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State tournaments are the norm in the volleyball-rich Burlington area, where the Burlington Demons will battle for their fifth state title in nine years and the Catholic Central Hilltoppers will look for back-to-back state titles this weekend in Green Bay. The double-dip of volleyball excellence for the second straight […]
‘Nanobrewery’ developer taps historic spot in Burlington By Jason Arndt Editor Bernard Petersen has always had a fondness for home brewing and wanted to share his love of craft beer with the Burlington community while doing his part to help revitalize the Chestnut Street loop. Petersen, co-owner of MPC Property […]
A team from the City of Burlington Fire Department competes in the coffin races Oct. 26 as part of the Spooky City events on Pine Street in downtown Burlington. The coffin races were new to the lineup of Halloween-themed activities at the 30th annual Spooky City. See additional photos from […]
Volunteer Rescue Squad members recall their tenures By Jason Arndt Editor Simon Miller remembered being placed on a waiting list to join the Burlington Rescue Squad. Miller, who eventually joined the Rescue Squad in 1979, said becoming a volunteer for the nonprofit organization created by the Burlington Rotary Club 73 […]
Due to Thursday’s snow and predicted below-freezing temperatures, the city and town of Burlington have rescheduled it’s trick or treat hours for Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Trick or treat hours were originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.
They are not allowed to participate in trick-or-treat related activities By Jason Arndt Editor State law prohibits registered sex offenders from participating in any trick-or-treat activities and authorities will conduct compliance checks on each of them during the city’s annual event on Thursday. While families with children go door-to-door seeking […]
For 73 years volunteers were the lifeblood of the Burlington Rescue Squad. Now, as the volunteer organization plans to disband on Jan. 1, those volunteers are in a period of mourning. For longtime members, the squad is a passion, commitment and family like few others. But, most of all, […]
A 35-year-old Burlington man is dead following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in the Town of Lyons Friday evening. Jason Kuharske died at an area trauma center after being transported from the crash scene by Flight for Life helicopter, according to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office. A preliminary investigation […]
Burlington grocer will liquidate inventory until Oct. 30 By Jason Arndt Editor Richter’s Marketplace in Burlington announced Oct. 30 as the final date of business and continues to liquidate its assets and inventory at the independent grocery store. The family business operated by brothers Norm and Larry Richter, who are […]
Officials, students celebrate middle school groundbreaking By Jason Arndt Editor With heavy machinery parked on the Karcher Middle School football field, hundreds huddled together on a brisk fall day just before sunset as officials ushered in a new era for the Burlington Area School District. The hundreds who gathered, including […]
