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Deputies attacked by passenger in traffic stop

By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 20-year-old Franksville man who was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic check appeared to be passed out, but as deputies tried to speak with him, he suddenly lunged and allegedly punched a deputy in the...

 

New ‘Jaws’ equipment obtained by Wind Lake volunteer

New ‘Jaws’ equipment obtained by Wind Lake volunteer

Wind Lake Firefighter Sean Miller demonstrates the new Jaws of Life equipment. The Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Company recently announced acquisition of a second Jaws of Life. This rescue tool, powered by a hydraulic pump, refers to several types...

 

Back to the drawing board – again

Planners can’t agree on benefit of closing street near firehouse By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer After close to 45 minutes of discussion on the subject of just what to do with Washington Street adjacent to the City of Burlington fire department,...

 

Summer staffing, year-round security needed at sewer district

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Officials with the Town of Waterford’s Sanitary District will be spending the next month reviewing two issues: staffing and security. At a May 8 meeting, commissioners voted in favor of exploring the issues, which...

 

Village Board works with students on community project

By Jason Arndt Correspondent More than two-dozen students of Union Grove Elementary School are coming together to form a common goal. One of those goals was met May 13, when the Union Grove Village Board approved the Healing Hands’ mission...

 

Community Pool will open for the season May 31

Swimming lesson registration is Wednesday Registration for American Red Cross swimming lessons as well as summer memberships at the Burlington Community Pool will be available during two sessions beginning this week. The sign-up sessions are...

 

State gas prices outpace national average

Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 13.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.92 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national...

 

Child killed in Mount Pleasant, man charged

By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 3-year-old Mount Pleasant boy didn’t die from the punches to his head, face and mouth; nor the whippings to his legs; nor even the numerous bruises and bed bug bites all over his body. According to an autopsy done...

 

Suspicious activities reported at WSD office

Concerns are deemed ‘unfounded’ By Patricia Bogumil Editor An attorney representing the interests of two full-time employees of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) is shocked and dismayed that his clients were dragged into an investigation...

 

Committee will crunch BASD insurance numbers

Latest options have staff members paying up to 10 percent of premiums By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District’s Personnel Committee will review health insurance options that could require staff members to pay...

 
 
 
 

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