For country music fans, there’s nothing like the strains of Country Thunder gracing the countryside of Twin Lakes in July. Now the festival is in line for an American Country Music award. The Academy of Country Music has named Country Thunder USA: East “Festival of the Year” for the 50th […]
Burlington
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Clerk says names of write-ins were removed before voting started
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A claim of electioneering in the City of Burlington is just the latest fallout in the wake of the spring elections. According to a source who requested anonymity, the names of the two write-in candidates – Roger Koldeway for Burlington Area School District School Board and […]
Family deals with tragic loss of son
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Robert Gueldenzopf is dealing with the death of his stepson, Aaron Davis, as best as can be expected under such trying circumstances. Davis was killed in an alleged drunken driven incident April 11 in St. Petersburg, Fla., while walking to a parking garage after finishing work […]
Facing 25 percent hike, BASD seeks health insurance options
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Officials with the Burlington Area School District wanted to stay with the Wisconsin Group Health Trust for the district’s health insurance. But a 25 percent hike in premiums doesn’t make that feasible. On Monday, the School Board heard two different proposals outlined by Jeff Ireland, the […]
Clean Sweep event is Saturday
A crew from Veolia Environmental services removes paint, motor oil and other hazardous waste from a vehicle during the April 2014 Clean Sweep event. Veolia recycles or disposes of the hazardous wastes in safe manner. The City of Burlington Combined Public Works facility will host the annual Western Racine County […]
Family deals with tragic loss of son
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Robert Gueldenzopf is dealing with the death of his stepson, Aaron Davis, as best as can be expected under such trying circumstances. Davis was killed in an alleged drunken driven incident April 11 in St. Petersburg, Fla., while walking to a parking garage after finishing work […]
Nimmer to leave: Chief’s departure is second major loss for city since January
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer and the Village of Shorewood both confirmed Tuesday that Nimmer is Shorewood’s next chief of police. Nimmer’s contract was unanimously approved by the Village of Shorewood board Monday evening. He will be the ninth police chief in the history […]
Bill seeks support for CBD oil use
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Sunday would have been the eighth birthday for Lydia Schaeffer. The youngster, who died following complications from both Kleefstra Syndrome and epilepsy last May, had been – and remains – her mother’s inspiration in trying to get an alternative treatment for seizures approved. Shortly before Lydia’s […]
District to shuffle kindergarten deck
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the Burlington Area School District 4-year-old kindergarten program still evolving, another chapter was written Monday night. The CATHE Center will not be a partner provider for the 2015-16 school year, as enough parents requested Montessori kindergarten to set up a second classroom at Cooper Elementary […]
Ketterhagen returned to School Board
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the final absentee ballots counted and the margin between himself and Phil Ketterhagen at 17 votes, Burlington Area School District School Board candidate Barry Schmaling announced Tuesday evening he would not seek a recount. “I have great faith in our excellent poll workers, and the […]
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