By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Anna Sommers, a moment during a presentation on April 22 proved she could make a difference. Presenting a program on the Eddie Eagle Gunsafe program at Lyons Elementary School to kindergarteners through third grade, Sommer saw one student tell off a classmate who was goofing […]
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Bike bonanza caps ‘perfect day’ for local kids
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a day filled with farm-like activities – riding horses, fishing and even a hayrides – 30 youngsters gathered at a shed at the back of Art Naber’s farm Saturday. And, as Rick Tinder explained the final part of the day, no summer is complete without […]
Water quality upgraded at Bohners Lake beach
But swimmers still advised to avoid ingesting water until quality is listed as good The water quality at Bohners Lake Public Beach was upgraded to poor Wednesday, one day after public health officials closed the beach due to high levels of bacteria. The upgraded advisory means bacteria counts are still […]
City to decide on another access road for shopping center
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council is set to vote on an extension of Walton Road to Highway 36 next week at the second of two monthly meetings. The council was supposed to take up the item Tuesday, but the meeting was cancelled due to lack […]
Bohners Lake beach closed due to high bacteria level
Water will be tested daily until safe levels are detected, beach reopens Officials with the Western Racine County Health Department on Tuesday closed the Bohners Lake Public Beach and issued an advisory for a second beach on the lake due to high bacteria levels in the water. The closure of […]
Woman charged for driving drunk with children
A Burlington woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly driving drunk with three children in the car in February. While the incident happened in February, the charges were not filed in Racine County Circuit Court until the end of May, and released last week. Jennifer Andrews, 36, is […]
Two area authors making it big with published works
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Danette Fogarty, it was the realization that she had turned 40 – and the prodding of her husband – that convinced her to take the leap. For Carol DeMarco, it was the fact that she finished raising two sons and sold her business that finally […]
Town seeks solutions for shoddy retaining wall
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Taking a look at the intersection at Karcher Road and Pheasant Run, most residents in the area are wondering just went wrong. What was supposed to be a wood retaining wall at the home of Steve Graham has now turned into an eyesore, and Burlington Town […]
Salem couple arrested for heroin deal
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Salem couple Tuesday after the couple sold heroin for the third time to a confidential informant. Blair LaRose, 32, and Ashley Fay, 26, are each facing three counts of delivery of heroin and four counts of second degree reckless endangerment charges because the […]
Senate district race splits Republicans
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There’s an interesting dynamic in the 21st State Senate District race this year. In addition to the impact of redistricting on the district – Incumbent Democrat John Lehman will not run for re-election and is a candidate for lieutenant governor – there is also a Republican […]
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