A Madison-area man has been accused of cashing a forged check at a Waterford bank and then attempting to do the same at a Burlington bank in what may have been part of a larger scheme. Richard J. Johnson, 18, of Fitchburg was charged Aug. 22 in Racine County Circuit […]
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With the recall over, WSD looks back to find a way forward
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Like the calm that follows a mighty storm, it’s been mighty quiet at the Town of Waterford Sanitary District since an Aug. 14 recall election ousted Bill Gerard from the WSD board in favor of former commissioner Dan Dickinson – an event that dominated the local […]
Analyst sees gas price relief in future
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.93 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.80, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
Police bust check-cashing scheme
Man charged may be just an accomplice A Madison-area man has been accused of attempting to cash a forged check at a Burlington bank in what may have been part of a larger scheme. Richard J. Johnson, 18, of Fitchburg was charged Aug. 22 in Racine County Circuit Court with […]
District deals with a kindergarten crunch
BASD scrambles to hire five more teachers as school year begins By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer There are times – and Burlington Area School District officials admit it – that the budget process is backward. One of those situations put the district in a corner Monday night, and it took […]
New Kwik Trip set to open
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer After watching the project slowly reach completion over the course of the summer, City of Burlington residents will get to see the new Kwik Trip on South Pine Street (Highway 83) open next week. The gas station and convenience store – the second of the […]
Gas prices at record levels for Labor Day
For Labor Day weekend, American consumers in 45 states will likely see the highest fuel prices they’ve ever seen at this time of year. Only motorists in Alaska, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming will be spared from record-high prices at the pump. “The average motorist will be laboring a […]
Back in the game
Dentist says custom fit mouthguards provide better protection By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer As dentist John Ulloa explains, everyone in his profession has a fun hobby. “Some dentists golf,” said Ulloa, of Family Dentists in Union Grove. “Some dentists have race cars. “I make mouthguards,” he added. “That’s my play […]
Residents OK levy freeze
Attempts to cut taxes further fail to gain traction By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer A year ago, a well-organized group of citizens came into the Burlington Area School District Annual Meeting, protested the proposed 3.63 percent tax levy increase – and managed to vote it down. In the two months […]
Smell of smoke forces evacuation of City Hall
City of Burlington firefighters respond to a report of the smell of smoke in and around the City Hall Friday afternoon. In spite of extensive searching – including the roof of the building – no source of the smell was located. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
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