Retired physician says officials should focus on retention By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Despite the anger among some local residents and officials over Aurora Health Care’s decision to stop delivering babies at Memorial Hospital of Burlington, at least one member of the mayor’s advisory committee on health care believes […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Digging up dirt
Evergreen Elementary students learn about soil By Patricia Bogumil Editor In the geotechnical engineering world, “dirt” is pretty much considered to be a dirty word. These professionals instead focus on the complicated structure, biology and chemistry of different kinds of soil – information that fifth-graders at Evergreen Elementary School dug […]
Too pooped to do the job: Alleged burglar makes it easy for the police
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Police nabbed a would-be burglar who made it easy for them by reportedly falling asleep on the job. Christopher T. White, 26, Waterford, is charged with felony burglary and attempted burglary and two counts of felony bail jumping in separate incidents that occurred April 26 in […]
Draskovich fills board vacancy
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer In a special meeting April 25, the Town of Waterford Board unanimously appointed Nick Draskovich to fill the vacant supervisor seat. The seat was left vacant after Tom Hincz moved up to Town Chairman after being elected April 2 to that position, which was previously […]
Contaminated wells found in township
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer A number of town wells were found to have bacterial contamination during testing conducted earlier this spring. According to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources employee Zoe McNamara, eight of the 10 wells that were sampled along Brever Road were found to have some level of […]
Defibrillator purchases for village buildings mulled
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Village of Waterford could purchase life-saving equipment in the near future as part of an overture to be prepared in the event of a life-threatening emergency. Members of the Public Works Utilities Committee last week discussed a proposal to purchase three automated external defibrillator (AED) […]
Local and out-of-state sex offenders at issue
By Jason Arndt Correspondent As the Village of Union Grove continues to focus on community growth by bringing in out-of-state businesses, there is one out-of-state issue the Police Commission voiced concern about April 23 – Illinois sex offenders. “We are bringing this forward out of concern for not just Union […]
Edwards receives Frank Tobin award
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Long-time Burlington resident Paul Edwards admits he isn’t one to chase awards. So, when he found out earlier this year that he had been chosen for the Kiwanis Club’s annual Frank Tobin Award – given for outstanding service to the club and the community – […]
Unbreakable spirit
Brittle bone disease won’t stop Eve Dahl’s smile By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Put 5-year-old Eve Dahl in front of a camera, and she’s like most little ladies her age – ready with a smile and a pose and a tip of the chin to signal, “Yeah, I rock this.” […]
Extended learning
Connor Smith (in front) leads University of Wisconsin–Madison A Capella group Redefined in the song “Some Days” during a performance at Burlington High School April 26 as part of UW Extension Day. Right: Lindsay Kraemer (left) makes a button pin under the instruction of UW Extension employee Thomas Zinnen at […]
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