By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor State Democrats and Republicans spent Tuesday teeing off on one another again over open-records law changes that were considered at the end of the budget process in July. State Minority Leader Peter Barca, a Democrat from Kenosha, issued a press release Tuesday accusing Rep. Robin Vos […]
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Deputies revive alleged drug user who passed out while driving
In many respects, Sept. 8 could be considered a lucky day for Anthony Galvan. The 31-year-old Burlington resident was brought back to life by a Racine County Sheriff’s deputy after he allegedly shot up heroin and passed out behind the wheel of his pickup truck as the vehicle careened through […]
City will wait to decide fate of tattoo parlor
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a year’s worth of legal proceedings that ended in a no contest plea for the owner of a local tattoo parlor, Burlington Mayor Bob Miller is on the record opposing attempts to reopen Fat Daddyz Tats in the city. A letter penned by the mayor […]
High school levy approved
By David Fidlin Correspondent While it is subject to further refinement as more pieces of information are assembled, residents living within the Waterford Union High School district backed a plan to levy $7.78 million in taxes for the 2015-16 school year. The levy was one of several items of business […]
Toy run cycle ride eclipses two decades
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Ronda Lemons, the secretary of the Tri-County Riders, is excited about Sunday – and the 21st annual Toy Run. A fundraiser for Love Inc. in Burlington, the Toy Run draws hundreds of motorcycle riders every year to six different routes over southeast Wisconsin. The ride starts […]
Saturday to be super in Union Grove
By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent Super Saturday returns to downtown Union Grove this Saturday, beginning with a 7 a.m. Superhero Fun Run and continuing into the evening with a complete slate of activities that will entertain entire families free of charge. “I believe that Super Saturday is the greatest local […]
Former show skier now paralyzed epitomizes adaptive program
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Joey Matoska’s life changed in a hurry in 2006. While at a wedding reception on Browns Lake, he dove off a pier and landed head first in shallow water, instantly becoming quadriplegic. Now, nine years later, he’s got a terrific attitude about his changed life. […]
Shoplifting leads to bail jumping charges
A 43-year-old Union Grove woman is charged with bail jumping after allegedly attempting to shoplift from Walmart in Burlington Friday. Tammi Lee Dehoyos is accused of retail theft of merchandise less than $500, and two counts of felony bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint filed in Racine County Circuit […]
Man arrested after burglaries for drugs
A Hartford man who was staying at his sister’s in Burlington was arrested Aug. 26 after allegedly burglarizing one home and attempting to break into another. Randall Lasater, 28, is charged with felonies in Racine County Circuit Court of burglary, attempted burglary, possession of a firearm by a felon, two […]
Burlington goes paperless
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The final agenda item on the Committee of the Whole agenda Tuesday night for the City of Burlington Common Council didn’t involve any discussion. It did, however, involve the eight council members as well as city staff members getting used to the new Samsung Galaxy Tablets […]
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