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 […]
Sports & Other News
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, […]
Winner-take-all showdown, conference title clashes highlight Week 9
I’m sure the Union Grove football team would’ve loved to take care of business at home Oct. 9 and clinch its first playoff berth since 2009. But if the Broncos had won last Friday night against already playoff-bound Lake Geneva Badger, this weekend wouldn’t have shaped up to be […]
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 […]
Red sky at night
A combination of cloud cover and a good angle for the light turned the grounds of Waterford Union High School and Woodfield Elementary the perfect shade of autumn Saturday. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
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 […]
City to borrow to cover costs for Aurora site
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Facing cost overruns as the bills come in for improvements to the new Aurora Care Center site in Burlington, the City of Burlington Common Council approved borrowing to cover the expenses Tuesday night. The council unanimously approved the solicitation of up to $450,000 in general obligation […]
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