For the Burlington Area School District – and in particular, Burlington High School – the overall goal for students in the district’s “Roadmap to Instructional Excellence” is to have all graduates college and career ready. As part of that goal, Burlington High School Principal Eric Burling wants all students […]
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A short life honored: Family and friends remember Nate Maki
Former Burlington student dies during hunting incident in Texas By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor “I wouldn’t wish this on anybody, this is the toughest thing. It’s horrible, but we’re trying to stay Natestrong.” Harold Maki sat in a chair slouched forward, fighting back tears Tuesday as he described his difficult, […]
Taser, police dog bring reluctant compliance
A local man’s recent propensity to run afoul of local law enforcement officers added another chapter Aug. 29 – one that ended with the assistance of a Taser and a police dog. Robert Christison, 46, of Slades Corners in the Town of Wheatland, was charged Aug. 30 with felony bail […]
Park sex assault suspect sought
Racine County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking an individual to question about a suspected sexual assault that occurred in a restroom at East Eagle Park in Rochester on Tuesday, Sept. 3. According to a media release from the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the park shortly before 1 p.m., Tuesday. […]
Feeling railroaded: Aldermen grouse about train horn mandate
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the City of Burlington Common Council may have been discussing a more than $157,000 change order to its city streets project Tuesday night, one item dominated the discussion. And, yes, it had to do with the horns blasted by trains passing through Burlington and the […]
Two injured in crash
Two Union Grove residents who were injured in a motorcycle crash Aug. 31 continue to recover this week at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa from their serious injuries. According to a media release from the Racine County Sheriff’s office, officials received a call reporting an injury accident […]
Applicants contacted for village clerk job
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Waterford village officials are beginning to schedule candidate interviews this week for the Village Clerk position, a job that opened up in August when former Village Clerk Vikki Zuehlke resigned to accept a position with the City of Racine. The Village received 35 applications for the […]
Gas prices hang steady in state
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.62 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.59, according to […]
Standard Press announces staff changes
Staff changes have been made at the Burlington Standard Press that should help fortify the newspaper’s distinctly local flavor. Longtime Burlington resident Jennifer Eisenbart – who has been a staff writer the past three years and sports editor the past eight years – has been promoted to the position of […]
City eyes another water rate increase
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When the City of Burlington raised its water rates in February of 2011, it came with the caveat that the city would likely be looking at another increase within a few years. That time has come. On Tuesday at the City Council Committee of the Whole […]
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