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Monday, December 23, 2024
Waterford student praised for helping man in distress By Jason Arndt Editor Rosalyn Kuhart, 15, is in her first year at Waterford Union High School. She’s a sophomore transfer from the Racine Unified School District and typically walks to school in the morning. While she has taken the same walk […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans for a villagewide reassessment in Rochester are in motion in 2025, following a recent vote from municipal officials. After a robust discussion, the Rochester Village Board on Jan. 8 voted, 6-0, to seek bids for a 2025 reassessment. The directive comes against the backdrop of […]
Archives fundraiser brings in thousands for Make-a-Wish By Jason Arndt Editor Make-a-Wish Wisconsin has helped hundreds, if not thousands, of children in the state find hope and joy amid challenging times since its inception. Henry Hanline, 10, of Burlington, was one of the children who benefited from Make-a-Wish Wisconsin about […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington High School boys basketball fans will see a different look from the Demons’ bench entering the 2023-24 season. After 28 years of serving as head coach, Steve Berezowitz, who has guided Burlington to several regional titles, decided to switch to a co-coaching format with assistant […]
Female police officers discuss challenges, support and success By Jason Arndt Editor Based on federal law enforcement data, recruiting police officers, particularly women, has been an ongoing challenge for many communities throughout the country. According to a recent Law Enforcement Bulletin, which is a publication of the FBI, women make […]
Officials commend her long-standing commitment to city By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty had every intention to save the Echo Dam. Her dedication to the project, which had drawn countless debates at Common Council meetings, made her opt to seek a fourth consecutive term two years ago. In […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Rochester Village Board could have more involvement in decisions made within the independently run Rochester Volunteer Fire Company, based on a proposal in motion. The Village Board on Sept. 11 discussed the organizational structure of RVFC, which, as an autonomous agency, has made many of […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Some residents and visitors to downtown Burlington have seen a pedal bike – or more precisely, a pedal pub – holding dozens of people traveling along city streets since the start of the summer. The participants, meanwhile, have shown enthusiasm by waving at onlookers while they […]
District’s Montessori program continues to help children By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Area School District is one of few public institutions in Wisconsin to offer a Montessori program for children. The Montessori program, located at Cooper Elementary School, started in 1998 and has since seen hundreds of students benefiting […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Pizza Ranch, a national restaurant chain based in Iowa, will have a new location along a prominent corridor in the City of Burlington. Bob Rehm Jr., of Grassroots Management, said construction crews are performing site grading, among other initial projects, on the Pizza Ranch location at […]
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