By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer After two weeks of uncertainty about who the replacement would be for Burlington Area School District Superintendent David Moyer, the district announced his likely replacement Thursday – Assistant Superintendent Peter Smet. A BASD School Board action meeting is set for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at […]
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For the sake of our troops
Local man launches drive to supply comfort goods for soldiers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Al Musilek’s son spent time serving his country in Iraq and Afghanistan, he got a hard lesson in just what the United State military provides a soldier – and what it doesn’t. “If you’re […]
Finding his groove
New store owner preserves, promotes the sweet sound of vinyl By TS Targos Correspondent Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Tim Townsend opened Black Circle Records – a store specializing in music, record players and music memorabilia from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Townsend said he hopes the store […]
Burlington’s newest man in blue
Jacob Sterr gets a hug from his mother, Cindy Polansky (above), after being sworn in as a City’s of Burlington police officer March 6. Sterr is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is expected to start field training locally next week. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
New roof eyed for fire station
The City of Burlington fire station will get a new roof this year. On Tuesday the City Council unanimously approved contract with Carlson Racine Roofing in the amount of $21,960. That amount will cover the cost of reroofing the center section of the building that covers the department’s apparatus bays. […]
Real estate market lags as inventory is reduced
Latest figures show prices are down due to sale of distressed properties By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although our local counties fall below the state average in home sales and home prices, a local real estate expert is optimistic about future figures. The Wisconsin Realtors Association recently released its housing […]
Bronco Hall of Fame seeks nominees
The Union Grove Union High School Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for 2012. The committee invites the community and Union Grove High School alumni to think back to those memorable years and send in nominations of distinguished graduates of UGUHS. Past or present teachers, advisors, coaches, administrators, and […]
The last of its kind
The Book Cellar closes its doors By Tracy Ouellette Staff writer For sisters Sandy Becker and Pam Christiansen, owning and operating The Book Cellar in downtown Waterford for nearly two decades was an act of love. The joy received by sharing their love of books and reading to the community […]
‘Sound of Music’ hits the stage at UG High School
Cassy Maurer, playing the part of Maria, says a prayer for the Von Trapp children during a dress rehearsal of Union Grove High School’s upcoming musical production of “The Sound of Music.” Performances are at 7 p.m., March 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets, $5, are available at the door or in […]
Village officials cool to the idea of earlier liquor sales
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a recent change that loosened restrictions at the state level, Union Grove officials will likely maintain a status-quo approach when it comes to regulating when retailers can sell alcoholic beverages within the village. Wisconsin lawmakers late last year approved Act 97, which shortens the restriction […]
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