By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Known for both his job as a lawyer and his community service, Patrick “Pat” Lloyd left a lasting mark on Burlington. Lloyd, 85, died in Madison Nov. 14, leaving behind a law firm with his name and a legacy of lending help when needed. “I don’t […]
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Imprisoned addicts offer cautionary stories for students
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor If a visitor looked at Julia Bell, Natalie Coenen, Chelsea Kosier and Stephanie Deyot sitting side by side on the stage at the Burlington High School Nov. 12, little would have seemed amiss. Aside from all four wearing what looked like green medical scrubs and […]
Holiday window painting contest set
Lynch GM Superstore is holding a holiday window-painting contest for ages 4-10. Paintings should reflect “The Peanuts Movie” celebrating the holidays. All materials will be supplied by Lynch. Registration forms must be filled out and returned to Lynch no later than Wednesday, Nov. 25. Space is limited and participants will […]
Yorkville man dies after early-morning crash
A 78-year-old Town of Yorkville man died Nov. 10 after a crash on Highway A at 55th Drive in Yorkville. Robert Skeans was taken to All Saints Wheaton Franciscan Hospital in Racine following the crash, where he later died. According to the press release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Department, […]
Woman accused of identity theft
A 26-year-old Burlington woman was charged in Racine County Circuit Court Nov. 10 after allegedly opening credit cards in someone else’s name. Kelly Lund is facing a pair of felony personal identity theft charges – both Class H felonies – after allegedly opening 15 different credit accounts in addition to […]
Sears fills vacant storefront at Burlington Crossing
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A long-empty storefront in one of Burlington’s Highway 36 strip malls has been filled. After a store in Lake Geneva closed this year, Sears Home Store has relocated to the former Fashion Bug space in Burlington Crossing – the small strip mall next to Tractor Supply […]
Drivers in crash that shut down highway identified
Several different law enforcement and rescue agencies were called to a rollover on Highway 11 at Highway J Monday afternoon at about 1:30 p.m. According to a press release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Department, an initial investigation shows that a pick-up truck failed to stop at the stop sign […]
Rubio pressed the flesh in Burlington
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In an event that was equal parts Republican fundraiser and meet-and-greet, 2016 Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio visited Burlington ast week. State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos set up the event, which served as a fundraiser for Assembly Republicans as well as for Vos himself. It also […]
Pink to the core: Local woman epitomizes Runzheimer’s commitment
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Peggy Wettengal knows all about the power of pink – and about breast cancer. Diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in March of 2009, Wettengal went through four rounds of chemo and 33 radiation treatments before she was cancer free. Through it all, the training lead […]
Village looks to bring down vacant home
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A long-deteriorated home will likely have a date with demolition equipment as Village of Waterford officials go through a multi-tiered series of legal maneuvers. After hearing impassioned pleas from nearby residents and soliciting legal advice from Village Attorney Marcy Hasenstab, the Village Board on Nov. 9 […]