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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
For years the Burlington Area School District has been able to avoid what many other school district in the state haven’t – going to a referendum to seek funds to cover operational expenses. That string of avoidance may come to an end this year, however, as district officials seek […]
Player of the Year Klein’s pitching, bat, leadership make her special By Chris Bennett Correspondent The players with the most love for the game and who work the hardest are often found at the end of the bench. They’re on every team, in every sport, at every school. Their zest […]
A firefighter shows a boy how to hold a fire hose during the Kansasville Fire and Rescue Department Pancake Breakfast and Safety Day on July 10. Along with breakfast, the event also included a silent auction, raffles, demonstrations by the fire and EMS departments, a motorcycle safety display, fire trucks […]
Hot air balloon lovers will have to rise early Saturday, July 16, to witness the launch of several colorful balloons at the start of Waterford’s Balloonfest. Weather permitting, the launch window is 6 to 7:30 a.m. at Waterford Union High School, 611 W. Main Street. The daylong Balloonfest returns to […]
He lived his formative years in the Burlington area and moved on to become one of the most well-respected character actors in Hollywood. Gregory Itzin, who died July 8 at 74, left an indelible mark wherever he went and is now being remembered for his talent and graciousness. The […]
A long line of fire vehicles travel down Main Street during the annual July 4 parade in Union Grove. (Photo Chad Hensiak)
OK, this headline is a bit misleading. It’s actually softball. We’re softball moms. Well, a softball mom and dad. Erin and I experienced our first, full-blown youth sports tournament last month at Burlington High School. I must say, it was awesome. Despite rain that forced us to play the […]
By SLN staff Residents and businesses on Waterford’s east side endured three tense hours sheltering in place Tuesday afternoon as law enforcement dealt with a bomb threat at Community State Bank, 810 Fox Lane. The incident resulted in the arrest of David Brown, 52, of Burlington. On Thursday Brown was […]
The challenge now facing Burlington officials is what to ask residents about the future of the Echo Lake Dam in a November advisory referendum. Will it be a simple yes or no question, or something more complicated that asks voters to chose particular plans? Will there be more than […]
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