Renata C. Kerkman, 64, Burlington, died June 2, 2012, at her home. She was born June 5, 1947, to Thomas and Irma (Natale) Dunn in Offenbach, Germany, where she lived until age 6. After coming to the United States she first lived in Tennessee then moved to Burlington in 1955. […]
Year: 2012
FLORENCE V. KOSSOW
Florence Veronica Kossow, 89, Waterford, died June 2, 2012, at an Alzheimer Care Unit in Kenosha. She was born in Milwaukee, on Jan. 29, 1923, to the late Anton and Frances (Grajkowski) Switala. She grew up in Milwaukee. On Aug. 30, 1947, she married Richard O. Kossow who preceded her […]
Recount considered by Wanggaard campaign
County race was only one to buck Walker’s Republican wave By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The balance of power in the hotly contested state Senate rests with the voters in the heart of Racine County where Democratic challenger John Lehman scored a 1 percent victory over incumbent Republican […]
River Market returns to Ten Club Park
The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce, along with sponsors Runzheimer International and Latitudes Travel, welcome the Waterford River Market back to its roots in Ten Club Park every Wednesday now through Oct. 10, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Our regular vendors requested the move back to Ten Club,” said […]
Going green on a grand scale
Local Nestle plant saves money, finds satisfaction in conservation efforts By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Nestlé’s Burlington factory is widely known for turning out all kinds of confectionary treats that come in one delicious color – chocolate brown. However, in recent years officials at the factory have been working […]
City to start over with bids for treatment plant upgrade
Problem with original procedure posed a liability By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer A joint meeting between the City of Burlington Common Council and the Board of Public Works cleared the way Wednesday night for the city to rebid its wastewater treatment plant upgrade project. Due to an error in the […]
ROLAND R. BROWN
Roland R. Brown, 87, Waterford, died May 29, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Burlington. He was born Oct. 25, 1924, to the late Walter and Elise (Sonderman) Brown in Waukesha County. He attended Washington Grade School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 through 1956 and was stationed in […]
Explosion, fire damage home in Spring Prairie
Residents and pets appeared to escape harm Area firefighters responded to a report of explosions Monday afternoon and found a home on fire on Clayton Court in the Paradise Valley neighborhood in Spring Prairie. Initial reports on scene were that members the family residing in the home and their pets […]
HAROLD M. OLDENBURG SR.
Harold Martin Oldenburg Sr., 93, Burlington, died May 31, 2012, at Kindred Care Center Kenosha. He was born on March 24, 1919, in the town of Norway, Racine County, to the late Alfred and Esther (Krogstad) Oldenburg. He graduated from the Racine County School of Agriculture in 1937. A World […]
Good news on gas prices
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.63 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.61, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]