She’s accused of stealing from clients The case against a Burlington group home owner accused of stealing thousands of dollars from mentally disabled clients has been scheduled for a jury trial in March. The trial of Becky Ann Borucki, 57, is set to begin March 12 in Racine County Circuit […]
Sports & Other News
Gas prices continue to fall in state
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.17 per gallon Sunday, according to a daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.26, according to […]
WSD budget cuts benefit costs
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Members of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) board unanimously approved their proposed 2013 budget at a public hearing held Dec. 12. The budget features sharp cuts in employee insurance and retirement costs for the District, two issues that were prominent in an August 2012 […]
Council rezones site for apartment complex
Developer plans to start project in 2013 By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The City of Burlington Common Council unanimously approved a number of resolutions, ordinances and motions Jan. 2 – including the re-zoning of property on Bridge Street to allow for a new apartment complex. After a brief discussion about […]
Broncos basketball hopes for second-half improvements
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With games this week signaling the halfway point of the season, the Union Grove High School boys and girls basketball teams look to turn around sub-500 seasons. After their first eight games, the Bronco girls are 3-5 overall and 1-2 in the Southern Lakes Conference, […]
Wolverine wrestlers 3-4 at Northern Exposure
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Waterford High School wrestling squad won three out of seven duals at the 24-team Northern Exposure Invitational held at Merrill High School Friday and Saturday. The Wolverines defeated a Bluejays team, plus Appleton East and Brookfield East, while losing to Menomonee Falls, Pittsville, Edgar […]
The top 12 news stories of 2012
It was a year for weathering hard times and enjoying good times By Patricia Bogumil Editor Here’s a look back at some of the stories that impacted the local news scene throughout 2012. 1. We vote State politics sometimes spilled over into the local scene in 2012. Local […]
Where your local tax dollars go
Most residents are paying less this year, officials say By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there has been one constant in City of Burlington Treasurer Steve DeQuaker’s life recently, it’s that people are surprised that their tax bills are likely lower than expected. That, and everyone seems to like the […]
Waterford boys split pair of games
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Waterford Union High School boys basketball team found itself on a bit of a rollercoaster ride at its home holiday tournament last week. The Wolverines won their opener 53-50 against University School of Milwaukee Dec. 27, then dropped a difficult 46-37 loss to Menomonee […]
Wolverine girls go 0-2 at Baraboo
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor Truth be told, an 0-2 record at the Baraboo Holiday Classic wasn’t without its positives for the Waterford Union High School girls basketball team. The Wolverines dropped a 62-33 decision to Baraboo Dec. 27 – the fifth-ranked team in WIAA Division 2 – and then […]
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