By Patricia Bogumil Editor Windy conditions led to a shed and marsh fire that broke out near 21640 Schroeder Road, Kansasville, around 2 p.m., April 10. Kansasville Fire Chief Scott Remer said a small, controlled burn was being done by the owners near the north side of a shed on […]
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Racine County D.A. pleads guilty to OWI, hit-and-run, obstruction misdemeanors
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Racine County District Attorney Richard Chiapete has agreed to plead guilty and pay $1,205 to settle Operating While Intoxicated, Hit and Run, and Obstructing an Officer municipal ordinance citations recently lodged against him. But Chiapete said he doesn’t expect the incident in question to also cost […]
The master sits in
Tower of Power saxophonist Tom Politzer sits in with saxophone section of the Karcher Middle School Jazz Band Monday during the Jazz Fest concert at Burlington High School. Politzer spent Monday and Tuesday working with students in the Burlington Area School District band program and joined them on stage for […]
Teacher retirements eliminate need for layoff notices
BASD will reduce staff for 2014-15 through attrition By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When the Burlington Area School District approaches the state-mandated deadline for initial notices of non-renewal this month, it won’t need to send any. Superintendent Peter Smet said April 14 that the district would not have to layoff any […]
Man who died in Sunday cycle crash identified
Racine County Sheriff’s officials have identified the man who died in an early Sunday morning motorcycle crash as Gregory A. Treffinger, 29, of Waterford. According to officials, Treffinger was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing his motorcycle in the 37000 block of Hill Valley Road in the Town of […]
Family loses everything in house fire
Three pets also perished in blaze at home in Lyons By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While most of Burlington was engrossed with the Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store fire earlier this month, another fire devastated a family in the Town of Lyons just two days later. Renee and Jim Michals, along with their […]
4K enrollment meets expectations
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the Burlington Area School District set to look at contracts with area providers Monday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m., the news on current 4-year-old kindergarten enrollment was met with high enthusiasm Monday at the general School Board meeting. Superintendent Peter Smet asked for […]
Haylofters get goofy in farcical ‘Fools’
Show opens April 24, runs weekends through May 11 Tickets are currently on sale for the Haylofters’ production of “Fools.” Performances are April 24-26, May 2-4 and the 9-11 at the Malt House Theater. Thursday through Saturday shows are 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are […]
Board defeats request to audit bus company’s finances
BASD extends contract for Thomas Bus as a preferred provider By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Just what should the Burlington Area School District expect out of Thomas Bus Company when it comes to finances? According to a vocal minority on the BASD School Board, that should include a full opening of […]
Cause of furniture store fire expected soon
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard said Tuesday that he is waiting on state investigators before announcing the cause of the April 5 fire at Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store. Howard said he expected a final report by today. Foul play or a criminal cause appeared to […]
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