Local printer is considering new facility to house merged operation By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Since 1933, the Bulletin has served printing and office supply needs for the Burlington area. Now, it is time for owners Lynn and Gordy Gruenke to – in Lynn’s words – start the next phase […]
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Man charged with stalking following SWAT incident
A Burlington man who briefly holed up in his ex-girlfriend’s basement and allegedly threatened to slit her throat and kill their children May 26, was in jail this week awaiting court proceedings on multiple criminal charges. Adam G. Floyd, 27, was captured by a Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy after apparently […]
North Cape Car and Tractor show set
North Cape Lutheran Church invites collectors and enthusiasts to a car and tractor show on Sunday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All types of show cars and tractors are welcome. The event will feature live entertainment and child-friendly activities, a bounce house and tractor pull. The show […]
WWMD hosts open house on dredging project
Fox River and Tichigan Lake issues to be addressed The Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) has retained the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and GRAEF to conduct studies and prepare conceptual plans for the navigational dredging of the Fox River – Tichigan Waterway (Waterford Ecosystem Restoration Project). A public open […]
Final figures for school budget tied up in state politics
State budget process leaves BASD, other districts hanging By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer There’s nothing like a state biennial budget process to throw a school district for a loop. That is where Burlington Area School District is sitting right now. While most budget issues seem to be falling neatly into […]
Supporter of BHS althletics launches facility upgrade petition drive
A supporter of improvements to athletic facilities at Burlington Area School District schools has launched an online petition drive to drum up backing for a referendum that – if successful – could secure funding for the upgrades. Kevin Bird, a local youth wrestling coach and parent of a state champion […]
New special ed contract proposal making the rounds
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School officials are on the verge of approving a new participation agreement for the Waterford Special Education Cooperative. Their likely move comes as the Waterford Graded School District recently moved forward on the issue after months of contentious debate. Special education has been […]
Wind Lake seeks new volunteers
The Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Co. (WLVFC) has a Junior Response Team (JRT) program in place for young adults, ages 14 to 18. Recruitment for the upcoming JRT program is now in progress. The Department is also recruiting for adult EMT and Fire Fighter positions. Members respond to emergencies, as […]
Conflicts of interest addressed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School board members have reviewed their ethics policy for potential conflicts of interest regarding an elected official serving on two school boards. Dan Jensen was elected to serve on the WUHS board in April. At the same time, he is keeping his longtime […]
Procession unites local Catholics
Hispanic ministry brings together local congregations Catholics representing several Burlington-area congregations joined with members of the Hispanic community at St. Charles Borromeo Church last Saturday in a procession that served as a show of unity among local Catholics. The procession, led by the Rev. Sergio Lizama, a priest who ministers […]
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