By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Burlington Mayor Bob Miller, no one had the passion for the City of Burlington that former Alderman Jim McCourt possessed. “Jim had a passion for this city, and what was best for it,” said Miller of McCourt, who died Saturday at the age of 88. […]
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In her memory: CBD oil law to be named for Lydia
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In the midst of grieving last week – and trying to arrange her daughter’s funeral – Sally Schaeffer got an unexpected phone call. The person on the other end of the phone? Gov. Scott Walker. “He called me directly on my cell phone,” Schaeffer said. “I […]
Choco charity: Friday’s discounted entry will benefit local food pantry
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor About two to three months ago, the organizers of ChocolateFest came to Love Inc. Executive Director Bill Schoessling with an idea. “Bil (Scherrer) and Barb Lois sat down and wanted to talk to me,” Schoessling said. “We sat down and talked about what their vision was […]
CCHS hires principal from Lake Geneva
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There are many similarities between departing Catholic Central High School Principal Eric Henderson, and his newly hired replacement, Dave Wieters. Both are (or were) basketball coaches. Henderson is 6 foot, 7 inches tall, while Wieters is 6-6. “I know I have some big shoes to fill, […]
Teachers not happy with added insurance costs
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A group of teachers made it clear Monday night that they are not happy the Burlington Area School District is passing increased health insurance costs onto them in the form of higher premium payments. But that didn’t prevent the School Board from approving the plan for […]
Hope Walk speaker knows the toll of cancer
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For 45-year-old Nancy Iverson, perhaps the best way to honor her husband’s memory – and to support the Burlington Hope Walk – is to tell the story of her late husband’s battle with melanoma. Iverson will be the guest speaker at Saturday’s Hope Walk, which will […]
Girl who inspired mom’s crusade dies
CDB oil law may be named in Lydia Schaeffer’s honor By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sally Schaeffer is calling Friday and Saturday the “last dance” for her daughter, Lydia. After fighting a successful battle this winter and spring to get Lydia access to cannabidiol (CBD) oil as an alternative treatment for […]
City seeks grant for Coffee House expansion
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The current success of The Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine could be expanding soon, thanks to a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) grant program. The City of Burlington Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize the application and grant agreement for a WEDC Community Development […]
Funnel cloud seen in Monday afternoon storm
Monday afternoon’s severe thunderstorm – which prompted both a severe thunderstorm and tornado warning – had residents of Bohner’s Lake describing a funnel cloud over the area. According to resident Ted Lupella, he followed the funnel cloud up into the area from Richmond, Ill. Another resident in the area […]
BASD projects tax increase
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The cost of doing business for the Burlington Area School District looks to be going up again this year. With the added cost of 4-year-old kindergarten – a one-year, district-bears-all cost before state aid kicks in – the preliminary estimates from the district indicate a 3.78 […]
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