Burlington High School and the Burlington Community Education Department will offer an ACT prep course through Wisconsin Test Prep this fall and spring. The a 16-hour is course spread over seven sessions, focusing on English, math, reading and writing and science – the content areas of the exam. Practice tests […]
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News from throughout Western Racine County.
Trustee steps down in Union Grove
By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent Trustee Teresa Holm was given a warm recognition and send off by the Union Grove Village Board of Trustees at the conclusion of Monday’s board meeting. “Teresa has always brought passion and commitment to her role,” said Village President Michael Aimone, before presenting her with […]
Annual meeting attracts just one speaker
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After five consecutive annual meetings with numerous speakers – and most against raising taxes – there was just one speaker at Monday night’s Burlington Area School District annual meeting. And Normandie Byrne, after explaining she had reached an age where she could speak her mind candidly, […]
Golf outing benefits family whose son battles heart defects
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Ryan and Sarah Boylen know perfectly well their situation isn’t unique – or in relation to others, as bad as it could be. While their adopted 3-year-old son, Gabe, was born with numerous heart defects – as Sarah explains, it’s “very complex” – they both know […]
More signage to be added to high-speed area
By Rumasa Noor Correspondent After a discussion with the water, wastewater, stormwater, streets and parks commission in Union Grove, Martha Sheahan was able to convince the authorities to place traffic signs between Cardinal Lane and Pheasant Run at the meeting of August 17. Sheahan brought forward the issue to the […]
Property trade with local business approved
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While not originally on the agenda for Tuesday night, the City of Burlington Common Council voted to suspend its rules and vote on an agreement between the city and James B. Ratchek. Ratchek has a buyer for the property at 400 South Pine Street – Jim’s […]
Welcome to the job: M.T. Boyle takes over as County Exec’s Chief of Staff
While M.T. – short for Mary Therese – Boyle has enjoyed a life working with books and libraries, she admitted recently she was looking for a new challenge. So, after meeting Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave when introduced by former county exec Jim Ladwig, Boyle found herself intrigued. “I […]
Whitford Park pole coming down, but could be replaced
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A dilapidated flagpole is coming down at Whitford Park, but several Village of Waterford officials have said the days of offering a patriotic monument are not over. In recent months, several village panels, including the Public Works Committee, have discussed the state of the flagpole, and […]
Schneider steps up to fill board hole
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Waterford Village Board is once again up to full capacity with a resident agreeing to fill a spot on the seven-member elected body as a sitting member left in protest. James Schneider was officially sworn in as a trustee of the board Aug. 10. Late […]
Raising the roof raises questions at council
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor An unplanned roof repair at one of the two city-owned Burlington airport buildings drew some ire Tuesday night. After working to install gutters on the 703 building, workers found rust on the fascia below the roof. The airport committee approved a $25,000 expenditure to make the […]
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