By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A West Allis man who is believed to have killed two women, put their bodies in suitcases and dumped them in a ditch in the Town of Geneva is due back in court in Walworth County in May. Steven M. Zelich, 53, a former West […]
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BASD tries to get ahead of possible measles cases
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the first suspected cases of measles were publicized last week, the Burlington Area School District took a proactive step in dealing with any possible outbreak. Rose Dolatowski, the director of health services for BASD, sent out a letter to all parents Friday. It advised parents […]
County OKs permit for women’s shelter
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The latest step in creating a west-end Racine County women’s domestic violence shelter took a major step forward Monday night. The Racine County Economic Development and Land Use Planning Committee on Monday approved a conditional use permit for Women’s Resource Center to develop a shelter and […]
Local salon plans fundraiser for heart transplant candidate
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s been a rough few months for Michelle and Jim Smith – and a local business wants to help out. For the second time in as many years, Trendsetters in Burlington, at 388 North Pine Street, will host a cut-a-thon to help out a struggling family. […]
City makes call to move forward with pool study
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For now, the City of Burlington will have to wait to find out what to do with its outdoor pool, but plans are in place to study the issue. The Common Council decided Tuesday night to move forward with the first stages of a planned potential […]
City administrator finalists named
List includes two internal candidates By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the list was evolving as of Tuesday night, seven finalists have been identified for the Burlington city administrator position. Two of the seven finalists are from out of state, while two others are internal candidates from current city staff. The […]
It all adds up for Math 24 competitors
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A group of Burlington Area School District students have discovered that playing games can help you learn. With the help of a mathematics game called “Math 24,” 12 different BASD students qualified to compete at regional competition. The fourth-grade elementary school students – an All-Star team […]
Commission allows Aurora to shrink size of parking spaces
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A planned Aurora Health Care facility on Spring Valley Road took its next step forward Tuesday night, this time with changes being allowed for parking space size. After a fair amount of debate – including comments by City Planner Patrick Meehan – the City of Burlington […]
Sheriff’s office takes ‘First Step’ vs. drugs
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The fight against drugs may have just gotten a step easier for area families. After presenting to area school boards, the Racine County Sheriff Department’s “First Step” program has officially begun. Sheriff’s staff members, as well as Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, pitched the program earlier this year […]
Break time: Coffee house to close as renovations near the end
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The sign on the door of The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine explains the situation pretty clearly. “We explored all possibilities of staying open but we figured you wouldn’t want any dust in your coffee!” The coffee house, which has become a center of art […]
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