The 2015-16 4K and Kindergarten registration for Union Grove Elementary School is Tuesday, Jan. 6; Wednesday, Jan. 7; and Thursday, Jan. 8, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the school main office, 1745 Milldrum St., Union Grove. 4K registration • At registration you will have needed to complete the […]
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Counseling staff available for students in wake of girl’s death
Counselors will be available at Burlington High School today to assist students dealing with the loss of classmate Samantha Russell, who died in a vehicle crash on New Year’s Eve. In an email sent to parents of students at BHS, Principal Eric Burling said the school’s counseling staff will be […]
So close a shave, it just has to be the winning lie
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Just how close does Sharon Eaves’ husband shave himself? The answer is this year’s Burlington Liars Club winning lie. Eaves, of Kenosha, won this year’s title with a lie concerning her husband’s grooming habits. “This morning, my husband shaved so close that he shaved 10 years […]
Big hit proves big recognition for WBSD
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington High School radio station WBSD prides itself on playing new artists – ones that may not be heard otherwise. “I truly believe that stations like WBSD come into play,” said WBSD General Manager Tom Gilding. “We just really like helping them out. “About a […]
Update: Teenager killed in crash identified
A two-vehicle collision on New Year’s Eve led to the death of a Burlington High School junior. Samantha Russell, a junior at BHS, was killed in the crash Wednesday afternoon that happened on Highway 50 near 392nd Avenue in Wheatland. Russell was driving a pickup truck northbound on 392nd and, […]
Raymond church to host musical recital on Sunday
Amy Beck, organist/pianist for Raymond Community Church, will perform a recital of “Songs of God’s Seasons” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, at Raymond Community Church, 8217 W. Highway G, Franksville. The recital will feature Amy’s favorite musical selections, including duets with her mother, Carol Beckman; sisters, Stephanie James […]
Free low-income health clinic moves to Waterford – Burlington site lost when Western Racine Health Department closed
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer As most area communities began the transition from one public health provider to another this week, almost lost in the shuffle was the Health Care network. The Health Care Network, a free clinic that serves low-income residents in Racine County, had been maintaining offices […]
2014: A year of tremendous gain, historic loss
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor 2014 certainly didn’t lack for action – at least not in Burlington and the immediate area. Some of the more spectacular headlines of the past year included the loss to fire of Schuette-Daniels Furniture – a mainstay of the city’s downtown – and a break in […]
City covers itself against added cost of improperly installed electric lines
By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief The City of Burlington has reached an agreement with We Energies that requires the utility to reimburse the city for additional costs that may be caused by the improper installation of buried electrical lines in 2013. The City Council voted unanimously Dec. 16 following […]
Public health switch on track for Jan. 1 start – some service locations will change in 2015
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Jan. 1 rolls around, most local communities will be served by a new public health provider. Central Racine County Health Department will slide into the hole left by the closing of Western Racine County Health, which has been providing public health services in the […]
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