By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent A local custom trucking company got approval Monday from village officials to move forward with a large expansion that would meet its growing demand for services. Custom Truck & Equipment (CTE), 1700 Leider Drive, will add 37,650 square feet to its building at the west […]
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Man killed in SUV rollover on bypass
A 67-year-old man was killed late Monday morning when he was ejected from his SUV as it rolled over on the Highway 36 bypass just south of Yahnke Road in the Town of Burlington. The name of the victim was not released Monday night pending notification of relatives, according to […]
Bus driver finds corn field instead of road
A Waterford school bus driver accused of driving into a cornfield with four students on the bus was charged Thursday with four counts of first-degree reckless endangerment. Jason S. Stalbaum, 38, of Waterford, appeared in Racine County Circuit Court Oct. 8 to face the four Class F felony charges. The […]
Town Board OKs fire station renovation
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor By a unanimous vote from the public in attendance, the Burlington Town Board on Thursday approved $865,000 for the renovation of Fire Station No. 2 in Bohners Lake. The item had to go back to the electors Oct. 8 because repeated attempts to bring the project […]
High school looking for new fieldhouse
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Residents living within Waterford Union High School’s district boundaries could soon be asked to allocate additional dollars toward new athletic facilities and infrastructure by way of a binding referendum. The WUHS School Board held a special meeting Oct. 12 to discuss the proposed revamp of the […]
Two weeks of tension ends in carjacking, chase and arrest
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The tableau set by Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth Tuesday night was colored deeply with relief. He and his deputies had huddled around their various radios around 4 p.m. Tuesday, waiting for two critical words. “In custody,” finally came across the radio. And, while Beth waited, […]
Breaking: Obregon captured in Illinois following carjacking
Law enforcement officials captured Kenosha County fugitive Andrew Obregon just prior to 4 p.m. Tuesday following a vehicle chase, authorities have confirmed. The car chase ended on Lewis Avenue just south of Russell Road in Lake County, Ill., according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s office. Illinois law enforcement officers captured […]
Union Grove Elementary goes gold for children with cancer
By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent The halls of Union Grove Elementary are sparkling with gold stars – each a symbol of one child’s love for another, and an effort to bring awareness toward the fight against childhood cancer. Last month, the school joined the “Gold in September” initiative, a global […]
Man charged with defecating on hospital floor in drunken rage
Emergency room personnel are often placed in stressful situations by nature of their vocations. But a recent incident at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington makes a compelling case for hazard pay. Moises C. Franco, 39, appeared in Racine County Circuit Court Oct. 6 to answer to charges that he defecated […]
Teens’ homeless simulation to benefit TLC
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor From a small group that started out as 20 students wanting to raise money for the Transitional Living Center, Cold Hands Warm Hearts has transitioned into a major fundraiser for the homeless shelter. “It’s an unbelievable group of teens,” said Kathy Martin, confirming that at least […]
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