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 […]
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COVID cases plummet in past week
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 […]
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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 […]
Park Board recommends removing Echo Lake dam
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 […]
Primary slated for School Board seats
Former board president drops out of race By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Voters in the Burlington Area School District will have a chance to cast ballots in a primary election next month after seven residents, including two incumbents, filed for candidacy seeking two seats on the Board of Education. Additionally, […]
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A Burlington alderman’s attempt to provide another dam removal option for consideration by his colleagues on the City Council appeared to find little traction Tuesday. While the other alderman politely received Shad Branen’s presentation, members of the public were not so kind – including a woman who called the plan […]
Planners OK gun store in former Pharmacy Station
Two planners object to its proximity to school By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The former Pharmacy Station building on South Pine Street in Burlington will serve a new purpose as a gun store under a conditional use permit and site plan application approved Tuesday by the Plan Commission on a […]
Burling to retire as BHS principal
Longtime educator hailed as an advocate for students By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington High School Principal Eric Burling sent his own three children through the school he runs along with thousands of other students he also considers his kids. “He is one of the most loyal, humble, and […]
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Most people in the Burlington area remember the St. Francis Friary as a place of beauty, peace and history. That’s why it was jarring for many to learn this week that the sprawling complex on Burlington’s north side is at the heart of a proposal that would bring 182 […]
Spelling out a doggone good lie
Chicago man’s tale wins Liar’s Club contest for 2021 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Burlington Liars Club has recognized former area resident Gerard Vail as the winner of the 2021 Lie of the Year. Vail, who grew up on the north end of Browns Lake in Burlington, now lives […]
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