Operator wants more time to address neighbors’ concerns By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Opponents to a proposed yoga studio moving into a pre-Civil War home on Jefferson Street – and the change in zoning it would signal – got a surprise at Tuesday night’s City of Burlington Common Council meeting. […]
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St. Thomas kids raise funds for Mini Relay
What does it take to get your principal and maintenance engineer arrested and jailed? For St. Thomas Aquinas School students, it was raising more than $1,200 for the Cancer Society in a week. The students and parents rallied together to see their principal, Pam Kramer, and school custodian, Jay Morrical, […]
Moving forward with technology
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the intent of being environmentally conscious, efficient and compliant with open records laws, Union Grove officials are considering a proposal to issue an iPad, or tablet computer, to each of the seven Village Board members. Before a decision is rendered, however, a number of issues […]
School superintendent position filled from within
The Muskego-Norway School Board has selected Dr. Kelly M. Thompson as the district’s next superintendent. Thompson is the assistant superintendent for the district and will succeed Dr. Joe Schroeder, who is resigning effective June 30. Schroeder, who has been with the district for five years, recently accepted the position of […]
LDV expansion could add up to 30 jobs
Governor visits local facility to announce tax credit incentives By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief An expansion at LDV’s Burlington facility that could create as many as 30 jobs got a boost last week with the announcement – delivered in person by Gov. Scott Walker – that the company is […]
Relay for Life ready to run
The American Cancer Society will hold its third annual Relay For Life of Waterford High School at the track and football field beginning on Friday, May 25, at 6 p.m. and ending Saturday, May 26, at 6 a.m. This year, the high school’s National Honors Society is giving back to […]
High school referendum passes with 100 votes
Unofficial tally puts athletic field improvements into play By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Union Grove Union High School’s $1.895 million athletic field improvements referendum passed easily Tuesday, although not in every community served by the high school. Unofficial results Tuesday night showed 970 “yes” votes to 870 “no” votes, with […]
Town hall lease set for closed session review
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor Most Town of Waterford residents could soon find themselves paying for two attorneys – one hired to defend the 99-year/$1 annual town hall rental lease and the other hired to try and break it. Commissioners with the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) are scheduled […]
District finalizes staffing for 2012-13 school year
Teacher resignations, non-renewals complete process By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Burlington Area School District staffing picture got a little clearer Monday night, as the School Board approved several resignations and prepared to issue final notices of non-renewal. Last week, BASD Superintendent David Moyer said the school district had […]
Vos challenged by local woman for 63rd District seat
Albrecht was among protesters ticketed at fundraiser for incumbent Republican By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer In what promises to be an interesting set of fall elections, at least one local incumbent will be challenged. Republican State Rep. Robin Vos, current 63rd Assembly District representative, will be challenged by Burlington […]
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