Helen Williams Sroka East Lansing, Mich., formerly of Burlington, died July 1, 2012, in East Lansing. She was born to the late James and Mattie Williams in Arkansas. She attended high school in Stuttgart, Ark., and graduated from Rufus King High of Milwaukee, where they had moved in 1940. She […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
Health officials issue heat advisory
State health officials have issued a public health advisory due to forecasts calling for temperatures this week in the mid to upper 90s, with heat indices ranging from 95 to 105 degrees. “We are asking everyone to take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion, and to check on their family, friends […]
MAX TSUCHIDA
Max Tsuchida, 92, Burlington, died in his sleep July 2, 2012, at Geneva Manor in Lake Geneva. He was born on Oct. 22, 1919, in Chicago to the late Goro and Sue (Brown) Tsuchida. He spent the first part of his life in Chicago with the remainder in Burlington. He […]
City of Burlington cancels July 4 fireworks
Dry conditions force officials to consider different date Due to continued dry conditions, the City of Burlington has cancelled its Independence Day fireworks display scheduled for July 4. Mayor Bob Miller announced the cancellation Monday morning. According to a statement from his office, Miller will work with local service groups […]
LAVON I. NORTH
LaVon I. North 89, Burlington, died June 29, 2012, at Village Glen in Lake Geneva. She was born March 19, 1923, to the late Carl and Martha (Schel) Haufle in Bryant, S.D. She spent her early life in Waukesha. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1941 and attended Waukesha […]
Farmers Market is now online
Fresh produce is just a click away By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer If there’s ever been a knock against the Burlington Farmers Market, it’s that it takes place just one day a week for only a few hours. While those few hours serve many customers, Market Director Carol Reed […]
County approves asphalt plant
Local opposition not enough to derail new use for JW Peters site By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer In the end, the few people who spoke out Tuesday night at the Racine County Board meeting against an asphalt plant on a portion of the former JW Peters site in Burlington didn’t […]
SALLY A. KIRK
Sally A. Kirk, 61, Burlington, died June 27, 2012, at Geneva Lake Manor after a long valiant fight with cancer. She was born July 2, 1950, to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Kempken) Sobbe in Aurora, Ill. She spent her early life in Burlington, moved to Wonder Lake for 20 […]
Blue Devils try to get back on track
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor This weekend will be a big one for Tom Hawkins and the Southern Lakes Blue Devils. Hawkins, who originally founded the Blue Devils in 2006 and who is now co-owner of the Ironman Football League, will be inducted into the Semi-Professional Football Hall of Fame. […]
Firefighters ready for July 4 blast
Fireworks display launches from festival grounds City of Burlington firefighters are gearing up for their annual July 4 celebration in Echo Park. The event – featuring food, drink and live music from Chasin’ Mason – runs from 2 to 10:30 p.m. in Echo Park. The highlight of the evening will […]
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