Heiligenthal honored aiding youth sports By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For long-time Burlington resident Stan Heiligenthal, being involved in youth baseball and helping out youngsters around the community was never a matter of duty. It was just what he did. Heiligenthal’s commitment to youth sports – including his longtime involvement […]
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Girolamo bows out of election
Citing health concerns, City of Burlington Aldermanic candidate Peter Girolamo dropped out the race for the 2nd District seat in the April 3 election last week. Girolamo said Friday he’s throwing his support behind Ruth Dawidziak, whom he would have faced in the spring election for the seat currently held […]
Snow total is down, but street spending is about average
Freezing rain has kept salters busy By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer While the City of Burlington – and to a larger extent, Wisconsin as a whole – has yet to be slammed by a major snowfall this year, that doesn’t mean that city street department employees have had nothing to […]
From BBC to BBQ
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer While liquor license troubles and failed business ventures make up the recent history at 217 North Pine Street, Twin Lakes resident Wayne Schultz is taking a different approach. It’s the same approach he’s taken as a successful boys volleyball coach – and one he hopes […]
High school referendum set for May 15 vote
Nearly $2 million asked for athletic field updates By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After several months of debate and discussion, it’s official. Residents living within Union Grove High School’s boundaries will be asked to vote “yes” or “no” in a special referendum about authorizing the district to borrow up to $1.895 […]
Resignation letter grinds out insults, charges of czar-ism
Gerard quits Plan Commission to focus on Sanitary District By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer After 21 years in office, Waterford Town Board Chairman Robert Langmesser has been called a lot of things, both good and bad. But Czar of Waterford is a new one. Last week, Langmesser received a letter […]
Burlington loses a hometown hero
Wanasek poured himself and his business into community service By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief As Burlington’s leading excavating contractor, Jim Wanasek dug a lot out of the community he called home his entire life. But, according to those who knew him best, he put much more back into […]
It’s our preview and you’re invited
Burlington is focus of MPTV program; local showing is Sunday Local residents will have a chance to preview the Milwaukee Public Television show highlighting the Burlington area on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Veterans Terrace. The event is free and open to the public. Milwaukee actor John McGivern, the host […]
A house divided (in a good way)
Fitzpatrick family leads the way as BHS seeks two state titles this weekend By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For as long as anyone can remember in the Fitzpatrick household, the children have been involved in a myriad of activities. Jordan, the oldest and now a freshman at Belmont University, danced. […]
Moyer to leave
Superintendent accepts new job with pay raise in Illinois By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For the last 18 months, Burlington Area School District Superintendent David Moyer has stressed his “Roadmap for Academic Excellence” as the way to improve Burlington schools. That roadmap may still be the future, but it won’t […]
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