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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Plan commission approves permit for long-vacant property By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For years, the former Pizza Hut property at 940 Milwaukee Avenue sat vacant, but it could have a new purpose as a used car lot after the Plan Commission approved a conditional use and site plan application. However, […]
Superintendent acknowledges issues, says policies seek equality By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The death of George Floyd while being kneeled on by a police officer in Minneapolis May 25 has sparked outrage and civil unrest in not only big cities, but also in small communities like Burlington. At a Black […]
When Darnisha Garbade told people gathered at a protest in Burlington last week that her daughter had been a victim of racism in local schools, she got the attention of local officials. Burlington Area School District Superintendent Stephen Plank acknowledged that problems exists – calling the school district a […]
Graduate Karlee Lois waves to teachers as she passes Union Grove High School during Sunday’s parade for graduates of the school. The Class of 2020 was honored with the school’s first-ever graduation motorcade. Led by local police, fire, and rescue vehicles, the procession left Racine County Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. […]
City Council debates pitfalls of mass gathering, but OKs display By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Canceling or postponing large events, including those involving mass gatherings, has been a common trend among some area municipalities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. With the Fourth of July approaching, communities such as the […]
Precautions reign as Waterford honors graduates By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Waterford Union High School conferred diplomas on 257 graduates Sunday with 230 of them participating in the type of traditional ceremony that has been rare this year due to fears of COVID-19. While the ceremony itself was traditional, […]
People of all colors, cops kneel in unity to decry racial injustice By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent They promised peace. And peace is what they delivered in the City of Burlington Tuesday afternoon at Wehmhoff Square. A few hours after neighboring businesses Gabby’s Palace and Trend Setters salon boarded up windows […]
They promised peace. And peace is what they delivered in the City of Burlington Tuesday afternoon at Wehmhoff Square. A few hours after neighboring businesses Gabby’s Palace and Trend Setters salon boarded up windows in fear of a looting and rioting, the Kneel 4 Nine movement peacefully displayed a […]
Two BHS grads plan memorial for George Floyd at Wehmhoff Square By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The alleged murder of George Floyd, a black man, by a white Minneapolis police officer has sparked nationwide protest, outrage and violence. The unrest has been constant since Floyd’s death a week ago. Last weekend, […]
Remembering Josh Bird How many people can say they lived life to the fullest? Whether it was riding his beloved motorcycle, jet skis, off-road vehicles or hunting, Josh Bird possessed a deep love for an adrenaline rush. He was down to have fun and get the most out of life. […]
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