Muriel E. Madaus, 95, Burlington, died March 31, 2012, at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. She was born on Jan. 22, 1917, in Wheatland Township, to the late August and Laura (Steffen) Schulz. She spent her early life in Wheatland, attending grade school in Slades Corners and graduating Valedictorian from […]
Author: Ed Nadolski
School Board candidates present clear choices
Differing viewpoints evident at School Board forum By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer It was an evening of high intensity – and a few laughs, some intentional, others sarcastic – when three of the four School Board candidates got together Monday night. In a forum sponsored by the Burlington […]
Residents rail against ‘eyesore’
Town gives owner May 1 deadline to clean up property By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The property at 246 Teut Road has become something of a local lore in Burlington – and not for a good reason. “People say, ‘You live next to that mess?’” explained Noel Showers, who […]
Rank, Hocking top All-Area girls
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor For two area seniors, the 2011-12 girls basketball season was remarkably similar. Both players led their teams – both in play and in demeanor. Both approached or broke scoring marks. And the two also happened to tie for 2012 All-Area Player of the Year honors. […]
EUGENE G. ZAREK
Eugene G. “Gene” Zarek, 89, Naples, Fla., formerly of Burlington, died March 21, 2012, at Lakeside Pavilion Care and Rehabilitation Center in Naples. He was born Oct. 8, 1922, in Milwaukee, the youngest son of the late Joseph and Frances (Szwanka) Zarek. He grew up and graduated from Pulaski High […]
A cake that is out of this world
Burlington High School student Lacey Scherrer poses with her winning R2D2 cake following the cake decorating contest March 24 at the Home Expo and Chocolate Extravaganza. The annual event, held at Burlington High School, is sponsored by the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce and includes contests, seminars and vendor booths. […]
Stark contrasts
Whether harsh reality or ‘scare tactic,’ school budget offers tough choices By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Late last week, the Burlington Area School District sent out a press release, outlining four different budget scenarios – at one end, extensive cuts under a zero-percent tax increase levy; and at the […]
Bring your photo ID after all
Recent court action puts use of new law for Tuesday’s election in question After spending the better part of the past month educating municipal clerks and voters that they will not have to use photo identification for next Tuesday’s election, the state Government Accountability Board is now advising voters […]
Voters will fill seats on circuit court bench
In addition to a slate of local races, Western Racine County voters next Tuesday will have a choice of candidates in two contests for open seats on the Racine County Circuit Court. Burlington attorney Tim Boyle and Racine attorney/municipal judge Mark Nielsen are seeking the Branch 10 seat that […]
School Board race likely to drive local turnout
Robust interest seen in Tuesday’s election By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief If recent history is any indication, upwards of 40 percent of local voters will likely turnout for Tuesday’s spring election. Enticed by a hotly contested local School Board election and the Republican Presidential Preference Primary, Burlington voters have […]
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