By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In what used to be classic greasy spoon territory Tuesday, a national pizza chain found a new home. The Burlington Pizza Hut officially moved into new digs Tuesday at 1080 Milwaukee Avenue, the site of the former George Webb and then Stormin’ Norman restaurant in Fox […]
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City hoping for ruling to end horns sooner
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Apparently, there is nothing stronger than bureaucracy and red tape. While a ruling from the Federal Railroad Administration came down Sept. 14 that the city’s variance and application for a quiet zone from the Canadian National train horns had been excepted, the train horns are still […]
Former inmate’s school threats were made months ago
Man whose comments touched off firestorm now reportedly living in Lyons By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Threats made by a former Walworth County Jail inmate – who is now reportedly living in Lyons – to kill school children and himself touched off a firestorm of concern through social media late […]
Officials don’t see much impact from revaluation
Most taxpayers won’t see much change in their bills By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For too many years to count, when the City and Town of Burlington needed to do a property revaluation, it was because the assessed value of homes was on the rise. With the recent economy, this year’s […]
Local Sentry stores will get new name, supplier
Richter’s Marketplace will debut week of Oct. 7 By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For more than 60 years in Twin Lakes – and more than 10 in Burlington – the Richter name has been notable when it comes to grocery stores. That will not change in October – but the name […]
A little something for Sam: Local chiropractor steps up for heart transplant hopeful
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sam Mielke had his first surgery when he was all of six weeks old. Born with single ventricle transposition of arteries – leaving Sam with just one pumping chamber in his heart – Sam has been in and out of hospitals since he was born. He […]
Officials can’t agree on problem or solution for overnight parking
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council couldn’t even agree to disagree Sept. 17 – at least on the topic of overnight parking. After more than an hour’s worth of debate over the subject in the Committee of the Whole meeting of what to do with the […]
Sheriff seeks new tips in 31-year-old homicide case
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the Walworth County Crime Stoppers are working together in hopes of receiving new information regarding a 1982 cold case homicide. With the recent addition of the Tip Soft Program, which allows a person to anonymously text or email a tip, the Walworth County Sheriff’s […]
Parker is one tough mudder
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Burlington native Mary Parker has always been a competitor. Whether it was on the volleyball or basketball court – for both Burlington High School and Beloit College – in the classroom or as a runner, Parker has always found a way to be competitive. Last Sunday, […]
Making strides: Report cards improve for BASD schools
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A year ago, when the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued its first-ever school report cards, the Burlington Area School District fell mainly in the area of meeting expectations. This year, the majority of the district has stepped up one notch, with five of the seven […]