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Hundreds help at annual Toy Run

Tri-County Riders makes 25 stops to pickup donations By Jason Arndt Editor On a sunny Sunday afternoon, hundreds of motorcyclists went on a mission to make Christmas possible for needy families in Racine, Walworth and Kenosha counties, with the Tri-County Riders holding the 30th annual Toy Run for Love, Inc. […]

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County sets sales tax listening sessions

Proposal looks to offer significant property tax relief By Jason Arndt Editor Racine County officials are inviting residents to attend a series of listening sessions related to a proposed sales tax increase to offer property tax relief and fund essential services. The purpose of each listening session, including one scheduled […]

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Nonprofit launched to help district community

BASD Foundation dedicated to assisting students, staff By Jason Arndt Editor A coalition of parents with children attending the Burlington Area School District has launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving equitable access to district opportunities. The BASD Foundation, led by a board of five community members, also looks to […]

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City to host Overdose Awareness Day event

Observance in Burlington scheduled for Aug. 24 By Jason Arndt Editor International Overdose Awareness Day looks to raise awareness of opioid-related deaths and substance abuse disorders while honoring grieving people who have lost loved ones to the epidemic. In western Racine County, the Burlington area will recognize the international campaign […]

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Passing the baton

Long-time Civic Band leader steps down By Jason Arndt Editor Chris Peterson, director of the Burlington Kiwanis Civic Band, has served as a key member of the group, which is known for entertaining generations of community members during the summer months at Echo Veterans Memorial Park. But after guiding nearly […]