Sireno did first tour in Afghanistan in 2011 By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] “The first time you hear a rocket go off, you realize it’s kind of crazy.” Burlington resident Andrew Sireno, 31, recalls his first stint with the United States Army overseas, in Afghanistan in 2011, when he volunteered […]
Year: 2017
24-year-old dies in Racine County crash
Update: The operator of the 2009 Toyota Corolla, identified as 24-year-old Armando S. Garcia of Racine County, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 24-year-old man died in a two-car crash Thursday on Highway 20 in Racine County. The Racine County Communications Center received 911 calls of a two-vehicle accident […]
Former teacher faces trials in two counties
Local pastor allegedly had sex with students By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While he is out on cash bond, a former Kenosha teacher and Waterford pastor accused of having sexual contact with students faces pre-trial conferences in both Racine and Kenosha county circuit courts. Douglas Richmond, 41, of Burlington, […]
Couple arrested for stealing auto parts in Raymond
A couple were arrested July 3 for trying to steal automobile parts from a Town of Raymond car lot. Security personnel from a Town of Raymond business reported seeing people with flashlights behind a neighboring business at about 1:55 a.m. July 3. A deputy approached two people behind Zarate’s Auto […]
Let freedom rise
Members of the Union Grove High School Varsity Dance Team leave the ground in unison as they perform for the crowd during the community’s July 4 parade Tuesday on Main Street. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
AARON SOETH
Aaron Soeth, 32, of Burlington, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at his parent’s home. Born Aug. 29, 1984, in Burlington, he was the son of Craig and Dawn (nee Edgerle) Soeth. He was a lifetime resident of Burlington where he attended St. John’s Grade School and […]
Man beaten, stabbed in Waterford robbery
Victim believes suspects followed him home from Milwaukee A Waterford man suffered serious injuries early Wednesday morning when two men attacked him during a robbery at his home, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office. The victim, whose name has not been released, was taken to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa […]
Motorcyclists injured in crash; woman arrested for OWI
Two people were injured and a third has been arrested for drunken driving after a car reportedly pulled out in front of two motorcycles on Durand Avenue near Fischer Park in Burlington Tuesday. The motorcyclists, a 62-year-old Chicago man and a 55-year-old Kansasville woman, were transported to Aurora Memorial Hospital […]
JEANETTE WILSON
Jeanette Wilson, 94, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Pine Brook Pointe. Born Feb. 7, 1923, in Elkhorn, she was the daughter of Vernon and Frances (nee Park) Niles. She spent her early life in Lake Geneva where she graduated from Badger High School. On Jan. […]
Decision on vacant Union Grove trustee seat could come next month
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A decision on how to proceed with a vacancy on the Union Grove Village Board could be made next month. The six sitting members of the Village Board continued discussing a month-and-a-half-old issue June 26 concerning a vacant seat on the board. Clerk-treasurer Jill Kopp said […]
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