The complaints have been counted, and it is clear that “Robo Rachel” had a field day with Wisconsin consumers in 2012. For the 10th straight year, telemarketing complaints ranked first on the “Top Ten Consumer Complaints” list released today by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. “Our […]
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Waterford Graded seeks new contract for special education
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Waterford Graded School District would like to stay if a new contract for the Waterford Special Education Cooperative (WSEC) is negotiated and in place by May 31, its school board said Feb. 4. Otherwise, Waterford Graded plans to leave the Co-op as of June 30, 2014. […]
Officials approve citywide property revaluation
When complete, assessments should better match market values By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Property values in the City of Burlington will be reassessed this year, to keep the city compliant with state statutes. The Common Council passed a resolution Tuesday to have Accurate Appraisal complete a full market revaluation this […]
School Board considers arming staff with tasers
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer In Monday night’s Board Policy and Curriculum Committee meeting for the Waterford Graded School District, President Dan Jensen broached the subject of using defensive weapons in the schools. The hot-button issue of arming school staff has come to the forefront in school districts across the […]
Gas prices continue to rise
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen eight cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.61 yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has increased 5.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.55, according […]
Job fair open to Echo Lake Foods workers
Several local employers expected to participate The Racine County Workforce Development Center will sponsor a job fair for displaced Echo Lake Foods employees on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The fair will run from 1-4 p.m. at Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington, Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig said the job fair […]
Waterford girls pick up pair of SLC victories
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Waterford Union High School girls basketball team wanted to make sure there were no repeats of Dec. 14’s too-close-for-comfort win at home over Delavan-Darien. On the road Friday against the Comets, the Wolverines jumped out to a 32-20 halftime lead and cruised home with […]
Hilltoppers come up short in pair of conference games
By Bud Milroy SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Catholic Central High School boys basketball team continued to come up short in the Metro Classic Conference, falling 54-50 to Racine Lutheran Tuesday and 60-39 to Whitefish Bay Dominican Saturday. Ben Heiligenthal’s 20 points were not enough as CCHS fell to Lutheran. The talented […]
Beck earns SLC wrestling crown
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After winning their first Southern Lakes Conference dual meets in several years, the Union Grove High School wrestling team hoped to move up in the standings in the SLC Tournament held Saturday at Burlington. Specifically, head coach Andy Weis said he hoped they could finish […]
Loss to Waterford drops Bronco girls below .500 in SLC action
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT After a solid first quarter that saw the Union Grove High School girls basketball team grab a 16-8 lead, the Bronco girls scored just 13 points the rest of the game in a 38-29 loss to Waterford Tuesday at home. The Broncos scored just two […]
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