The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the Walworth County Crime Stoppers are working together in hopes of receiving new information regarding a 1982 cold case homicide. With the recent addition of the Tip Soft Program, which allows a person to anonymously text or email a tip, the Walworth County Sheriff’s […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Parker is one tough mudder
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington native Mary Parker has always been a competitor. Whether it was on the volleyball or basketball court – for both Burlington High School and Beloit College – in the classroom or as a runner, Parker has always found a way to be competitive. Last Sunday, […]
Making strides: Report cards improve for BASD schools
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A year ago, when the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued its first-ever school report cards, the Burlington Area School District fell mainly in the area of meeting expectations. This year, the majority of the district has stepped up one notch, with five of the seven […]
Offering a fresh look at local history
By Jason Arndt Correspondent After spending many hours delving into and digging up 175 years of Union Grove history, the History Seekers group has earned its right to stay at the Village Hall. That follows the organization’s public presentation of artifacts during the Village’s annual Super Saturday held […]
New commission adopts its rules book
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In their third official meeting, members of the newly formed Village of Waterford Fire and Police Commission voted Aug. 29 in favor of a 16-page document that outlines the appointed body’s rules and regulations. The commission was formed as the village approaches the 5,500-resident […]
CCHS Homecoming this week
Catholic Central High School will celebrate Spirit Week Sept. 16-21 leading up to the school’s Homecoming game on Sept. 20. The school will have five dress days. Tuesday will be Generation Day, with freshmen to dress as babies, sophomores as toddlers, juniors as adults and seniors as retired folk. Wednesday […]
Train horn quiet zone reinstated by feds
It may take up to three weeks for railroad to silence horns on trains passing through city The Federal Railroad Administration has approved the City of Burlington’s request to reinstate quiet zone status at the city’s five railroad crossings. That means, according to City Administrator Kevin Lahner, that Canadian National […]
Outlet sparks fire at senior living facility in Union Grove
An overloaded electrical outlet is being blamed for starting of fire Saturday afternoon in a 22-unit assisted living complex for senoirs in the 1400 block of 13th Avenue in Union Grove. Damage was confined to the unit where the fire started and there were no injuries reported, however, one person […]
WWII Memorial comes to Racine County
By Julie Rossman Correspondent A capacity crowd that included nearly 170 World War II Veterans came to see the Traveling WWII Memorial exhibited during ceremonies held at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Sunday. The model is on lease for five years to a volunteer group, […]
Pushback on DNR changes
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Town of Waterford Chairman Tom Hincz has reacted swiftly to what appears to be Ye Olde Double-Cross by the state Department of Natural Resources. At issue are plans for the DNR to start digging out 10 more public car parking spots at the Tichigan […]
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