Cast members of Burlington High School’s “The Laramie Project” share a hug before getting on the stage at state last week. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart) As the cast and crew of Burlington’s one-act play “The Laramie Project” came out of the Blue Theater at Waunakee High School Saturday, tears […]
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Rescue personnel want time taken with process
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR It’s difficult to fault members of the Burlington Rescue Squad for being a bit frustrated this last week. The reason? The final report on a cooperation efforts for city and town of Burlington fire departments and the rescue squad got out in the public eye by […]
Expanding education beyond classroom walls VANguard program offers e-learning opportunities at BHS
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In the past few years, as the concept of a classroom has grown beyond the “brick and mortar” building, more students are taking advantage of e-learning opportunities. One of those is available at Burlington High School, with its VANguard distance classroom offered through Gateway Technical College. […]
BHS seeking nominees for ‘Wall of Inspiration’
The Burlington High School Wall of Inspiration committee is looking for nominees for 2014 induction. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 6, and nomination forms can be requested by calling (262) 763-0200, ext. 1008, or by going to the BHS webpage at http://www.basd.k12.wi.us/bhs/. People in and outside of the community […]
Officials scramble to explain sewer rates
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the City of Burlington Common Council held its public hearing Tuesday night for the 2014 budget – for an audience of one, who wasn’t there to comment – one part of the budget got batted around heavily. A week after directing city staff to pursue […]
‘Laramie Project’ wows at state
The Burlington High School one-act play “The Laramie Project” pulled in several top awards Saturday at the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association State Theater festival. As the cast left the stage following the performance, the audience came out of the theater. Many were in tears over the show, which highlights […]
Plan survives attempt to cut funds from budget
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Funding for the purchase of White River County Park survived a challenge last week from a Walworth County official who still believes the county is paying too much for the property in the Town of Lyons. Supervisor Carl Redenius presented an amendment to county’s 2014 […]
Chief floats idea of first responders for rescue calls
Service could be used to improve response times when Rescue Squad staffing is low By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The idea of implementing a first responder program with the City of Burlington Fire Department was discussed Tuesday at the City of Burlington Committee of the Whole meeting. Fire Chief Perry Howard […]
Neighbors rail against training course proposal
They say Gateway facility doesn’t belong near homes By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Gateway Technical College representatives came to Burlington Nov. 14 to hear comments from area residents on a proposed emergency vehicle training, those representatives said they were in town to listen. “We’re going to do everything we can […]
Burlington woman set to perform with LGSO
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Michelle Niles of Burlington will be joining with 70 members of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra in the first concert of “Horizons,” the 2013-14 season, on Nov. 16, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Community Church in Williams Bay at the intersection of Highway 50 and […]