By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR After a controversial three years, Burlington Area School District School Board member Roger Koldeway will not seek re-election. Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline to file election papers came and went without Koldeway turning in his. Since Koldeway also did not file papers of non-candidacy, the deadline for […]
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Stop and thank a crossing guard for their valuable services
The week of Jan. 12-16, 2015 has been proclaimed as Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week for the state of Wisconsin by Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Chris Joch, Superintendent of Schools for the Waterford Graded School District, expressed the community’s gratitude to the local adult […]
Absolutely Waterford sets fourth annual meeting Jan. 13
Absolutely Waterford will elect members of its 2015 Board of Directors during the group’s fourth Annual Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30 p.m., in the Community Room at Waterford Public Library, 101 River St. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Hosted by the current Board of Directors, […]
Ladwig’s departure brings changes in Racine County leadership
Ladwig’s departure brings changes in County leadership By Patricia Bogumil Editor By Patricia Bogumil Editor A domino-like effect on Racine County government follows the Dec. 30 resignation of Jim Ladwig as Racine County Executive. Ladwig announced in October that he would resign from his elected post to become the new […]
BHS to provide drug testing, resource kits
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Joining the Racine County Sheriff’s Department in an effort to give the public more tools to deal with a growing drug problem, the Burlington Area School District Board of Education on Monday night unanimously approved a new program. The sheriff’s department announced last month that it […]
Village funding award seeds spring plantings
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Village of Waterford has received $750 from American Transmission Company to plant trees and other vegetation once winter is over. According to James Bergles, assistant director of the village’s Department of Public Works, the money will be used in the following ways: • One River […]
Several Union Grove-area contested races will be on the April 2015 ballot
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Several local races on the April 7,2015 Spring Election ballot include: • Union Grove High School. Incumbent board member Paula Jasperson faces a challenge from Jeffrey Zeller. • Town of Dover. Incumbent Town Board Chairman Tom Lembcke is challenged by Mario Lena and Mario […]
Election matchups offer some surprises
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Many – but not all – local races are uncontested for the April 2015 election. A few even offer voters some surprises. In particular, the Waterford Graded School Board is guaranteed a new look in 2015, with veteran board member Dan Jensen deciding not to seek […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Right now, there seem to be as many questions as answers following a New Year’s Eve crash at Highway 50 and 392nd Avenue. While the exact cause of the accident remains unknown, the effect became clear in the last week. Burlington High School junior Samantha Russell […]
Church movie rescheduled
Due to extremely cold weather the evening of Jan. 7, the showing of the movie “God’s Not Dead” at Community United Methodist Church, Waterford, has been rescheduled. Please come and enjoying the movie and popcorn on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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