By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A 26-year-old Town of Burlington man affectionately known as “Goof” and “Goofy” died early Saturday morning in a one-car crash. Matt Gardner, a graduate of Burlington High School, struck a utility pole in front of Browns Lake Golf Course at approximately 12:50 a.m. Saturday morning, according […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There is good news coming out of local charitable organization Love Inc. this holiday season. After seeing all-time highs in the past few years for its Thanksgiving and “Adopt a Family” holiday programs, numbers are down this year. “The economy is a little bit better this […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor First there was “Black Friday” – the traditional shopping day that follows the Thanksgiving holiday. And as that has progressed, both good and bad over the years, other traditional shopping days have emerged. One of the newest this year was Nov. 30’s “Shop Local” day, which […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Gateway Technical College Vice President Bill Whyte, the Nov. 14 listening session on the proposed emergency vehicle training course and public safety building in Burlington provided more than just feedback. It gave a clear message as well. “We’ve slowed down, intentionally,” Whyte said Tuesday. In […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In terms of public speaking, there have been some firsts this fall at Burlington High School. It’s the first time BHS has offered an honors level of Basic Public Speaking – and also the first time the high school has participated in the Voice of Democracy […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the first light dusting of snow stuck to the ground in the past month, it seemed only fitting that snow removal procedures for the City of Burlington be reviewed. The snow removal policy was on the Committee of the Whole agenda Dec. 3 for the […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It’s that time of the year again – and no, that isn’t referring to the holidays. Those running for public office could officially take out election papers starting this week, and as of Tuesday, there were no major surprises. All incumbents – with the exception of […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For the last few years, Burlington High School teachers Ken Savaglia and Jeremy Fitch have noticed a somewhat-alarming trend. When it comes to fulfilling the “personal finance” .5 credit graduation requirement students are gravitating toward the easier of the courses. With a change made by the […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council approved the 2014 city budget Tuesday night and, as expected, most tax bills to remain roughly the same. The mill rate will increase from $7.81 percent to $8.65 per $1,000 of property value – a number finalized after manufacturing values […]