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News Union Grove

Condo association request nixed by village

By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A request to shift oversight of a roadway from a condominium owner’s association to the Village of Union Grove has been denied by a panel responsible for streets-related issues. The village’s Water, Wastewater, Storm Water, Streets and Parks Commission on April 18 voted against the request, […]

Burlington

Hefty pledges to span divisions

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor On her first evening as the latest mayor of the City of Burlington, Jeannie Hefty gave a hopeful “State of the City” speech Tuesday night. “I feel leadership must be willing to span divisions and bring people and organization together for the common good of the […]

News Union Grove

Panel backs long-range economic development

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A long-range plan looking into future economic development throughout Southeastern Wisconsin has received the backing of a Union Grove panel. The village Plan Commission on April 4 officially accepted Southeastern Wisconsin Region Commission’s five-year comprehensive economic development strategy plan. The document is closely intertwined with the […]

Burlington

Steppin’ out at a ‘Fairytale’ prom

Burlington High School celebrated it’s 2016 junior prom Saturday to the theme, “Tonight’s a Fairytale.” The evening featured a grand march — with introduction of the prom court and crowing of the king and queen — in the high school auditorium followed by dinner and dancing at Veteran’s Terrace. Corinne […]

Burlington News

Couple charged in drug sting

A Burlington man – already out on bond after being charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia in 2014 – was hit with new charges after he and his girlfriend allegedly sold heroin to a confidential informant. Jason Wood, along with Jennifer Brown, were charged in late January. Wood, […]

News Waterford

Traffic stop results in drug charges

A Waterford man who was clocked speeding in Wind Lake April 3 is now facing felony charges after police allegedly found heroin on him. Eric Sonnichsen, 31, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court April 4 with felony drug possession charge as well misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Sonnichsen has […]

Burlington News

Core Group purchase delayed

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Core Group II purchase of land in the downtown redevelopment area has hit a snag. When the group – led by Tom Stelling and Bill Stone – offered to purchase the land for its assessed value of $70,000, they did ask if there was […]