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Sunday, November 24, 2024
Phase out of incandescent remains a political hot potato By Christopher Bennett Correspondent Sometime in 2012 the light in your world will likely change – permanently. This isn’t a reference to an epiphany that might occur as a result of keeping a resolution – as if that will happen. Rather, […]
Burlington High School’s Jake Reetz looks for an opportunity to pass the ball against the Mukwonago defense in the closing stages of Tuesday night’s 53-45 loss. The defeat dropped the Demons one game below .500 heading into Saturday’s game against Racine Case at Carthage College in Kenosha. (Photo by Jennifer […]
Nella A. Liebzeit, 88, Union Grove, died Jan. 3, 2012, at Oak Ridge Care Center. She was born Feb. 23, 1923, in Jefferson City, to the late George W. and Chloe A. (Curtis) Berkelew. She spent her early life and received her education in Milton, and then the Washington D.C. […]
Hildagarde T. Vinz, 79, Waterford, died Jan. 2, 2012, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 28, 1932, in Hales Corners, to the late Gabriel and Eva (Schmidt) Trick. She spent her early life in Hales Corners where she graduated high school, and then attended Marquette University in the […]
Madison, La Crosse, and Eau Claire are the most selective campuses in the University of Wisconsin System, according to “Comparing UW Campuses: A Guide for Applicants, Parents.” The new report from the nonpartisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX) compares the state’s 13 four-year public universities on selectivity, size, and retention. WISTAX […]
The average price of gasoline in the United States Tuesday, $3.26 per gallon, has declined significantly in recent months but still remains 21.3 cents per gallon higher than the U.S. average price recorded last year at this time. “As 2011 has come to a close, that’s cause for concern,” says […]
Robert W. Wrixton Sr., 94, Burlington, died Dec. 31, 2011, at East Troy Manor. He was born Dec. 7, 1917, to the late Walter Philip John and Anne (Wyatt) Wrixton in Les Petites Fontaines on the Isle of Guernsey. He immigrated to the United States in 1919 and spent his […]
Richard H. Wagner, 74, of Lyons, died Jan. 1, 2012, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 20, 1937, in Burlington, to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Heintskill) Wagner. He spent his early life in Burlington and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. Dick proudly served in […]
Frances ‘Fran’ Kresken, 93, Burlington, died Dec. 30, 2011, at Burlington Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 26, 1918, in Meredosia, Ill., to the late Arthur and Reva (Hyde) Hancock. In 1926 the family moved to Burlington where she helped in raising her seven younger siblings. She was a graduate […]
George A. Frey, 86, died Dec. 20, 2011. He was born May 17, 1925, in Burlington, to the late George and Catherine Frey. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a 59-year member of Local 118. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Joyce Frey; […]
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