Bernard Peterson, a member of the Burlington Kiwanis Club, and his son, Finn, 4, collect donations of the school supplies for the clubs annual back-to-school drive at the Burlington Pick ‘n Save store Saturday. The supplies are distributed through Love Inc. to needy children throughout the area. (Photo by Ed […]
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Wet weather delays roundabout completion
BASD doesn’t anticipate problems when classes begin By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief With construction slowed by the heavy rains of mid July the completion of the Highway 142-McCanna Parkway roundabout intersection will be several weeks later than anticipated. Officials with the state Department of Transportation had hoped to compete […]
Village contemplates sale of public land
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposal to sell publicly owned land in Union Grove is on the table, though no formal action has taken place. The village Plan Commission on Aug. 7 met behind closed session for an agenda item pertaining to the sale of property at York Street and […]
Planning progresses on possible Fox River Middle School overhaul
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While there are more questions than answers at this point, changes could be afoot at Fox River Middle School. And the changes could result in a range of improvements that could cost anywhere from $19.95 million to $41.3 million. Regardless of the option, a referendum would […]
Dispatch decision is not on council agenda
The City of Burlington Common Council is not scheduled to discuss or decide the future of its emergency dispatching center at Tuesday evening’s meeting, according to City Administrator Carina Walters. However, she said, residents who wish to address the council concerning the issue may do so under “non-agenda items” at […]
Tale Tales: A celebration of music and community
Annual festival features rich variety of music, activities, workshops This weekend’s Tall Tales Music Festival features a mix of exciting newcomers and returning fan favorites, according to festival organizer Patrick Sullivan. The fifth annual music festival will be held Friday and Saturday on the 200 block of E. Chestnut Street […]
Aquaducks win national title
The Browns Lake Aquaducks open their national championship performance last weekend in Tomahawk with a multi-tiered pyramid. The team captured first place in Division II National Water Ski Championship competition among a field of seven teams. See The Aug. 10 edition of the Burlington Standard Press for additional photos […]
Fate of city dispatching service rests with council
Aldermen will decide whether to restore current service or join county system By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Common Council faces what Mayor Jeannie Hefty calls an uncomfortable decision regarding the fate of the city’s police and emergency dispatch center. The council must decide whether to purchase the […]
Panel OKs street closure for pair of business-related events
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A Union Grove panel recently approved a request to close portions of 7th Avenue on Friday to accommodate a pair of business-related events. The village’s Water, Wastewater, Storm Water, Streets and Parks Committee authorized the request, which affects Seventh Avenue, east of Main Street. The […]
River East project cost swells amid change orders
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As the Village of Waterford’s River East shoreline project stretches into the dog days of summer, the total cost associated with the effort is increasing. The village has approved four so-called change orders associated with the effort in recent months, indicating new items are being added […]
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