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District to survey residents in January By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Area School District residents will soon have a chance to weigh in on the district’s plan for spending the upcoming round of federal pandemic recovery funds. Superintendent Stephen Plank on Monday presented the plan to the School […]
Burlington police and school officials have determined that purported threats of violence in schools circulating on social media are not credible. Burlington Area School District officials said Thursday that a staff member learned Wednesday about 9:30 p.m. of a possible threat of violence to supposedly to occur Thursday, Dec. 16, […]
Officials in the Burlington Area School District are still looking for the right formula for allowing public comments at monthly School Board meetings. On the heels of a period during which the School Board decided to shut down two meetings because of unruly protests by residents, School Board President […]
State ice carving competition highlights events Sparkling ice sculptures will take center stage in downtown Burlington this weekend as the city hosts its annual Ice Festival. The event will again serve as the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championships with competitors from different parts of the state participating. More than a […]
A local music teacher has been charged with several crimes for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl. Zachary P. Wendt, 38, of Burlington, is charged in Racine County Circuit Court with two counts of sexual intercourse with a child, two counts of sexual assault of a child […]
City of Burlington officials touted a proposed stormwater utility as a way to maintain its storm sewer system without having to rely on the city’s limited tax levy. However, several members of the business community saw the change as shifting a greater burden to businesses – and the majority […]
One-act play ‘Anne of Green Gables’ garners rave reviews Burlington High School’s production of the one-act play “Anne of Green Gables” recently swept the top awards in state competition hosted by the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association. Burlington’s production earned the coveted Critics Choice Award. It also garnered three top […]
Work will precede replacement of downtown bridge By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Reconstructing Jefferson Street in downtown Burlington is among many projects the city plans to consider under a proposed engineering services contract with Kapur and Associates. The municipal engineering firm, according to city officials, proposes to perform services for […]
City officials will collect donation for Waukesha parade victims Burlington’s annual Christmas parade, “Frozen Fantasy Christmas,” will step off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday in the city’s downtown. This year’s Christmas Tree Lighting in Wehmhoff Square Park will immediately follow the Christmas parade. City of Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty will […]
Most who spoke at meeting favor retaining structure By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington took its first step in receiving community input related to the Echo Lake Dam’s long-term future Tuesday at Veterans Terrace. Peter Riggs, director of public works, said the purpose of Tuesday’s community meeting […]
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