City officials find no evidence of toxic blue-green algae By Jason Arndt Editor State officials issued a warning about potentially toxic blue-green algae last week, but City of Burlington officials said there is no evidence of a toxic bloom in Echo Lake or other water systems in the city. Blue-green […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
Rochester and Waterford discuss possible land swap
Agreement could open the door to municipal water service extension By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While a number of moving parts still need to come into play, a proposal to swap more than 115 acres of land between the villages of Rochester and Waterford is currently on the table. The land […]
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State officials have issued a warning about toxic blue-green algae, but City of Burlington officials have said there is no evidence it is present locally. Concerns about the toxic algae – which is harmful to humans, pets and other animals – arose last month when Echo Lake experienced a […]
Fisherman injured when tubers collide with his boat
A fisherman who plunged into Browns Lake after an inner tube being towed by a personal watercraft struck his boat Monday was transported from the scene by medical helicopter, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. The other person in the victim’s boat and the four people that were tubing […]
New superintendent quickly embraces community
Plank replaces long-time BASD superintendent Smet By Jason Arndt Editor Stephen Plank’s eagerness to begin his tenure as superintendent at Burlington Area School District showed well before he officially started on July 1. Plank, named to the leadership post on April 18, spent time learning more about the district, its […]
Francois at home in Waterford
New high school administrator aims for high standards By Chris Bennett Correspondent It is said by some that one cannot go home again. Luke Francois will likely prove those doubters wrong. Francois is the new District Administrator at Waterford Union High School, and is returning to the area after a […]
Downtown ‘eyesore’ to undergo transformation
New owner plans to create The Loop Commons at former Coaches bar By Jason Arndt Editor A long vacant property in the heart of downtown Burlington could be transformed from a former sports bar into a multi-purpose studio after the Common Council on Tuesday approved alterations to the building at […]
Aquatic Center to remain open through Labor Day
Director was able to secure staffing through holiday weekend The Burlington Community Aquatic Center will extend its season through the Labor Day weekend, according to center Director Jeanne Otter. The center, in its second year of operation, was originally scheduled to close for the season on Aug. 25. Otter said […]
Tall Tales Festival to offer wide array of music
Event runs Friday and Saturday in downtown Burlington By Jason Arndt Editor The seventh annual Tall Tales Music Festival set for downtown Burlington this weekend will deliver a diverse array of musical genres featuring seven performers on the main stage in a family-friendly atmosphere. Organizer Patrick Sullivan touts the easy-going […]
Suspected drunken driver Tased after chase
A Waterford police officer Tased and arrested a man suspected of drunken driving following a chase late Saturday. Robert W. Martinsen, 41, was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with attempting to flee or elude an officer, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated – third offense, and obstructing […]
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