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Monday, May 19, 2025
The state Government Accountability Board on Monday released its list of the top 10 things Wisconsin voters should know for Election Day. Top on the list is for voters to know where to vote and whether they’re currently registered. “Wisconsin voters can find the most accurate information about voting at […]
The public is invited to a ceremony honoring veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the lower banquet hall of the Cotton Exchange, 345 Hickory Hollow Drive, Waterford. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; ceremony begins at 10 a.m. The event includes a color guard presentation, gun salute, guest speaker, artwork and […]
Help for Racine County people seeking home energy assistance is available by appointment in Union Grove at Graham Library, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on the second Tuesday of each month through March (Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10). Applicants must bring in their […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a move that runs counter to a decision made by their northerly neighbors, Village of Rochester officials this month nixed a proposal to install decorative light fixtures during the upcoming reconstruction of Highways 83 and 20. In 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will undertake […]
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The routine for chucking pumpkins sounds easy after a few dozen times: soft swish, hard thwack, occasional clunky thunk, weird splat. Cheers! But getting to that fun spot takes hours of behind-the-scenes mechanical planning, re-designing and constant trial-by-error re-figuring. Teams at Saturday’s Pumpkin Chuckin’ Contest at […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor By a unanimous vote, the School Board approved the final 2014-15 budget and tax levy for the Burlington Area School District Monday night. A preliminary levy and budget were approved at the BASD annual meeting in August. However, the numbers were adjusted this month with final […]
A group of youngsters join Kevin Alvarez (back from left) and City of Burlington Police Sergeant Rob Jones in a witch’s scream during Spooky City last week. The weather was considerably colder and the skies darker for Friday night’s trick or treating on Halloween. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Well aware of the budget-crunching issues impacting their school budget, Washington-Caldwell electors Monday night faced the future with the same kind of composure Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has asked his fans to adopt in the face of adversity. After sounding a distress signal last month, […]
Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 8, for the annual Breakfast with Santa and Elves in Union Grove. The Saturday, Dec. 6, breakfast is sponsored by the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will be sold at the Chamber office on the first floor of the Union Grove […]
Demons, Toppers, Wolverines face stiff challenges And then there were three. After nearly three months of grueling hits, countless hours in the weight room and film room and plenty of raucous crowds, we’ve reached Week 11 of the 2014 high school football season. Only 112 teams are left in […]
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