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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
News from the Burlington area
While most people knew the coronavirus pandemic was having a negative effect on students, a local psychologist has firsthand knowledge of the damage to the mental health of children and teens. Dr. David Thompson said his office has a waiting list to treat students who are suffering a variety […]
Incumbent School Board members Barry Schmaling and Kevin Bird were the top finishers in Tuesday’s primary election and advance to the April 5 Spring Election. They face a challenge from Ryan Mueller and Aaron Melby, who are seeking terms on the board for the first time. The four are […]
It’s tragic whenever a young person is forced to fight cancer. Childhood should be about growing up and loving life – not chemotherapy and hospitals. But that is the reality the Rehberg family is living now in the wake of Nathan Rehberg’s recent leukemia diagnosis. Lest the family become […]
They say retaining the dam eliminates uncertainty for Veterans Terrace By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Veterans Terrace has had a front row seat to incredible sunsets, joyful summer activities like picnics and family fishing outings, prom and homecoming pictures as well as weddings with a breathtaking backdrop of Echo Lake. […]
Mayor touts plan to schedule referendum By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty called a recent decision by the state Department of Natural Resources to allow the city some flexibility in its decision on the future of the Echo Lake dam “a gift.” “The DNR gave us […]
While there is a clear division among Burlington residents concerning the future of the Echo Lake dam, it appears people on both sides of the debate support a plan to send the issue a referendum in November. Members of the Common Council discussed the possibility Tuesday in light of […]
City can seek state grant now and still change course of Echo Lake dam project in future, officials say The members of the Burlington Common Council are scheduled Tuesday to discuss a proposal that could buy officials some time to refine or even change their decision regarding the future of […]
Hospitalizations are also down in region, statewide By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Racine County experienced a steep drop in confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases through a recent 14-day period, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The health department, which reported 5,043 confirmed and probable cases the week ending […]
The Board of Education at the Burlington Area School District will need more time to review and discuss findings from a Comprehensive Equity Audit conducted by Integrate Comprehensive Services for Equity. The audit, according to Superintendent Stephen Plank, has a goal to address the racially hostile environment present in […]
Common Council scheduled to make final decision on fate of dam and lake Feb. 16 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington Park Board on Thursday recommended removing the Echo Lake Dam on a 6-1 vote. The recommendation will go before the Common Council for final consideration next […]
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