By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove’s official municipal website might look different in the near future, based on a recent preliminary discussion. Village Administrator Connor LaPointe discussed the review underway during his routine report to the Village Board at a meeting Feb. 26. TunaTraffic, the village’s current website provider has […]
Author: Jason Arndt
WUHS board members weigh in on failed referendum
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The third time was not a charm for Waterford Union High School officials as the most recent pair of referendum questions failed to garner communitywide support. In the first meeting since the results were tallied, School Board members shared their thoughts on the outcome. WUHS presented […]
Community comes together for newlyweds
Burlington businesses gift wedding to couple in need By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington businesses community recently stepped up in a big way to organize a wedding for a young couple that has endured challenging times including a cancer diagnosis and car crash. Kaleb and Ashley Watrous, graduates of Badger […]
First responders recognized for heroic, quick-thinking actions
By Jason Arndt Editor Aurora Health Care recently recognized two first responders from the City of Burlington Fire Department for their heroic and quick-thinking assessment of a patient who experienced a stroke during a call in December. Nicholas Johannesen and Kyle Oldenburg received Brain Saver Awards from Aurora Health Care […]
Experience Burlington to sponsor Mayoral debate
Free event will be held March 4 at Veterans Terrace By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington residents will have a chance to meet two candidates seeking the mayoral post during a debate next week. The debate, which is being sponsored by Experience Burlington, will be 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. […]
PD launches new citizens service website
City officials tout transparency, ease of access for residents By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington Police Department recently launched a citizen services website designed to enhance community engagement and improve transparency for residents. According to Police Chief Brian Zmudzinski, the new citizen services website is an initiative he […]
Catholic Central to showcase “Spitfire Grill” this weekend
By Jason Arndt Editor Audience members will likely chuckle and shed tears while experiencing a country folk tempo of music during Catholic Central High School’s musical production of “Spitfire Grill,” which is set to premier on Thursday with showtimes through the weekend. “Spitfire Grill,” an American musical authored by James […]
Raymond reviews revised Road Ranger application
New gas station back before the village board By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposed large-scale gas station close to Interstate 94 in Raymond was back under the microscope recently after a previous proposal was nixed last May. Road Ranger, a convenience store chain with 49 locations across the Midwest and […]
WGSD board wrangles over AI policy
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent How should artificial intelligence be applied in classrooms? This was a question Waterford Graded School District officials wrangled over at a recent School Board meeting as a number of policies went under the microscope for review. Neola, a consulting firm, works with WGSD on a contractual […]
Area student going to Washington
Burlington High School’s Tiedt wins state VFW contest By Jason Arndt Editor Sophomore Porter Tiedt recently became the first Burlington High School student in history to win the state competition for the “Voice of Democracy” Audio-Essay program presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Tiedt, one of just 53 national […]
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