Artwork created by Burlington High School senior Anne Kocha is headed to the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Kocha’s colored pencil and ink piece, titled “Heart,” was selected winner of this year’s First District Congressional Art Competition among submissions from young artists throughout the district. Kocha and her art teacher, Carrie […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
Semi-truck rollover closes bypass highway
A semi-trailer truck rolled over in the median and west-bound lane of the Burlington bypass just west of McHenry Street shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday. The crash forced officials to divert traffic in both directions until the truck was righted and removed. Initial reports indicated the truck driver was not […]
WILLIAM J. WEIDERT
William (Bill) J. Weidert, 87, Waterford, formerly of Burlington, died May 12, 2012, in Appleton. He was born Feb. 1, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Michael and Anna (Lauer) Weidert. At age 12, he and his family moved to Lombard, Ill. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in […]
City to rezone DPW site for auto parts store
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer It appears the saga of the former Department of Public Works building for the City of Burlington – or rather, the property it used to sit on – is finally winding down. The City of Burlington Plan Commission gave its nod of approval May 8 […]
MICHAEL R. ALBEE
Michael R. Albee, 60, Marshfield, died May 10, 2012, at his residence. He was born Feb. 15, 1952, in Burlington, to Winston and Ruth (Schuerman) Albee. He and Elizabeth A. Koller were married on May 24, 1975. They later divorced. He began employment with the City of Marshfield Street Dept. […]
Mailboxes on the move
City finds solution for drive-up mail drop off By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief After several years of having to park and get out of their cars to mail letters, Burlington residents will soon have drive-up mailboxes once again. Jill Ehlen, delivery supervisor at the Burlington Post Office, said Tuesday […]
Veronico’s to vanish
Owners of local restaurant plan to end 9-year run on May 24 By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Veronico’s co-owner Maria Veronico confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the final day of operation for the downtown Burlington restaurant will be Thursday, May 24. She said the three owners – her, Dr. Thomas Niccolai […]
Governor touts job growth during visit to Burlington
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker chats with LDV employee Eric Thomas Friday Morning during a visit to the Burlington specialty vehicle outfitter. Walker was in the city to announce that LDV is eligible for up to $107,500 in tax credits through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to help the company add […]
LETTER: WeVote does not endorse boycotts of local businesses
The community in Burlington seems to be misinformed somehow regarding the movements and the protesting of WeVote Burlington. So I would like to take the time to set the record straight. 1. The WeVote mission statement endorses limited government while promoting personal liberty; demands responsibility and accountability […]
LETTER: When the talk turns to boycott, be careful what you wish for
When I was attending college back in the mid 1960s I learned a valuable lesson in business and politics. As anyone who lived through that era will recall it was the pinnacle of political protests. Hardly a day would go by when someone was not picketing or boycotting […]
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