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News from throughout Western Racine County.

Burlington

It’s our preview and you’re invited

Burlington is focus of MPTV program; local showing is Sunday Local residents will have a chance to preview the Milwaukee Public Television show highlighting the Burlington area on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Veterans Terrace. The event is free and open to the public. Milwaukee actor John McGivern, the host […]

Burlington

A house divided (in a good way)

Fitzpatrick family leads the way as BHS seeks two state titles this weekend By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For as long as anyone can remember in the Fitzpatrick household, the children have been involved in a myriad of activities. Jordan, the oldest and now a freshman at Belmont University, danced. […]

Burlington

Moyer to leave

Superintendent accepts new job with pay raise in Illinois By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For the last 18 months, Burlington Area School District Superintendent David Moyer has stressed his “Roadmap for Academic Excellence” as the way to improve Burlington schools. That roadmap may still be the future, but it won’t […]

Union Grove

Students of the month

January’s students of the month at Union Grove High School are left side, front to back:  Rose Daniels, Ashley Buckner, Rachael Peterson, and Alexander Clark; right side: Austin Willkomm, Rebecca Brandies, Kylea Geiss, Andrew Kiedrowski.  Missing from photo:  Bethany Rennock and Kody Kortendick.” The Bronco Students of the Month program recognizes students from each […]

Burlington

Attacker gets 7-year term

Man was convicted of jumping BHS student who was jogging The man convicted of attacking a Burlington High School student while she was jogging off campus nearly a year ago, was sentenced to seven years in prison last week in Racine County Circuit Court. Judge Allan Torhorst sentenced Bradley J. […]

Waterford

Winter break at a clip joint

Coupon snipping pays off for military families By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer Robyn Schowengerdt, 19, of Waterford, knows her mom, Debra, is not a big fan of clipping coupons for the family’s use. So, Robyn knew something was up when she came across Debra sitting at their kitchen counter, busily […]

Burlington

Way to Save launches contest for local schools

Energy-conscious students can win an iPad, cash for their school Way to Save, Burlington! the one-of-a-kind local energy-saving initiative is launching a competition among local schools to help get students and their families involved in the effort. The winning school will get $500 and one lucky student will win an […]