Michael Deutsch lines up his shot in the bowling game during Saturday’s Community Block Party in Burlington. The third annual event drew a crowd in spite of cool temperatures. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
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Area schools make state recognition list
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For schools that deal with economically disadvantaged children, there’s a challenge before the student even steps into the school. Poor nutrition, an unstable home life, in some cases, even homelessness are all battled in schools that receive a significant amount of Title I federal aid. The […]
Cottonpicker site eyed for offices
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For years, The Cottonpicker Restaurant was one of the Burlington area’s landmarks. Then, in October 2012, the restaurant closed as owner Bill Foster retired, ending a 36-year run. But now, the building that has sat empty for two years will get a makeover. The City of […]
Area students named National Merit semifinalists
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Two area students have been named as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Callum Leemkuil-Schuerman of Burlington High School and Madison Lindeman of Waterford were both named semifinals from the state of Wisconsin. Approximately 16,000 semifinalists are named nation-wide. About 90 percent of those students […]
Chief says he’s focused on positive changes
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Close to a month after Burlington Area Rescue Squad took its complaints to the press about City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard, the chief responded last week. Howard, sitting down with City Administrator Kevin Lahner, took the high road on the accusations made that he […]
Deputies saving lives with Narcan
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, the drug Narcan – an opiate antagonist that can reverse a heroin overdose – is another lifesaving tool. He got proof of that in the last few months, as the Narcan being carried by Racine County Sheriff’s deputies has saved […]
District scrambles to hire 3 kindergarten teachers
Four-year-old Adalein Die checks out the bell in front of Cooper School last week. While the district had 4-year-old kindergarten covered, there was an unexpected surge in 5K registration, prompting the hiring Monday of three new teachers. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart) By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s a dilemma the Burlington […]
City council exploring expanded alcohol sales hours
Council mulling request to allow store sales to begin at 6 a.m. By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council is looking at sales of alcoholic beverages. Again. At the request of an unidentified local business owner, the council recently discussed whether or not to allow – per […]
Robin Williams’ night makes impact
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When the world loses an icon, responses roll in. When the world loses an icon like Robin Williams – in particular, to the horror of suicide – people stand up and make statements. Such was the situation Aug. 28 at Plaza Theater in Burlington. What started […]
Nude yoga classes offer freedom
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor On a breezy Saturday morning at Sun Ray Hills in the Town of Burlington, a handful of people gather at a campsite, intent of finding peace and relaxation through yoga. That it is done, by most members, completely in the nude just offers an additional sense […]