By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR For Karen Tolle of Music Matters, it tickles her funny bone to see the competition between various businesses for the upcoming Chocolate Walk. In its fifth year now, the annual fundraiser for the non-profit organization features several different downtown stops for chocolate treats – some more […]
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Lyons residents oppose Aurora annexation
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While City of Burlington staff moves forward with annexing land into the city and funding sewer and water improvements for a planned Aurora Health Care surgery center, a group of Lyons residents are not happy with the proposal. Residents of Spring Valley Road – where the […]
BASD loses staff member
Burlington Area School District staff are mourning the loss of one of their own today. Jennifer Libbey, who was slated to teach 4-year-old kindergarten starting this fall, died unexpectedly Thursday. Staff within the district were notified Friday morning by BASD Superintendent Peter Smet. “I am very sorry to announce that […]
Where there’s smoke, there’s friction
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR In a 2013 study, a consultant predicted there would be roadblocks built by pride and territory that would make for a difficult path to greater cooperation between the Burlington’s fire and rescue service providers. It seems that prediction has come true as local officials and volunteers […]
Budget now headed to annual meeting
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District School Board gave its final approval Monday to the budget that will be presented at the Aug. 25 Annual Meeting. The budget, which lowers the tax levy to $20.68 million – a decrease of $392,165 – and also reduces the amount […]
Wanggaard claims victory in 21st District primary
Van Wanggard has staked a commanding victory in the Republican primary race against Jonathan Steitz for the 21st District Senate seat. Unofficial totals from the district, which includes most of western Racine and Kenosha counties, show Wanggaard winning the race 10,561 to 4,291. Wanggaard bested Steitz 539 to 326 in […]
Politics drives young author to write first book
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Jordan Debbink, his venture into the world of self-publishing began with a passion of his – conservative, Christian politicians. “It was incredibly comfortable,” said Debbink, whose book, “Heroes of Faith: The Governors” became available this summer. The book is listed on Amazon.com, and he recently […]
Community help sought in possible child enticement incident
In a media release issued Aug. 11, the Racine Sheriff’s Office announced it has learned of a possible child enticement occurring in the Village of Waterford. The incident occurred about 5 p.m., Aug. 7, and involved two 14-year-olds who were approached by a white male who asked them if […]
Local duo prepares for ‘Kids’ homecoming
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Two Burlington students will have a grand homecoming next Friday. Madison Gruman – a recent graduate of Burlington High School – and Brandon Lindemann both made the roster this summer for “Kids from Wisconsin.” The performance troupe travels the state throughout the summer, performing in various […]
Teachers seek contract compromise from district
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The negotiations on teacher wages between the Burlington Area School District and the teacher’s union – the Burlington Education Association – took a twist Monday. The two groups met to exchange proposals for the 2014-15 wage schedule, but without the 2013-14 wage scale approved. BASD Superintendent […]
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