CCHS choir poised to deliver singing Valentines By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Love and music have been intertwined since time immemorial. There are few things that tug at the heartstrings as poignantly as a well-penned and performed song. It’s a pairing that provides a sublime bridge over the gap […]
Sports & Other News
Future of dam is in city’s hands
Structure at Echo Lake will have to change by 2025, officials say By Jason Arndt Staff Writer City officials said the Echo Lake dam in Burlington will more than likely change in the future. But they acknowledge there are many lingering questions ranging from cost, dam modifications and even removing […]
Space heater suspected in blaze that destroyed home in Dover
A space heater is a suspected cause of a fire that destroyed a home in the 600 block of Britton Road in the Town of Dover Tuesday morning. A father and son were able to escape the blaze, which was reported at 6:27 a.m., along with three dogs, according to […]
Update: Bus terminal fire appears to be caused by electrical problem
UPDATE: The Racine County Sheriff’s Office reports that the fire at Tuesday morning at Thomas Bus Company was likely electrical in nature and officials do not suspect a criminal act. The fire “heavily damaged” six school buses with an estimated loss of $525,000, officials said. Officials are investigating what caused […]
Union Grove officials fill board vacancy
Amy Sasse, 42, selected from field of five hopefuls By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A three-year resident with leadership experience in the hospitality industry has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Union Grove Village Board. The six incumbent members of the local elected body named Amy Sasse, 42, to […]
Village inks contract with sheriff
Sheriff’s office will supplement coverage provided by town police By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford officials have finalized a contract with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department as the village uses the resources of two local agencies for public safety in 2021. The Village Board on Jan. 11 approved an agreement in […]
Teacher: Lesson plan was taken out of context
Taff believes further allegations are politically motivated By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Jeff Taff, the Burlington High School teacher who is on paid leave while the school district investigates what some contend are improper interactions with students, said this week in an exclusive interview his classroom instructions at the […]
Birdman Forever
Wrestling squads honor late state champion Josh Bird By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Birdman forever. What does that mean? Well, it’s a motto to live by to honor the late wrestler Josh Bird, a former Burlington High School two-time state wrestling champion who lost his life in a motorcycle accident back […]
Man charged with sexually assaulting girls to enter plea
Gustin allegedly told girls he was a member of the mafia A plea hearing is scheduled for Feb. 22 for a Burlington man charged with sexually assaulting four teenage girls. Kyle E. Gustin, 37, was charged last June in Racine County Circuit Court with two counts of possession of improvised […]
Hometown Hero: More than an athlete
Grove’s Slattery strives to help the community By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Angela Slattery is more than just a two-sport student-athlete with multiple athletic accolades at Union Grove Union High School. Slattery, the youngest of three children to parents Paula and George, holds a 3.95 grade point average while staying […]
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