By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent An electronic poll book, or e-poll book, is the computer and program that replaces a paper-based poll book. State law allows municipal clerks to maintain both paper and electronic poll books. And while some local clerks have seen the benefits of e-poll books, most agree there […]
Sports & Other News
Union Grove football can clinch first playoff berth since 2009
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent Coming off a disappointing loss to Wilmot, the Union Grove football team made sure there wasn’t a repeat offense at Elkhorn Friday, Sep. 25. The Broncos outscored the Elks 20-0 in the second half on its way to a commanding 27-7 victory in Southern […]
‘Elaborate’ marijuana operation busted in Wind Lake
The Racine County Sheriff’s department conducted a search warrant and arrest in Wind Lake Thursday afternoon, shutting down what the sheriff’s department called ‘a large and elaborate marijuana grow.’ James E. Campbell, 53, was taken into custody. He is being held at the Racine County Jail on charges of manufacturing […]
Almost all is quiet at Waterford Graded annual meeting
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A small handful of Waterford Graded School District residents backed a plan this week to move forward with a proposed freeze on the property tax levy in connection with the budget for the 2015-16 school year. About a dozen residents and School Board members turned out […]
Details still lacking in fatal crash
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A week after the death of a 21-year-old man following a crash at the intersection of highways 36 and 83 on the Burlington bypass, much is still unknown about factors that let to the collision itself. Conflicting reports – and no official accident reports from the […]
After 15 years, it’s finally time for a high school reunion
Hollywood tends to romanticize the high school reunion. The event has been portrayed in the movies “Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion,” “Zack and Miri…” and “Grosse Point Blank,” along with TV shows “The League” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Most of the time, old habits continue […]
Distinctive walk helped investigators identify robbery suspect
Burlington man charged in library robbery, attempted purse snatching A Burlington man’s distinctive walk turned out to be among the key pieces of evidence investigators needed to identify him as the suspect in a robbery and attempted robbery in the area in early August. Simon Rubio, 31, of North […]
Beth family gets boost from Kansasville School
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After days upon days of tests and a stay at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Mindy Beth finally knew what was wrong with her daughter, Eliza, when a specific doctor came to the door on April 1 of 2014. “When the oncologist came to the door, you […]
Catholic Central volleyball knocks off Prairie School
By Dana Ehrmann Sports Correspondent The girls Catholic Central volleyball team keeps rolling against conference opponents. They are now 3-0 against Metro Classic foes, pulling out a win on the road September 24th against the Prairie School. The Lady Toppers did have to fight their way back after dropping […]
Arrest made in robbery case
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department announced Wednesday that it had a suspect in custody after a robbery at Rochester Public Library in August, and in an attempted robbery about 15 minutes later in Waterford. After what a press release called “countless investigative hours,” Simon Rubio was arrested Wednesday when a […]
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