Burlington High School’s Brody Fitzpatrick (left) battles his way to a third-place finish at 138 pounds at the Mid-States wrestling tournament at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater last week. (Photo by Bob Mischka)
Author: Ed Nadolski
Eagle eye
A bald eagle perches in a tree in Burlington at the confluence of the Fox and White rivers. Bald eagles have been spotted regularly in the area during the winter months, presumably because the open water near the White River dam provides a suitable spot for cold-weather fishing. (Photo by […]
Nine candidates seek School Board seats
Nine candidates declared their intent to run for two available seats on the Burlington Area School District Board of Education local School Board by Wednesday’s filing deadline. The list includes: • Larry Anderson, inc. • Jim Bousman • Andrew Endl • Julie Koldeway • Susan Kessler • Eugene Lindemann • […]
EFFIE C. MOHR
Effie C. Mohr, Waterford, 102, died Dec. 31, 2012, at Village at Manor Park. She was born May 12, 1910, in Viroqua, to the late Mathias and Betsy (Rudser) Pederson. On Jan. 9, 1937, she married the love of her life Bauer Mohr in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death […]
Fire department study to focus on cooperation
City is poised to award bid to consultant who’ll present shared services options By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer About two weeks before Christmas, City of Burlington Administrator Kevin Lahner tossed out a tweet: “Great meeting with the #Burlington FD last night. Thanks guys for all you do!” Lahner wrote Dec. […]
UPDATE: Body of missing woman found by family members
Relatives discovered the body of Anette Maki, 51, at 10:24 a.m. Tuesday just as the Racine Sheriff’s office was preparing to resume a search for the Waterford woman who went missing Sunday. Foul play is not suspected, however, an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Maki’s death continues, according to the […]
DONALD L. CLEM
Donald L. Clem, 73, Rochester, died Dec. 30, 2012, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born in Indiana, to the late Floyd and Della (Davis) Clem. He married Nancy Bair on April 2, 1966, in Las Vegas, Nev. They had lived in Southern California where Don was […]
FLORENCE E. HIMEBAUCH
Florence E. Himebauch, 86, Burlington, died Dec. 28, 2012, at Lakeland Health Care Center. She was born Dec. 30, 1925, to the late Robert and Mirian (Croffard) Luke in Waukegan, Ill. She spent her early life and attended school in Genoa City. On July 4, 1943, she married LeRoy ‘Buster’ […]
ANTHONY L. KOZLEUCHAR
Anthony L. Kozleuchar, 26, Burlington, died Dec. 26, 2012. He was born on May 30, 1986, in West Allis, to Leonard and Cynthia (Turenne) Kozleuchar. He loved working on cars and was an avid gun sportsman. He enjoyed spending time up north with his family and hanging out with friends. […]