By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A proposed women’s shelter in Burlington by the Women’s Resource Center of Racine has floated under the radar through the discussion stage for close to two years, according to Sherry Hartog. Even in August, when the proposed shelter was announced publicly, Hartog – the director of […]
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Trick or Treat!
Trick-or-treat times in the Waterford area are Friday, Oct. 31: Town of Norway, 5-7 p.m.; Town and Village of Waterford, 5-7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 2: Village of Rochester, 2-5 p.m.
Trick or Treat!
Trick-or-treat times in the Union Grove area are Friday, Oct. 31: towns of Dover, Kansasville and Raymond, 6-8 p.m.; towns of Norway, Yorkville and Village of Union Grove, 5-7 p.m..
Patrons creeped out in haunted house
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Patrons complained to the owner of a Halloween haunted house venue in Mount Pleasant that someone inside had groped and sexually assaulted them Oct. 19. Following investigation, Daniel Lee Rosmann, 51, of Kenosha, is charged with various misdemeanors, including disorderly conduct, lewd and lascivious behavior […]
Council argues the brass tacks of garbage
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Never has the value of a pound of garbage been so debated by so few. Trying to iron out the details of a proposed contract for City of Burlington garbage and recycling pickup, the Common Council disagreed on the finer points of what that pickup should […]
Village considers fee waivers, checklist for developers
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Initial consultation costs for applications and other incidental fees could be waived for developers in Waterford as part of a proposal described by several village officials as “pro-business.” Village President Tom Roanhouse requested the board discuss waiving select fees for business owners interested in developing in […]
City clears up wording in winter parking policy
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Common Council discussed a change in the city’s winter snow emergency policy Tuesday night, making it dovetail with reality. “It changes nothing,” said Police Chief Peter Nimmer of the practical changes on residents in the proposed ordinance. The change simply allows either Mayor Bob […]
Marching Broncos playing their show at home Monday
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Union Grove Union High School Marching Broncos performed Oct. 18 at Perkins Stadium on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus in the 2014 Wisconsin State Music Association (WSMA) State Marching Band Championships. The Marching Broncos are one of 33 marching bands from across the state […]
WUHS scores among the state’s best – Feeder schools also doing their job
]By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School has been named one of nine public school districts across the state to receive a top ranking in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) most recent report card data. WUHS Superintendent Keith Brandstetter learned of the recognition last month, a day […]
Spooky City set for Saturday
The annual traditions of Halloween will get an early kickoff Saturday, as Spooky City will take place in downtown City of Burlington. The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with mad scientists in the laboratory (lobby) of Fox River State Bank. The theme is “mad science” and children can […]
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