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Blaze claims 1 barn, 300,000 chickens

LaGrange egg farm plans to rebuild portion lost to fire By Dustin Alexander Metro News Wire Service More than 300,000 chickens perished in a four-alarm fire Friday night that destroyed one of 14 barns at S&R Egg Farm, N9416 Tamarack Road in the Town of LaGrange in Walworth County. The […]

Burlington

Aurora will build care center in Burlington

City succeeds in convincing provider to keep robust presence here By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Aurora Health Care announced plans Friday to invest $100 million in facility upgrades for western Racine and Walworth counties with the centerpiece being a new surgery center and clinic on the outskirts of Burlington. […]

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Duck, duck…

This common goldeneye duck surfs the Fox River currents Monday afternoon as steam rolled off the river. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, while the goldeneyes aren’t uncommon in southeast Wisconsin, they do tend to stay more toward Lake Michigan. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

Burlington News

A crusade for medical marijuana

Local woman fears perception will hurt her daughter’s chance for legitimate use By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There are many things on Sally Schaeffer’s mind right now. Most have to do with her special-needs daughter, Lydia, who has moved from crisis to crisis since being diagnosed with Kleefstra Syndrome at five […]

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Too cold for ice fishing?

This ice shanty sits on Browns Lake Monday afternoon waiting for any intrepid fishermen brave enough to challenge the subzero temperatures. The various ice shacks on the lake looked deserted Monday and the prospects for Tuesday were even worse with the National Weather Service predicting wind chills to 45 below […]