Local leaders join county in opposing a regional arena tax By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing local lawmakers can agree on right now, it’s that Racine County doesn’t need another Miller Park taxing fiasco. The Racine County Board unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday evening opposing any regional […]
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Local pastor celebrates his silver milestone
Lemmon has been at church for 25 years By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When the Rev. Terry Lemmon first became a pastor for the Church of the Nazarene, the average stay at any given church was about 18 months. And while that average has gotten lengthier – closer to 10 […]
Kids credited with helping make beach rescue a success
Teens helped pull unresponsive woman to shore By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A Cedar Park neighborhood official is crediting several area children for their quick actions that likely saved a woman from drowning on Browns Lake July 18. “In my eyes, they saved her life,” said Michael Barczak, secretary/treasurer […]
Redevelopment group seeks new approach to vacant site
It wants more autonomy for downtown parcel next to parking structure By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Just what is the plan for the rest of the downtown redevelopment project – and the slated retail development next to the city’s parking garage? If the group with the option to the property […]
School Board OKs budget changes to set up tax rate freeze
But some members pushed for greater tax savings By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The School Board approved an amended Burlington Area School District budget for 2013-14 Aug. 5, but the support was hardly unanimous. By a 4-3 vote, the board accepted the Finance Committee’s recommendation of a .6 percent increase […]
Parking issues spur more debate
Some want city to again ban overnight parking By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Depending on how you look at it – and who you ask – the City of Burlington’s switch a few years back in regulations for overnight parking was either a terrific change, or a huge mistake. Even […]
Looking for a happy median
Officials hope lane dividers will restore quiet zone at RR crossings By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer City of Burlington officials think they have a handle on what it will take to regain its quiet-zone status with the Federal Railroad Administration. Now it’s just a matter of waiting to see if […]
Care for some more music with your coffee?
Local coffee house continues to bring in national acts By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer In a summer full of music, the Coffee House at Chestnut and Pine is having another set of stars this week. Amy Regan – a New York-based artist who has been touring the East Coast and […]
Here’s what you need to know to get ready for the school year
As the calendar turned to August last week many parents were hit with the stark realization that school beings in a month, or less, in some cases. To help smooth the transition from summer to the classroom, area schools in the coming weeks are hosting registration, open house and welcome […]
Free clinic opens to serve low-income residents
Basic exams offered for those without health insurance By Tyler Madey Correspondent A free health clinic for low-income county residents is now open in Burlington. Housed at the Western Racine County Health Department, 156 E. State St,, its primary care services are available by appointment on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. […]
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