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Sunday, April 28, 2024
Officials in the Burlington Area School District are still looking for the right formula for allowing public comments at monthly School Board meetings. On the heels of a period during which the School Board decided to shut down two meetings because of unruly protests by residents, School Board President […]
A woman and her daughter watch the fireworks show over 10 Club Park in Waterford Saturday at the conclusion of the community’s annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. For more photos from the event see the Dec. 10 edition of the Waterford Post. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
SLN staff A Union Grove man is accused of severely abusing a two-month-old baby, leaving the infant with a broken arm, broken ribs and a fractured skull among other injuries. Gavin Pallesen, 22, was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with six counts of physical abuse of a child […]
Effort abandoned after Town of Waterford incorporation bid fails By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a ruling last month from the state Department of Administration, talks of solidifying a long-term cooperative boundary agreement with a number of local municipalities has come to an end. Attorney Timothy Pruitt with […]
State ice carving competition highlights events Sparkling ice sculptures will take center stage in downtown Burlington this weekend as the city hosts its annual Ice Festival. The event will again serve as the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championships with competitors from different parts of the state participating. More than a […]
A local music teacher has been charged with several crimes for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl. Zachary P. Wendt, 38, of Burlington, is charged in Racine County Circuit Court with two counts of sexual intercourse with a child, two counts of sexual assault of a child […]
City of Burlington officials touted a proposed stormwater utility as a way to maintain its storm sewer system without having to rely on the city’s limited tax levy. However, several members of the business community saw the change as shifting a greater burden to businesses – and the majority […]
One-act play ‘Anne of Green Gables’ garners rave reviews Burlington High School’s production of the one-act play “Anne of Green Gables” recently swept the top awards in state competition hosted by the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association. Burlington’s production earned the coveted Critics Choice Award. It also garnered three top […]
Work will precede replacement of downtown bridge By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Reconstructing Jefferson Street in downtown Burlington is among many projects the city plans to consider under a proposed engineering services contract with Kapur and Associates. The municipal engineering firm, according to city officials, proposes to perform services for […]
Union Grove Elementary School will host the ninth annual Union Grove Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will feature crafts, art, woodworking, jewelry, fresh baked goods and other unique gifts. Attendees will be able to enjoy refreshments and take pictures […]
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