By Patricia Bogumil editor The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently released 2012-13 school report cards for each public school and district in the state. The reports create a more standardized method for parents and residents to check out the effectiveness of their local schools. How we’re doing […]
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Making the grade: Local schools aim for high expectations
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently released 2012-13 school report cards for each public school and district in the state. The reports create a more standardized method for parents and residents to check out the effectiveness of their local schools. How we’re doing […]
Cemetery association set to meet with city, town
Association remains in dire need of financial help By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For the last year, the Burlington Cemetery Association has been trying to get both the city and the town of Burlington to help it out of its financial troubles. The association, hammered hard when a former member embezzled […]
Raymond School problems eyed
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Residents within the Raymond School District are facing tough decisions about their school facility following a community workshop held Oct. 1, where the District unveiled a three-month study conducted by Milwaukee-based architectural firm Eppstein Uhen identifying the needs of the school, which was built in 1961. […]
Teen fundraiser will benefit TLC
Students in Life Teen, the religious education program for high school students at St. Charles, St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic churches, will hold their 10th annual Cold Hands Warm Heart project to raise funds for the Transitional Living Center. On Saturday, Oct. 19, the teens will be at local […]
One-on-one business consults offered
Downtown business owners in the Village of Waterford will get a first-hand look at how to increase sales by enhancing store layout, design, interior décor and merchandising during free, one-on-one consultations offered on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Hosted by Absolutely Waterford, the village’s Main Street organization, award-winning retail professional […]
Spitzer to be honored as ‘Distinguished Citizen’
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For many years, Robert Spitzer has given of himself – and his time. On Tuesday, he will be honored for that lifetime of dedication. Spitzer, President Emeritus of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, will be named the 2013 Distinguished Citizen award winner at Veterans Terrace. A […]
Board eliminates reps – then adds them back
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After strong discussion both for and against citizen representatives on the Burlington Area School District School Board Monday night, the School Board voted 4-3 to eliminate citizen representatives. Five minutes later, those same representatives were voted back into existence – only without the voting rights they […]
Gasoline prices creep up, but they’re still a relative bargain
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.34 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
County budget looks to beef up public safety
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Racine County Executive James Ladwig has proposed a 2014 budget that freezes the tax levy for the third consecutive year. But that doesn’t mean his budget is lacking initiatives. In particular, Ladwig plans to beef up public safety by adding another drug enforcement agent […]
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