There’s no money in budget for it, officials say By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Town of Burlington officials want to make one thing very clear when it comes to the dire financial situation facing the Burlington Cemetery Association. “The Town isn’t in a position to do anything about it […]
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Romo speaks with the voice of a veteran
His experience shows in comments about hard work, fleeting chance for success By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Tony Romo talks about life lessons, he almost always focuses on the importance of hard work – and how much it can pay off. But when Romo talked to assembled media at […]
Water quality ‘poor’ at Bohners Lake beaches
Water at three public beaches on Bohners Lake in the Town of Burlington tested as poor in quality today prompting a warning from the Western Racine County Health Department. The three beaches – Aukes, Leach and the Bohners Lake Public Beach – have water with bacteria levels that could cause […]
Woman, would-be rescuer pulled from swollen river
She was taken to hospital after being pinned against log by raging current An Elkhorn woman and a man who attempted to rescue her had to be pulled from the White River near Lyons by sheriff’s deputies Wednesday after capsizing in a swift current. Walworth County deputies responded to a […]
Mistake could lead to temporary loss of train quiet zone
City misses deadline for railroad crossing improvements, putting train horn waiver in jeopardy By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief City of Burlington residents and business owners could soon be subjected to continuous, teeth-rattling horn blasts as trains – 26 per day on average – rumble through the city’s five rail […]
A gracious host
BHS honored by AFS for its work with exchange students By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Since Burlington High School began hosting American Field Service – or AFS – foreign exchange students in the 1950s, the school has developed a strong tradition. That continued this year – and the district was […]
City clears way for expansion of local business
Wisconsin Vision eyes new site By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The City of Burlington Common Council put a unanimous stamp of approval on an extraterritorial certified survey map Tuesday night, paving the way for work to move forward on a new site for Wisconsin Vision Associates. The company is looking […]
BASD pleased with MAP testing
Format provides better gauge of student progress, they say By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For the last two years, the Burlington Area School District has been stressing the importance of moving away from the Wisconsin Knowledge Concept Exams as an accurate representation of student achievement. With the state set […]
Outstanding Senior: She packs a smile and a ton of talent
On the court or in class, Shebeneck achieved at a high level By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing people notice about Kaysie Shebeneck, it’s the high level of achievement she’s demonstrated in a variety of endeavors. Put her on a volleyball court, and her ability to set […]
It’s no fish tale
Lynch lands monster muskies on back-to-back days By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Patrick Lynch sits down in the years to come to tell his children – and grandchildren, friends, family and neighbors – about the fish he caught in Canada last week, he won’t need to brag. The accomplishment […]