By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There is good news coming out of local charitable organization Love Inc. this holiday season. After seeing all-time highs in the past few years for its Thanksgiving and “Adopt a Family” holiday programs, numbers are down this year. “The economy is a little bit better this […]
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Eat spaghetti with Kansasville Fire and Rescue (and greet Santa)
EAT WELL: Kansasville Fire and Rescue hosts a spaghetti dinner with silent auction and photos with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 23720 Durand Avenue (Highway 11). Adults, $9; children ages 5 to 12, $5; free for kids age 4 and younger. Information: KansasvilleFireAndRescue.com.
MADRIGAL DINNER SUNDAY at WHS
MADRIGAL DINNER: Some tickets are still available for the 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, performance of the 29th annual Ye Olde Englishe Christmasse Dinnyr at Waterford Union High School, 100 Field Dr. (see Lifestyle story in this week’s Waterford Post). Saturday’s show is sold out. Sunday tickets are $35 per […]
Local merchants getting a slice of holiday pie
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor First there was “Black Friday” – the traditional shopping day that follows the Thanksgiving holiday. And as that has progressed, both good and bad over the years, other traditional shopping days have emerged. One of the newest this year was Nov. 30’s “Shop Local” day, which […]
Taking a step back: Gateway looking at alternative options
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Gateway Technical College Vice President Bill Whyte, the Nov. 14 listening session on the proposed emergency vehicle training course and public safety building in Burlington provided more than just feedback. It gave a clear message as well. “We’ve slowed down, intentionally,” Whyte said Tuesday. In […]
Archbishop visits Burlington to celebrate parish milestone
The Most Rev. Jerome Listecki, archbishop of Milwaukee, discusses the faith that sustained Immaculate Conception St. Mary Parish through 175 years of history Sunday during a special Mass to celebrate the parish’s anniversary. Listecki was joined by seven other priests who have ties to the parish along with parishioners […]
BHS students earn Voice of Democracy awards
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In terms of public speaking, there have been some firsts this fall at Burlington High School. It’s the first time BHS has offered an honors level of Basic Public Speaking – and also the first time the high school has participated in the Voice of Democracy […]
Officials agree there’s no perfect solution for snow removal
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the first light dusting of snow stuck to the ground in the past month, it seemed only fitting that snow removal procedures for the City of Burlington be reviewed. The snow removal policy was on the Committee of the Whole agenda Dec. 3 for the […]
Gasoline prices fell last week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.10 on Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.24, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas […]
Most incumbents poised to run again
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s that time of the year again – and no, that isn’t referring to the holidays. Those running for public office could officially take out election papers starting this week, and as of Tuesday, there were no major surprises. All incumbents – with the exception of […]
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