Area ER Doctors To Limit Who Gets Prescription Pain Meds

As prescription pain medication abuse continues to rise, area emergency rooms will likely go Oxy Free in the next few months, meaning patients might get a little more tough love.

Thomas Weatherston, Republican Candidate for 62nd State Assembly District Representative

Weatherston, who currently sits on the Caledonia Village Board, is running unopposed in the GOP primary for the assembly spot.

Man Helps Racine Library Complete Little Golden Book Collection

Almost 1,100 Little Golden Books were printed in Racine until 2001, and a local resident is helping the Racine Public Library complete its collection, one book at a time.

Doctors Petition FDA To Limit Painkiller Use

While 37 doctors, researchers and public health officials are petitioning the FDA to limit the use of painkillers, a local police official is unsure if the rule changes will help those already addicted.

Village Board Approves Bar Owner's Outdoor Music Plans

Trustees voice concerns, approve conditional use permit for two dates this summer.

Trustees Refuse to Get in the Middle of Private Road Dispute

Madison Truck Equipment has asked for the driveway — which it shares with Time Transport — to be reconstructed after 4-foot error found.

Village Board Approves Fire Department Applying For Federal Staffing Grant

SAFER grant would pay salary of two firefighters for two years if awarded.

Village To Pay For Garage Door Damaged During Police Pursuit

Caledonia Village Board votes 4-3 to approve $350 payment for service door that was kicked in by police in April.

Heat Record Set in Caledonia

The hottest its been on July 17 in the past is 98 degrees — and that was in 1942 — but on Tuesday, Caledonia hit 99 by late afternoon. Unfortunately, the heat is having some negative repercussions statewide.

Village Board Meets To Take Up Fiscal, Public Works and Spending Items

Board will also consider amending lawn care ordinance during its 7 p.m. meeting.

Recalls Drain Caledonia's Elections Budget

Caledonia already exceeds elections budget with races for Senate, House and White House on the horizon.

Finance Committee Approves Purchase Of Cardiac Support Device For Fire Department

Fire Chief hopes to purchase refurbished AutoPulse, would would be department's third such device.

Public Works Committee Approves Explosive Use Permit

Committee members unanimously approve the renewal for Vulcan Mining Materials, which blasts a gravel pit on Three Mile Road two to three times a week.

Republicans Request GAB Involvement In Alleged Voter Irregularities

A half-dozen Republicans called the 21st District Senate race a "wake-up call to the state" in a letter to the Government Accountability Board.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Here's What You Missed

You've been busy, we've been busy. Here are our top stories from the week.

Federal Waiver Granted To Schools For No Child Left Behind Requirements

By 2014 school districts that didn't have 100 percent of their students meeting the No Child Left Behind requirements in reading and math would have been deemed as failing, but now the federal government has exempted them.

Regional Ad Campaign Aims To Stop Water Pollution

Who's the biggest contributor to water pollution? It might surprise you after you read this story, but the good news is, it's fixable.

DOT Shares Alternate Routes for Highway 38

The DOT is studying different alternative routes for Highway 38, which could include buying up massive amounts of farmland. The DOT has several ideas, but they are looking for feedback from the community.

Recount Final Total: Lehman Wins By 819 Votes

The recount of the 21st District state Senate recall election ended Monday, however, Wanggaard is considering a legal challenge.

Opened Ballot Bags Raise More Questions in Recount

Campaign officials for Van Wanggaard call for an investigation into why nine bags containing ballots were opened and then put in other bags.

Tax Bill from Racine Unified School District to Climb 6.42 Percent

Officials say spending increased because of a reduction in less state funding and undertaking $33.8 million in facility improvements. The bottom line is the school portion of your tax bill will increase.

Village Of Caledonia Meetings Calendar

Get involved in your local government. Here's when they are meeting and what they'll be talking about it.

Any Publicity is Good Publicity

Struggling to gain traction against Tommy Thompson, Mark Neumann, and Jeff Fitzgerald, Eric Hovde suddenly finds himself under the spotlight. Is he going about it the right way?

Democrats Accuse GOP Poll Observers of Election Day Voter Intimidation

Complaints surface in Racne that election monitors — many from out of state — confronted voters at local polling places during heated recall election.

Recount Day 2: Little Change In Vote Totals Since This Morning

The margin between Van Wanggaard and John Lehman hasn't changed by much, but here's a recap of the how the recount is going Thursday.

Signs Added at 5-Mile and Nicholson Road Intersection

The driver of a semi-truck died after trying to avoid crashing into a car at Nicholson and 5-Mile Road over Memorial Day. The village is now taking steps to make the intersection safer.

Sheriff's Department Launches Probe Into Alleged Voting Irregularities

Action taken as Racine County Republican Party files four affidavits from observers who say they say problems at the polls on June 5.

New Village Administrator's Contract Approved, But Just Barely

Three of the seven Village Board members voted against approving Mark Janiuk's contract -- not because they don't think he can do the job, but because of the Village's residency requirement.

First Day of Recall Recount Sets Tone for Long, Detailed Process

Unofficial tallies from the Town of Dover give Wanggaard a net gain of three votes, but Lehman remains in the lead. In a room full of ballots and people, the recount of ballots cast in the 21st Senate District race began Wednesday.

Board Eyes Charging Tax-Exempt Properties For Storm Sewer Projects

Caledonia's Village Board discussed how they fund storm sewer projects, which they currently have on the property tax bills. But they want to make one village-wide district where all property owners pay.

Recount Expected To Take More Than 8 Days

Last week Van Wanggaard filed a petition with the Government Accountability Board seeking a recount of the hotly contested 21st Senate race and that recount is set to begin Wednesday morning.

Parts Of Siena Center Building To Be Demolished This Week

After two years of planning, the Siena Partners building project is set to begin this week after the Village Board issued their raze permit. The $45 million project is set to be built in three phases.

Racine Woman Files Complaint Against Illinois Clerk Over Election Day Scolding

Woman wearing a "Recall Walker" button ends up getting into a confrontation with an Illinois county clerk who was a poll observer during the June 5 election.

Mark Janiuk: Excited About Caledonia, Sad to Leave Sturtevant

The Village of Caledonia gains a new Village Administrator, Mark Janiuk, who currently has that job in Sturtevant. He talked with Patch about his experience and what he's looking forward to doing at his new post.

What Will Your Village Board Be Talking About Tonight?

The Legislative and Licensing Committee and a Special Village Board meeting will be held Monday night. Find out what they'll be talking about.

Recounting The Recall: State Election Officials To Issue Order Monday

Sen. Van Wanggaard lost his seat to now Senator-elect John Lehman in the recall election on June 5. Now, Wanggaard, who lost by 834 votes, is asking for a recount.

Mark Janiuk Selected as Village Administrator

The Sturtevant Village Administrator has been chosen to take on that job in Caledonia. Janiuk was selected from among 28 candidates.

Van Wanggaard Seeks Recount in 21st District Senate Race

Republican senator says he's taking the action because he's been asked to do so by constituents who believe they were "disenfranchised" in election due to alleged voting irregularities.

DA Forwards Voter Irregularity Complaints to Investigators

Suspicious voting documents are found in a dumpster and other allegations of voter irregularities spark investigation by the Racine County Sheriff's Department.

Nuns on the Bus Tour Coming to Racine Next Week

Criticized by the Vatican for taking stands on social issues, a group of nuns are planning a tour to raise awareness of the impact of budget cuts proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan and passed by the House of Representatives.