By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With Western Racine County Health Department making plans to disband at the end of this year (see related story in this week’s print edition), many west-end officials are looking for another agency to offer flu clinics, immunizations and public health-related screenings and education programs. Through a […]
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American Roller gets the OK it sought to move ahead with expansion plans
By Jason Arndt Correspondent American Roller has cleared the final hurdle for an expansion of its operations, following approval March 24 of modifications to the village’s Tax Increment District 3 by the Joint Review Board. The Review Board’s action follows approval given March 10 by the Union Grove Village Board […]
April 1 election beckons voters to the ballot box
By Patricia Bogumil editor and Dave Fidlin correspondent One contested Racine County Board election and several local municipal and school board contests will be on the ballot when local residents vote in the Tuesday, April 1, election. Early voting for this election continues at local clerks’ offices through […]
2014 All-Area Girls Basketball: Waterford’s Blair leads the pack
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Her passion for the game is inspiring. Her versatility is unmatched. And her hard work keeps paying off. Already a first team all-conference and all-county performer, Waterford junior Madison Blair takes the cake when it comes to the 2014 All-Area team. The Lady Wolverines’ leading […]
School board candidates weigh in at second forum
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the spring election draws closer and the only contested race in the area heats up, Burlington Area School District School Board candidates have answered more than their share of questions. The latest round of inquiries came at the Southern Lakes Newspapers candidate forum March 19 […]
2014 All-Area Boys Basketball: Geiger shoots his way to the top
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor After three straight years at the top of the Southern Lakes Conference, Burlington coach Steve Berezowitz knew the 2013-14 basketball season wasn’t going to be easy. With all five starters gone from a team that reached sectionals, the veteran coach wasn’t sure how his […]
Schaeffers still hoping for Senate approval
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Burlington mother Sally Schaeffer, news on the possible legalization of low-THC content cannabadiol oil for seizures could come at the “11th hour.” Schaeffer said Tuesday evening that she had expected to hear something that day, but is now getting reports that the State Senate may […]
Jury duty no laughing matter
There’s an old adage that says only death and taxes are certain in this life. Well, that wise person forgot to mention another certainty that’s sold as doing a good thing for your country but can end up being a complete waste of time. That’s right, my fellow […]
Union Grove gymnast’s pain turns into state gain
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent When Westosha Central/Union Grove combined gymnast Devan Green began her senior season, she wasn’t sure if she could even make it through an entire meet let alone qualify for the WIAA state gymnastics tournament. Green, who has battled severe back pain throughout her high school […]
BASD reviews retirement benefit liability
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For the past year and a half, the Burlington Area School District officials have maintained they are keeping up with post-employment benefits for retired employees with annual payments. And for that same year and a half, School Board Member Roger Koldeway has been saying the district […]
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