Young boy volunteers time to help veterans By Julie Rossman Correspondent Keith Biermann is a young man with a big heart, who at just 9 years old, knows he’s got a future in the military. The boy attended Rochester’s Day in the Country festival on Saturday and bought an old […]
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Village set to cut costs across the board
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Village of Waterford board is expecting, in large part, to be making cuts across the board in the 2012 budget. Lori Peternell, the village treasurer, outlined a plan at a special meeting of the Committee of the Whole and the Finance Committee Monday at […]
A life poured out in service
Grossman was devoted to his family, profession and community By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Tom Grossman got a lot out of his community, but certainly not as much as he put into it. However, you wouldn’t have known that by talking to him, according to the family members […]
City retains Lahner
But some criticize hefty raise administrator got to keep him from leaving By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The City of Burlington almost lost its grip on its City Administrator last week. After letting the city know he would be interviewing for the position of city administrator in Elk River, […]
Raymond School rededicated
Institution marks 50th anniversary today By Julie Rossman Correspondent Raymond Elementary School has reached the 50-year mark and will celebrate today, September 16, with a special re-dedication ceremony to begin at 5:00 p.m. at the school. In 1961, the three Town of Raymond Schools consolidated and the current school was […]
Reaping the harvest
First-ever farmers market deemed a success By Julie Rossman Correspondent A slight drop in temperature on Tuesday brought a hint of autumn to the air, resulting in perfect weather for the first farmers market at Village Square Park in Union Grove. The event was organized by the Village of […]
Proposed gun ban debated
Waterford looks to keep weapons out of municipal buildings By Mark Dudzik Waterford Post Editor Discussion on a proposal to ban firearms in municipal buildings within the Village of Waterford came to a halt Monday as officials lack a consensus on the merits of such a policy. As have […]
A frosting-covered dream come true
Waterford woman forges out on her own with new bakery By Julie Rossman Correspondent At age 40, Kerri Ball bought herself a 2002 Ford Mustang Convertible – her “dream car,” she said. She enjoyed that car for about 1 1/2 years, until another dream took priority; to own and operate […]
Care for a little fish with your flick?
Local theater now offers dinner and a movie option By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Plaza Theater in downtown Burlington will launch expanded food service this weekend with a new dinner and a movie promotion. The three-week-long promotion catches a ride on a growing trend in the […]
Done deal: Opponents go down swinging as School Board approves levy hike
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Determined to be heard until the bitter end, at least one person who showed up at the Burlington Area School District School Board meeting Monday night was convinced none of the board members was listening. “You people were put there to vote the people’s will,” […]
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