By Patricia Bogumil Editor Three candidates who vied two years ago for election as Dover Town Board Chairman are vying against each other again. A Tuesday, Feb. 17, primary election will whittle down the field of three to the two top vote getters, who will then advance to the April […]
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2015 Yorkville Youth Baseball/Softball Registration
Yorkville Youth Baseball and Softball will be holding registration for the 2015 season on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 4-7 p.m. and also on Saturday Feb. 7 from 10 a.m.-1: p.m. in the library at the Yorkville Elementary School, 18621 Washington Ave., Union Grove. These are co-ed programs open to youths ages 8-17. The boys […]
Joch resigns as Waterford Graded superintendent
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Waterford Graded School District Administrator Christopher Joch has given notice that he will resign from his position, effective June 30. In a Jan. 28 letter to the school board, Joch said he had found it very fulfilling to serve the community the past nine years as […]
BASD survey seeks input from residents on priorities
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District will actively listen to its citizens over the next few months. A survey that will help officials get a better handle on what needs to be addressed within the district was posted to the BASD website on Monday. The survey is […]
Enjoy WASBF concert and Band Boosters spaghetti Friday, Feb. 6
The annual Waterford Area School Band Festival (WASBF) and concert is Friday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m., in the Waterford High School gymnasium. The concert is free to the public. WASBF was founded in 2005 with the goal of bringing all Waterford area student musicians together for a daylong clinic […]
DOUGLAS JOHNSON
Douglas Johnson, 85, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died in Burlington on Jan. 25, 2015. He had been a long time teacher in Antioch and with his late wife, Phyllis, had resided in Arlington Heights for many years before moving to Burlington. Survivors include his daughter, Pamela (James) Trowbridge; […]
Local chef, family triumph in TV challenge
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As it turned out, there was a reason why Burlington chef Mike Lavin called his son a rock star last week, in anticipation of the airing of the “Guy’s Grocery Games,” a televised cooking competition. Andrew Lavin, just 15, had a major part in all three […]
A year away, mayor’s race is taking shape
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There may not be much competition for City of Burlington Common Council seats this spring, but another race – one set for 2016 – appears to be heating up. Former Mayor Jeannie Hefty confirmed Tuesday that she intended to run for mayor next spring, though for […]
Hansen appointed as County Executive until April election
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The temporary assignment of Peter Hansen as Racine County Executive was made permanent Jan. 13 by County Board Chairman Russell Clark. In this case, “permanent” means mid-April, or after the April 7 spring election in which voters will select one of two candidates currently vying for […]
Highway reconstruction tops the list of Waterford village projects
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a short- and long-term view of the budget and capital improvement spending, Village of Waterford officials are in the process of discussing priorities, the imminent reconstruction of highways 83-20 and incurring debt. Village Administrator Rebecca Ewald recently asked the Village Board to meet periodically with […]
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