By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent An electronic poll book, or e-poll book, is the computer and program that replaces a paper-based poll book. State law allows municipal clerks to maintain both paper and electronic poll books. And while some local clerks have seen the benefits of e-poll books, most agree there […]
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‘Elaborate’ marijuana operation busted in Wind Lake
The Racine County Sheriff’s department conducted a search warrant and arrest in Wind Lake Thursday afternoon, shutting down what the sheriff’s department called ‘a large and elaborate marijuana grow.’ James E. Campbell, 53, was taken into custody. He is being held at the Racine County Jail on charges of manufacturing […]
Details still lacking in fatal crash
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A week after the death of a 21-year-old man following a crash at the intersection of highways 36 and 83 on the Burlington bypass, much is still unknown about factors that let to the collision itself. Conflicting reports – and no official accident reports from the […]
Distinctive walk helped investigators identify robbery suspect
Burlington man charged in library robbery, attempted purse snatching A Burlington man’s distinctive walk turned out to be among the key pieces of evidence investigators needed to identify him as the suspect in a robbery and attempted robbery in the area in early August. Simon Rubio, 31, of North […]
Beth family gets boost from Kansasville School
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After days upon days of tests and a stay at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Mindy Beth finally knew what was wrong with her daughter, Eliza, when a specific doctor came to the door on April 1 of 2014. “When the oncologist came to the door, you […]
Arrest made in robbery case
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department announced Wednesday that it had a suspect in custody after a robbery at Rochester Public Library in August, and in an attempted robbery about 15 minutes later in Waterford. After what a press release called “countless investigative hours,” Simon Rubio was arrested Wednesday when a […]
St. Charles hosts Fall Fest this weekend
As the fall weather settles in, so do the area festivals. This weekend, St. Charles Catholic Parish, Burlington, will host its 55th Fall Festival, starting at 11 a.m. Sunday. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the church’s turkey dinner being served from 11 a.m. to […]
Village approves conceptual plans for CTE expansion
By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent A growing Union Grove company recently got a nod from officials for a 37,650 square foot expansion on the west end of the village. Architect Ed Haydin, of Arc-Int Architecture, presented a conceptual plan during the Aug. 31 Plan Commission meeting for an addition onto […]
It’s time to Pedal, Paddle and Play
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s been a busy and benevolent summer for the Bike Burlington organization. After installing the new “Park in the Art” bicycle rack at the intersection of East Chestnut and Pine streets this summer, the group is now ready to partner with Music Matters for a new […]
Waterford Graded annual meeting Monday
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Residents attending the Waterford Graded School District’s annual meeting this coming Monday will be greeted to a proposed 2015-16 school year budget that includes a property tax levy proposal reminiscent of the one adopted a year ago. As a precursor to next week’s meeting, which will […]
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