A Town of Burlington man is charged with four different misdemeanor offenses after allegedly threatening a family member with a gun July 16. Roger D. Morris, 69, is charged in Racine County Circuit Court with two counts of pointing a firearm at another person, one count of possession of a […]
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Town of Waterford trying to clarify drainage rules
By Dave Fidlin Editor Citing a desire to bring clarity to residents and have a clearly worded ordinance on its hands, Town of Waterford officials are in the process of drafting a document pertaining to culverts and ditches and where the responsibility lies as issues crop up. The Town Board […]
District, teachers exchange contract proposals
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District and the teachers union Burlington Education Association exchanged initial proposals Monday night in contract negotiations. Both groups are seeking a 1.62 percent increase in wages, but BASD Superintendent Peter Smet said there are “some nuances being discussed.” “According to the Wisconsin […]
UG board approves purchase of Chromebooks
By Rumasa Noor Staff writer The Union Grove Elementary School board approved the purchase of 125 Chromebooks for $39,000 at the meeting on July 20. The school provided students with Chromebooks for the first time last year, said District Administrator Brenda Stevenson. Several schools throughout the area have been providing […]
Man injured while skydiving in East Troy
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer A member of the U.S. Army parachute team was injured last night while skydiving in East Troy. Staff Sgt. Chris Clark was on the last jump of the day with Skydive Milwaukee at the East Troy Municipal Airport when he experienced a parachute malfunction at […]
The Echo of the blues
Milwaukee’s Blues Disciples, including (from left) guitarist Paul Stilin, vocalist and harmonica player Jimmy Schwantz, bassists Rick Holmes and guest guitarist Billy Flynn perform Thursday at the B-Town Sounds concert series in Echo Park, Burlington. The bi-weekly free series continues Aug. 6 with a performance by country music artist Geoff […]
City’s financial future grim due to levy limits, officials say
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the City of Burlington heads into its annual budget process, the annual audit – and review of the tax incremental finance districts within the city – a depressing financial picture develops. According to accountant Patrick Romenesko, the city’s $1.7 million fund balance is actually a […]
Winds whip Balloonfest
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a beautiful start to the fifth annual Balloonfest in Waterford Friday night, the event – along with the weather – went south Saturday. A storm cell moving through the area Saturday morning created a dangerous situation when one of the hot air balloons was swept […]
Apartment expansion OK’d, but criticized
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The second phase of the Fox Crossing apartments of Burlington was approved Tuesday night, but not without concerns voiced by two aldermen. The amendment to expand the planned used development – from 24 to 32 units, which means adding a third floor – passed through the […]
Village board takes steps to replace Denman
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The official search for former Trustee Stephen Denman’s replacement on the Waterford Village Board is underway, following a series of recent maneuvers. Denman on June 22 submitted his resignation letter, a week after the board voted 4-2 in favor of switching public safety contractors from the […]
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