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1 month ago | 
myracinecounty.com | Jason Arndt
By Dave FidlinCorrespondentWaterford Union High School is expected to start the upcoming 2025-26 school year earlier than usual as district officials begin planning for further out referendum-funded facilities work. The WUHS School Board on March 17 reviewed, and approved, a proposed school calendar for the upcoming year. Based on the plans in motion, classes will begin on Monday, Aug. 18, and the 2025-26 school year will draw to a close with end-of-second semester exams on Wednesday, May 13.
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1 month ago | 
myracinecounty.com | Jason Arndt
By Jason ArndtEditorThe City of Burlington formally terminated an EMS billing contract with Lifeline Billing Company under a motion endorsed by the Common Council on Tuesday. City officials on March 4 recommended the change citing ownership changes within Lifeline Billing Company causing a decline in customer service while considering revenue rates.
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1 month ago | 
myracinecounty.com | Jason Arndt
By Jason ArndtEditorThe Village of Mount Pleasant has agreed to sell a Reserve “Class B” liquor license to the City of Burlington, which will pave the way for a prospective martini lounge set to take hold in the downtown district. Mark Weiss, owner of the Perseverance Group, plans to open “The Studio Martini Lounge” at 532 N. Pine St. under a lease agreement.
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1 month ago | 
myracinecounty.com | Jason Arndt
By Jason ArndtEditorBurlington Senior Activity Center representatives and City of Burlington officials have committed to working together amid concerns stemming from an initial presentation related to a Habitat for Humanity proposal. Racine Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 100 families in Racine County get into their first home.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
myracinecounty.com | Jason Arndt
By Jason ArndtEditor A residential development set to take hold near the Burlington bypass moved a step forward following Jan. 14 Plan Commission approval. The approvals include a preliminary plat application, which had previously gone before the Plan Commission, and a condominium plat application from Bear Development.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
myracinecounty.com | Jason Arndt
By Jason ArndtEditorCalia Freitag and Mackynzie Sanders often practice routines together as members of Burlington’s Midwest Dance Center. The Burlington duo – involved in multiple performances presented by the local dance studio – have another reason to spend time together with both earning crowns at the Royal American Beauties scholarship pageant last November in Wausau.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
myracinecounty.com | Jason Arndt
By Jason ArndtEditorThe City of Burlington plans to recruit a new fire chief to succeed a retiring Alan Babe on a motion approved Tuesday by the Common Council. The motion consists of approving a contract with MGT, formerly Gov HR USA, to start the full-scope recruitment process for Babe’s successor. Babe has served as the fire chief for the City of Burlington since 2016 and will retire effective April 30, according to City Administrator Carina Walters.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
myracinecounty.com | Jason Arndt
By Dave FidlinCorrespondentWith school safety in mind, leaders in the Burlington Area School District are in the process of inking a memorandum of understanding with the Burlington Police Department that will give law enforcement access to camera systems. Chris Weins, director of pupil services, recently announced the forthcoming MOU, which he said is designed to harness the immediacy and convenience of technology as a tool to work with police as needs arise within district.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
myracinecounty.com | Jason Arndt
By Jason ArndtEditorPersistence paid off for a Wisconsin Rapids resident who became the biggest fibber of the year in the annual Burlington Liars Club contest. Jerry Worzella, who last submitted an entry in 2017, sent a similar tall tale to the world-renowned Burlington Liars Club in early 2024. He was recently named the winner with his simple folly about sleeping. “My doctor says that it is perfectly normal to toss and turn in your sleep.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
myracinecounty.com | Jason Arndt
By Jason ArndtEditorThe City of Burlington could receive the necessary permits related to the Echo Lake Dam modification project by spring based on a report from a city official. Recently appointed Public Works Director Howard Moser made the announcement during a Dec. 17 Common Council meeting as part of various reports from department leaders.
