By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor The state Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) recently approved State Trust Fund Loans totaling slightly more than $5.4 million to fund public purpose projects in Wisconsin communities. Among the loans approved May 2 are $369,000 for the Town of Dover. Dover Town Clerk/Treasurer […]
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Sanitary District recall petition gains 200 signatures during first week
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor The number of signatures needed to begin a recall of Commissioner Bill Gerard from the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) board is 531, according to the state Government Accountability Board. Town Clerk Tina Mayer received confirmation of that number Monday. The 531 signatures represent […]
Mailboxes on the move
City finds solution for drive-up mail drop off By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief After several years of having to park and get out of their cars to mail letters, Burlington residents will soon have drive-up mailboxes once again. Jill Ehlen, delivery supervisor at the Burlington Post Office, said Tuesday […]
DNR land buy in Tichigan moves forward
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor It was nice to be asked for input. But, in the end, it didn’t really matter that the Town of Waterford Board or nearby residents expressed opposition to a state proposal to buy 57 acres of private Tichigan property to expand public hunting, recreation and […]
Union Grove grad earns Aronson journalism award
While many of us were home watching the state capitol budget/labor protests on TV last year, John Nichols was on the ground – talking, recording and observing it all for posterity. For those efforts, as well as his years of work as a journalist, blogger and book author, […]
Veronico’s to vanish
Owners of local restaurant plan to end 9-year run on May 24 By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Veronico’s co-owner Maria Veronico confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the final day of operation for the downtown Burlington restaurant will be Thursday, May 24. She said the three owners – her, Dr. Thomas Niccolai […]
Governor touts job growth during visit to Burlington
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker chats with LDV employee Eric Thomas Friday Morning during a visit to the Burlington specialty vehicle outfitter. Walker was in the city to announce that LDV is eligible for up to $107,500 in tax credits through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to help the company add […]
LETTER: WeVote does not endorse boycotts of local businesses
The community in Burlington seems to be misinformed somehow regarding the movements and the protesting of WeVote Burlington. So I would like to take the time to set the record straight. 1. The WeVote mission statement endorses limited government while promoting personal liberty; demands responsibility and accountability […]
LETTER: When the talk turns to boycott, be careful what you wish for
When I was attending college back in the mid 1960s I learned a valuable lesson in business and politics. As anyone who lived through that era will recall it was the pinnacle of political protests. Hardly a day would go by when someone was not picketing or boycotting […]
Have fun with the fire department
The Relay for Life team with the Union Grove–Yorkville Fire Department will host a rummage and bake sale on Saturday, May 19. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. The sale will be held rain or shine. A large array of items including baby clothes, toys, household items, furniture and […]
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