000 in iPhones and iPads from the Burlington Walmart as part of a sophisticated shoplifting operation that employed disguises, a bolt cutter and deception. Racine County prosecutors allege […]
Editor’s note: Out of concern over the potential spread of the coronavirus, Waterford Union High School has cancelled Saturday’s and Sunday’s scheduled performances of “The 25th Annual Putnman County Spelling Bee.” People who have already purchased tickets for the Saturday and Sunday shows may use them to see the Friday […]
The lengths some people will go to in a life of crime is often astounding to people who generally obey the law. Such is the case of an Ohio man charged for allegedly stealing more than $37,000 in electronics from the Burlington Walmart. The case of the shoplifters who […]
County Board follows suit and denies proposed mining operation By Jason Arndt Editor The Walworth County Board of Supervisors needed a mere two minutes, if that, Tuesday to agree with the Zoning Agency’s decision to deny a proposed gravel pit in the Town of Spring Prairie. The decision comes after […]
Their plan is to create a gathering space, not another bar By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff When Tammie and Brandon Begotka moved to Waterford 10 years ago, they quickly connected with the community. “In that time we have really been passionate about this community,” Brandon Begotka said. “We’ve created two […]
Work on the Main Street bridge over the Fox River in downtown Waterford is nearing its conclusion, according to officials with the state Department of Transportation. The bridge is currently slated for completion sometime in April, according to Michael Pyritz, the regional communications manager for the state agency. The […]
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