Move would produce savings, but also lead to loss of local dispatchers By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After nearly two hours of deliberating in a closed session Wednesday at the Public Works building, the City of Burlington Common Council decided to “explore” a contract for dispatching services with Racine County […]
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Flood hangs over city’s budget process
Council must consider future of municipal buildings By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The lingering specter of July’s flood will have considerable influence on the City of Burlington’s municipal budget process this fall, according to City Administrator Carina Walters. Not only will officials be forced to deal with an estimated […]
Not the same old song and dance
Haylofters to present musical murder mystery for nine shows By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Imagine wheeling the corpse of your uncle through the glitz of Monte Carlo pursued by ditzy, gun-toting criminal and a determined dog lover who are bent on stealing the $6 million inheritance you’ve been promised. […]
Gas leak forces temporary evacuation
Dozens of residences on Burlington’s east side were evacuated for about two hours Tuesday after a contractor working in the area broke a natural gas line. The break occurred about 10:45 a.m. when a contractor digging a hole for a sign post with an auger struck a four-inch gas main […]
Hollywood honcho; Burlington bred
CBS executive Kahl appreciates his hometown roots By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For more than two decades, he has been one of the top decision-makers at one of the nation’s most prominent TV networks, determining what shows make it to the airwaves – and which disappear. But even after his […]
City seeks state aid for sinkhole
Officials will apply for grant from DOT to help fund repair By Jason Arndt Staff Writer As flood-related expenses pile up in the City of Burlington, officials hope a Department of Transportation disaster fund can offset some of the costs to repair a sinkhole on Madison Street. […]
Four individuals, softball team named to Bronco Hall of Fame
A former teacher, three alumni and a state championship softball team will join 48 others in the Union Grove Union High School Bronco Hall of Fame. Former faculty member Thomas Czerniak, alumni William Klug, Jason Morgan and Ward Richter and the 2007 state softball championship team will be inducted into […]
Washington-Caldwell could tweak grading structure in years ahead
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A grading system touted in some education circles as increasing achievement and helping students hone in more closely on learning could soon make its way to the Washington-Caldwell School District. Superintendent Jill Saltzmann discussed a proposal to incorporate a standards-based grading system into the K-8 feeder […]
Aldermen to host listening sessions
First of informal gatherings is Saturday In an effort to better connect with the community, members of the City of Burlington Common Council will host two informal sessions, dubbed “Coffee with an Alderman,” this month. The sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 to 10 a.m. and Tuesday, […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
This week’s print edition of the Burlington Standard Press includes of front-page feature story on how Kelly Kahl, president of entertainment for CBS, keeps his Burlington roots close to his heart. Readers will also find stories about: • Why local Republican legislators believe the proposed Foxconn development will be transformational […]
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