By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A village ordinance that has kept Waterford’s gas stations dry of alcoholic beverages could soon be lifted after the prompting of a local owner. The Village Board on July 14 entertained a first reading of an ordinance that reverses a long-running ban on beer sales […]
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Committee to gauge support for further pool improvements
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor On Monday and Tuesday, summer returned with a sweaty vengeance. And at the Burlington Community Pool, youngsters and adults packed into the facility, seeking relief in the 50-plus-year-old pool. No one seemed to notice the need for new pumps or heaters – the cool water was […]
Aid up, tax hike down in budget
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Every year, school districts around the state are stuck in limbo until the first Wisconsin State Aid estimates become available July 1. And like every other school district, Burlington Area School District got its numbers – and has adjusted its budget. The final numbers that will […]
Where you can have a ‘Barn Good Time’
The Racine County Fair opened Wednesday with a full slate of activities intended to engage, entertain and celebrate. For a full rundown of events and schedules see our special fair section by clicking here. The fair runs through Sunday, July 28.
District to examine reasons behind high teacher turnover
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR With a large turnover in staff at the end of the school year, the Burlington Area School District was already looking at a number of new hires. Following another round of resignations and retirements approved Monday night, the situation drew the attention of at least one […]
Sisters have keen sense of direction
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR For Claire and Quinn Turke, the whole world is – at least in their minds – a private personal playground. With parents who enjoy traveling, the Turke family has visited Australia, Indonesia, Russia, Denmark, Finland, France, Sweden and the United Kingdom. It’s no wonder, then, that […]
Chamber ready to host sidewalk/rummage sales event
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR While summer weather has taken a back seat to fall-type temperatures this week, a Burlington summer tradition starts next week. The annual Burlington Sidewalk Sales and Area Rummage Sales will take place Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26. “It’s coming along very well, actually,” said […]
Age of schools, changing demographics drive need for BASD study
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR To put the Burlington Area School District school buildings in perspective, look at the old high school, what is now Nettie Karcher Middle School. Gary Olsen, Director of Buildings and Grounds for BASD, said that building was state of the art for its time when it […]
Loss of traffic signs are a good sign of the times
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Sometime in November, expect the (in)famous backed-up three-way stop at First and Main streets in the Village of Waterford to be a thing of the past. “Won’t it be great?!” Village Administrator Rebecca Ewald said Tuesday afternoon. With the demolition Sunday of the former RiverHouse […]
Some question board’s role in reviewing instructional material for bias
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Depending on the point of view, a selection of DVDs donated to Burlington High School by a retiring teacher could be a simple farewell gift – or a sign of dangerous political leanings. Sharon Kelley, a social studies teacher who retired from BHS at the end […]
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