All Dover residents are invited to the 6th Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5, 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., at the town hall in downtown Kansasville on Highway 75. Honor students and choir members from Kansasville Grade School will help light the tree on the front lawn […]
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Christmas is coming soon to Union Grove
Christmas (and Santa and Mrs. Claus) will arrive early in Union Grove on Thursday, Dec. 4, during the community tree lighting ceremony held in Village Square beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and carols sung by the Sweet Adelines; kids age 11 and younger will receive a Christmas treat. […]
City looking for new building inspector
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington administrator isn’t the only one leaving city hall. City Building Inspector Patrick Scherrer recently announced his resignation. However, because of accumulated vacation time, he is already out of the office. “He submitted a letter of resignation,” said Lahner. “He was preparing to […]
North Shore Bank earns regional honors
The Burlington branch of North Star Bank was recently honored as the Branch of the Year for the bank’s south region. Burlington Branch Manager Brian Bozek was also named the region’s Branch Manager of the Year, according to a press release sent out Monday. Susan Doyle, senior vice presidents for […]
Christmas Coffeehouse opens its doors Dec. 6
The 2014 Christmas Coffee House, featuring a silent auction and holiday bake sale, will be hosted by Union Grove United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 6. The community is invited to enjoy a family-friendly evening of fellowship and favorite Christmas music. Doors open at 6 p.m.; admission is free; […]
Food drive for Helping Hands Pantry Dec. 1-31
Riverside Chiropractic Wellness Center, Waterford, asks its patients, family, friends and community members to participate in a food drive for the Helping Hands Food Bank at Norway Lutheran Church in Wind Lake. The food drive begins Monday, Dec. 1. Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 31. All items can […]
Teacher survey faults how WGSD operates – only 28 percent would recommend it as a place to work
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent “Significant changes” are needed to improve the overall climate and staff morale within the Waterford Graded School District, an outside consultant asserted this week. About three-dozen people — many of them teachers — withstood inclement weather Nov. 24 to attend the district’s regular board meeting, as […]
Projects line up as village debt shrinks
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Besides being able to offer a zero tax levy increase for the seventh year in a row, the Village of Waterford Board is also in a financial position to undertake four major projects in the next five years, Village President Tom Roanhouse said. Projects on the […]
Town, city budgets draw few comments
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor No muss, no fuss – at least when it comes to the Town of Burlington 2015 budget. With the town’s mill rate holding steady at $2.56 per $1,000 of property value for the ninth straight year, the annual budget public hearing drew no commentary Tuesday night […]
Village budget keeps tax levy and tax rate steady
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Village of Waterford tax levy will stay the same amount it has been since 2009 under a 2015 budget proposal to be presented Monday. Under the 2015 budget proposal, the village levy stays at $2,693,142 in taxes – the same amount levied seven years in […]
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