By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While most people were likely enjoying the end of a Super Bowl party Sunday evening, a Burlington couple lost their home. The City of Burlington Fire Department responded to the home of Richard and Jayne Benson on Dunford Drive at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday. According to […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the City of Burlington facing another Department of Natural Resources pollution control mandate Tuesday night, Alderman Jon Schultz said what seemed to be on many people’s minds. “What, it’s an unfunded mandate?” said Schultz. “Shocking.” The City Council on Tuesday night approved staff to work […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District will actively listen to its citizens over the next few months. A survey that will help officials get a better handle on what needs to be addressed within the district was posted to the BASD website on Monday. The survey is […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As it turned out, there was a reason why Burlington chef Mike Lavin called his son a rock star last week, in anticipation of the airing of the “Guy’s Grocery Games,” a televised cooking competition. Andrew Lavin, just 15, had a major part in all three […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There may not be much competition for City of Burlington Common Council seats this spring, but another race – one set for 2016 – appears to be heating up. Former Mayor Jeannie Hefty confirmed Tuesday that she intended to run for mayor next spring, though for […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the first phase of a new apartment complex in Burlington now approaching completion, the City of Burlington Common Council last week approved the second phase. The Fox River Crossing apartments, located along the Fox River on Bridge Street, have officially opened. “They already have some […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor One of the catchphrases of being an adult? “You can never stop learning.” Building a Better Burlington, a local civic group, decided that it was time to put that adage to work, and has scheduled a free adult learning lecture series for February. Build a Better […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Mayor Bob Miller knows the complexity of the issues surrounding possible improvements to the community pool. It’s why he’s given members of the City Council a full month to mull over the situation before taking a vote on which company the city will […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a year of working through various proposals, the Burlington Area School District took the first step toward a long-range facilities plan Jan. 14. Led by Louis Birchbauer of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, members of the BASD staff, School Board and community members sat […]

Burlington’s Brad Lois, a realtor with Bear Realty, was recently honored as the Lakes Area Realtors Association Realtor of the Year during a ceremony at Grand Geneva. A press release announcing the award cited Lois’ focused vision and execution, as well commitment to his community. “Brad has stepped up as […]