Stacked Therapies offers services in natural environment By Jason Arndt Editor Stacked Therapies, a veteran-owned business, looks to serve the pediatric population through various therapy sessions within Burlington and beyond. Founded by Dr. Amy Correa, a former Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy, Stacked Therapies sees children with developmental […]
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Pitching pickleball in Waterford
Popular sport could come to the town with court reworking By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Accommodations for the ever-popular sport of pickleball could come to Waterford Town Park in the near future after a local resident pitched the proposal at a recent meeting. Town resident Deborah Renna sent municipal officials a […]
Hinkel to reign as Fairest of Fair in Racine County
By Jason Arndt Editor Jennifer Hinkel’s passion for the Racine County Fair began as a youngster, exploring the barns, watching exhibitors showcase animals, and participating in multiple activities. Hinkel, originally from Franklin, said she became so fond of the fair that she eventually joined the Raymond 4-H Club and exhibited […]
City to make improvements at Wehmhoff Jucker basketball courts
Officials cite favorable pricing for recommended work By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington’s only basketball court, located at Wehmhoff Jucker Park, will undergo a major reconstruction project under a change order the Common Council endorsed on Tuesday. The change order with Asphalt Contractors, of Union Grove, calls for […]
Burlington dancers earn top finishes at competitions
By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington Dance Academy athletes recently completed a stellar competition season and brought home multiple accolades from each meet. According to Jessica Blazekovic, owner of Burlington Dance Academy, about 20 dancers ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old traveled and competed at four regional meets […]
DPW director to step down after seven years
By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington plans to recruit a new Department of Public Works director through a contract with an outside firm endorsed on Tuesday by the Common Council. The contract approval with GovHR/MGT – at a total cost of $24,500 – comes after Peter Riggs announced […]
BASD considering tweaks to school schedule
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While specifics are still being hammered out, start and end times within the Burlington Area School District are set for a change in the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Jill Oelslager discussed the rationale behind the proposal, cutting costs on the heels of February’s failed operating […]
Hein prepared to serve on the Common Council
Newest alderperson sworn in at recent meeting By Jason Arndt Editor Phil Hein spent several months preparing to serve the Burlington Common Council by attending meetings and taking meticulous notes. Hein, who was officially sworn in to represent District 2 on April 16, ran unopposed in the Spring Election and […]
Local dancers went for the gold – and got it
Foursis athletes claim world title By Jason Arndt Editor Waterford representatives from the United States National Junior Pom Team couldn’t believe they captured a gold medal at the International Cheer Union World Championships in Orlando. The United States National Junior Pom Team, composed of representatives from Foursis Dance and Gymnastics […]
Flight of opportunity
New aviation program offered to local high school students By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington and Catholic Central high school students will have another opportunity to explore careers in aviation with a new program set to take flight at the Burlington Municipal Airport. Eagles Nest Projects Wisconsin, a nonprofit organization, has […]