City will examine options once Aurora announces plans for Burlington area By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Bob Miller said Monday he’s hopeful the city will have some indication in the next two weeks from Aurora Health Care regarding long-term plans for Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. “That […]
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Fire department offers free smoke detectors
Program includes installation in city residences By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief During his firefighting career, City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard has had the unfortunate experience of working the scenes of several fatal fires. One, in particular, remains lodged in his mind. “It was a fire on a […]
City approves youth firefighter Explorer program
Program could help fill future volunteer ranks By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For City of Burlington volunteer firefighter Mark Strasser, the idea of starting a youth fire Explorer program – where teenagers learn about fighting fire in a controlled environment, before taking actual classes – has been a passion for a […]
City Council approves sewer rate increase
Customers will see 10 percent hike in 2014; 3 percent hike in 2015 By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council unanimously approved changes to the Sewer User Charge System Dec. 17 night – a needed change to ensure revenue for the wastewater department. The rates include a […]
Tensions still high over first responders
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor To say that City of Burlington firefighters and Burlington Area Rescue Squad members were primed for a battle Tuesday night at the City Council meeting would be an understatement. With the council chambers close to full with members from both groups and tensions high, it wasn’t […]
Crash takes life of man affectionately know as ‘Goof’
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Matthew Gardner had a smile that could light up a room, said one friend Saturday. That smile, so often given out by a man affectionately known as “Goof” and “Goofy,” was taken away early Saturday morning in a one-car accident on Highway W in front of […]
Icy roads close schools
Due to icy conditions, Burlington Area School District has closed schools for Friday, Dec. 20. The decision adds one more day to the Christmas break for local students. Freezing rain fell throughout the night and is predicted to continue through midday Friday.
Battle lines drawn over 4K
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Among the benefits of making 4-year-old kindergarten available for the Burlington Area School District touted by district officials are better social skills to better test scores and learning opportunities. Balancing out that optimism, though, is something that BASD has struggled with for the last several years: […]
Falcon Ridge development evolves
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After evaluating market trends, the owners of the Falcon Ridge condominium development have changed how they want to approach the rest of the buildings for the site. That change – from tri- and quad-unit buildings to simple duplexes – was unanimously approved by the City of […]
Music really does matter to local group
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When it came Monday night to approve donations to the Burlington Area School District, two different donations on the list had everything to do with music – just as those donating it wish it to be. A pair of pianos – serviced and tuned – have […]
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