By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Genna George, dancing has always been a huge part of her life. Through moves and new cities, it was the constant in her life. “It was the one thing that never changed,” said George, who has been dancing since the first grade. “I just meet […]
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Obregon’s defense requests venue change
By Jason Arndt STAFF WRITER Andrew Obregon, 33, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court June 24, where both parties agreed they need more time to prepare for a September Jury Trial. In the motion hearing, Obregon’s defense requested a change of venue, and to suppress certain pieces of evidence associated […]
Local entries enjoy Miss Wisconsin experience
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Elkhorn native Malainey Myrin had a philosophical attitude approaching last week’s Miss Wisconsin pageant as Miss Wood Violet. “I came here with the expectation that I got last place or I got first place, I would still be putting everything out on the stage that was […]
Waterford official worries about Waukesha’s water diversion
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the City of Waukesha may have been celebrating last week, Waterford Town Chairman Tom Hincz was far from happy. Hincz said he was “extremely disappointed” in the decision made by governors of eight Great Lakes states to allow Lake Michigan water to be used by […]
Making the most of her last time through
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With Kids from Wisconsin now touring the state, giving anywhere from five to six performances a week, the polished stage presence seems to be a given. But what isn’t seen is the work behind the scenes. For three weeks in June, working in the bunny building […]
Checking out all the equipment
Sawyer Thelen checks out the inside of a piece of farm equipment at last Saturday’s Racine County Dairy Breakfast on the farm of the Schaal family. About 3,000 people showed up to tour the farm and enjoy breakfast. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
Outside of school, PAC House teaches needed skills
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For years, Burlington Area School District administrators wondered just how to best provide special education services to students ages 14 to 21 – and keep variety in the lesson plan. The end result, which has been in place now for 11 years, is the Project Active […]
Her career in chocolate is made of solid gold
Local woman marks 50 years at Nestlé plant By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Among other items, 78-year-old Marilyn Elverman collects Nestlé memorabilia. She has a ceramic Nestlé Morsel cookie jar, figurines, and Nestlé model NASCAR racecars. But special among her collection is a Little Jersey, believed to be from the 1950s, […]
Most highway projects to be put on hold for holiday travel
To accommodate heavy traffic expected during the three-day Fourth of July holiday weekend, construction on most major highway projects in Wisconsin will be suspended at noon on Friday, July 1 and will not resume until Tuesday, July 5. However, motorists may still encounter narrow lanes and lane shifts, which […]
Man in alleged bank fraud is back in custody
A Chicago man suspected of defrauding area banks out more than $75,000 last fall is back in custody to face charges after allegedly skipping out on his bond in two counties. Jarrien Christian Jones, 26, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court last October with two counts of fraud against […]
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