By Jason Arndt Editor A residential development set to take hold near the Burlington bypass moved a step forward following Jan. 14 Plan Commission approval. The approvals include a preliminary plat application, which had previously gone before the Plan Commission, and a condominium plat application from Bear Development. The residential […]

Coordination of community service projects the focus By Jason Arndt Editor Calia Freitag and Mackynzie Sanders often practice routines together as members of Burlington’s Midwest Dance Center. The Burlington duo – involved in multiple performances presented by the local dance studio – have another reason to spend time together with […]

Council endorses recruitment process for successor By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington plans to recruit a new fire chief to succeed a retiring Alan Babe on a motion approved Tuesday by the Common Council. The motion consists of approving a contract with MGT, formerly Gov HR USA, to […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With school safety in mind, leaders in the Burlington Area School District are in the process of inking a memorandum of understanding with the Burlington Police Department that will give law enforcement access to camera systems. Chris Weins, director of pupil services, recently announced the forthcoming […]

About 70 entries received for annual Liars Club contest By Jason Arndt Editor Persistence paid off for a Wisconsin Rapids resident who became the biggest fibber of the year in the annual Burlington Liars Club contest. Jerry Worzella, who last submitted an entry in 2017, sent a similar tall tale […]

By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington could receive the necessary permits related to the Echo Lake Dam modification project by spring based on a report from a city official. Recently appointed Public Works Director Howard Moser made the announcement during a Dec. 17 Common Council meeting as part […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Burlington Area School District officials are hoping the third time is a charm as they make another attempt at presenting an operating referendum question to voters on a spring ballot that would infuse additional revenue into the budget. The School Board on Dec. 9 made a […]

BHS students step up giving for annual community tradition By Jason Arndt Editor Hundreds of Burlington High School students made a difference in the lives of local seniors and the area at large recently as part of the Winter Community Service Project presented by the DRIVEN Student Leadership Team. The […]

Twigs + Twine owners announce Dec. 21 as final day By Jason Arndt Editor The owners of Twigs + Twine in downtown Burlington will close their doors this month after serving the community for three years. Twigs + Twine, 549 N. Pine St., owned by Shannon Walczak and Renee Wallace […]