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Monday, April 29, 2024
It’s your chance to dispose of hazardous waste, help local charities By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief After several years of planning, six area communities are joining forces to host a Clean Sweep event Saturday, April 28, to collect household hazardous waste. The program, slated for 8 a.m. to […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Besides exploring public health care options for 2013, Union Grove officials are also considering how best to offer animal control services beyond this year. The question remains, but one fact is certain: The current provider is ending its contract at the end of 2012. Racine-based Countryside […]
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor A second Burlington man has been charged in a Jan. 11, 2012 incident in which a 16-year-old Waterford girl was injured during a reported drug deal gone bad. According to the criminal complaint filed April 10 in Racine County Circuit Court: Glenn E. Conroy, 219 […]
But officials say they’re powerless to help residents By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Burlington residents Don Howell and Mike Caringello aren’t alone in their opinion that the American Transmission Company shouldn’t touch their trees. But the support from Mayor Bob Miller comes with an obvious caveat – there’s nothing […]
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor A 19-year-old Waterford man faces charges for allegedly choking a 15-year-old boy into unconsciousness when a verbal dispute turned physical April 9 at a Town of Waterford subdivision park. According to the criminal complaint filed April 10 in Racine County Court, a Town of Waterford […]
The statewide tornado drill scheduled for this afternoon is a go. The National Weather Service has determined that there is a minimal threat of actual severe weather this afternoon. At 1 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a mock Tornado Watch and at 1:45 p.m. a statewide mock Tornado […]
Company withdraws from proposed seasonal store site in Waterford By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Could Waterford’s loss be Burlington’s gain? That likely depends on where you stand regarding competition for local businesses. However, City Administrator Kevin Lahner made it clear Tuesday that officials here would welcome a seasonal Stein […]
Eileen McNaney of Waterford gets a little love from Shamie, a female Labrador retriever, at the Burlington Pet Expo Saturday at Burlington High School. The annual Pet Expo is hosted by Creature Comforts Veterinary Service. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Certified appraiser Barbara Eash (left) gives Avis Luchsinger an appraisal on a glass syrup pitcher April 14 in an event at Burlington Public Library. Eash performed appraisals of a single item for free at the library, seeing everything from paintings to Barbie Dolls. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As with all school districts across the state, educators in this area must adhere to changes in state law as they crop up. Some of the more recent changes were discussed by school leaders at a meeting held in Waterford last month. Chris Joch, superintendent of […]
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