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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

Trading her law books for a little romance

Local author cuts back legal practice to crank out steamy novels By Christopher Bennett Correspondent Morganne Leigh MacDonald’s journey from lawyer to romance novelist started many years ago on a trip through the mountains. The then, self-admitted, “avid and snobby” reader preferred thrillers and historical fiction, but needed to decompress […]

Burlington

City begins search for DPW head

Wilson plans to retire sooner than originally anticipated By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The City of Burlington began its search for a new public works director in earnest this week after learning Connie Wilson will retire from the position four months earlier than anticipated. Wilson, 61, who originally planned […]

Waterford

YMCA hosting Community Day Aug. 11

For those interested in joining the new Mukwonago YMCA, Saturday’s Community Day event offers a prime opportunity to ask questions and meet the staff. Attendees are invited to join the YMCA during the event, slated Aug. 11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in the parking lot of Advance Auto Parts, 723 […]

News

It was the hottest July on record

By Jillian MacMath AccuWeather.com July 2012 marked the hottest month on record for the lower 48 states, according to a report released by NOAA Wednesday. With an average temperature of 77.6 degrees in the contiguous U.S., the month of July surpassed the 20th century average by 3.3 degrees. The previous […]

Burlington

Apples to oranges

Teacher pay proposals take different paths By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief In order for the local School Board and teachers union to get down to serious negotiations on wages, they’ll first have to make sure they’re speaking the same language. On Monday, the Burlington Area School District Board of […]

Waterford

Weed harvesting set to start

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An effort to rid some of Waterford’s lakes and bays of cumbersome plants and weeds with specialized equipment is being tested on a trial basis in early August. Members of the Waterford Waterway Management District’s Aquatic Plant Management Committee recently provided an update on the initiative, […]

Burlington

Pedal patrol

City officers again hop on bicycles in community policing effort By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Like many people in Burlington, Bill Rice and Brian Zmudzinski enjoy riding their bikes. Unlike many people in Burlington, Officer Rice and Sergeant Zmudzinski are paid to do it – as part of the City […]