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Monday, November 18, 2024
Walker, others commiserate with local farmers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Looks can be deceiving. Most local farmers can tell you that about their corn crops. Although there are a lot of fields with high stalks, few seem to be making an important connection – the pollination from the tassels […]
Annual rite of summer opens Wednesday The 90th Racine County Fair will be held July 25-29 and will again feature an outstanding line up of fun, food, and attractions. The fairgrounds are located one-quarter mile west of the intersection of Highways 11 and 45. Opening day on Wednesday, July 25, […]
While most of Southeast Wisconsin was looking for additional rain last week, these two sandhill cranes seemed content in the dry farm fields out on Spring Prairie Road. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
By Bob Peryea Correspondent Springfield Union Cemetery was the scene of living history on Saturday as the Walworth County Genealogical Society and the Springfield Cemetery Association teamed up to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Deb Ketchum, president of the society, said the group does a cemetery […]
District looks to balance costs vs. reimbursement By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The cost of school lunches in the Burlington Area School District will go up 10 cents for the coming school year – more than officials anticipated. The district’s Finance Committee recommended approval of the increase Monday. The increase […]
The annual Country Thunder festival returned to the Twin Lakes festival grounds last weekend, with performances and activities running through Sunday night. This year’s event was sold out.
Using dwindling lake water for lawns is selfish, she says By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer While most area lawns are as dry and brown as the dust in the streets, at least one area resident isn’t pleased that some people have found a way to water their lawns for free. […]
Yovanni Medina, 2, casts a wary eye on a photographer while playing with his mother, Cecelia, Tuesday at Fischer Park beach on Browns Lake in Burlington. Temperatures soared above 100 degrees in the area, sending people to local beaches or the comfort of air conditioning. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
The second annual Waterford Hot Air Balloon Festival is ready to launch Friday-Sunday, July 20-22, at school district grounds located at 817 W. Main St., Waterford. Admission to the festival grounds is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. Opening ceremonies are at 6 p.m., Friday; launches are scheduled each […]
Boutcher finishes at top of online academy By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For most of her life, Emily Boutcher attended public school. But when she finished eighth grade – and began attending Burlington High School – suddenly she started noticing something she didn’t like. “I felt like I didn’t get […]
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