City launches tree inventory to get a handle on situation By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief It was only a matter of time, according to officials, but word came down late last week confirming the presence of the ash tree-destroying emerald ash borer in the City of Burlington. With the […]
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Budget adjustments likey mean a tax freeze for BASD residents
Some of its additional state aid will be applied to keep tax rate steady By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Higher than anticipated state aid will likely result in a tax rate freeze for Burlington Area School District taxpayers under a recommendation advanced by the district’s Finance Committee Monday. Superintendent […]
A blast from the past
Mad Fact rises again for annual Markstock fundraiser By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Somewhere, Micki Gebel still has the article a local newspaper did in the 1970s on the band known as “Mad Fact.” The group started with Mark, David, Mike and Micki Anderson, along with two other members in […]
City scrambles for a temporary fix for train horn noise
Officials not content to simply wait up to 18 months for quad gates By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief With each horn-blaring train that passes through the heart of Burlington, city officials become more determined to quell the noise. However, with each move the city makes in an attempt to […]
Syens tabbed for principal job at Winkler
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For the last 20 years, Jacqueline Syens has been a proud resident of the City of Burlington. Her children have attended the Burlington Area School District public schools, and for a while, her husband, Peter, taught science at Burlington High School. But during that time, […]
Market begins to smile on real estate pros
Local home sales enjoy summer resurgence By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Joe Busch doesn’t need monthly statistics to tell him the local real estate market is improving. “It’s so much nicer going into work knowing everybody is smiling and making a good living,” said Busch, broker and president of […]
City sees rise in residential building permits
Post-recession recovery is evident in 2013 construction numbers By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After five relatively sluggish years, residential building permits are on the rise again in 2013, according to City of Burlington Building Inspector Pat Scherrer. “It’s picking up this year,” he said. “There has definitely been an […]
Former bank officer sentenced for fraudulent loans at local bank
Kenosha man had brief stint at Fox River State Bank By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief A former loan officer at Fox River State Bank, Burlington, has been sentenced to 35 months in prison for originating fraudulent loans of more than $1.45 million at the Burlington bank and a credit […]
Meet Burlington’s first family of mailboat jumpers
Local siblings leap at the chance for national exposure By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Call mailboat jumping a family tradition for the Vogt siblings of Burlington. And call a little national media attention for the Lake Geneva Cruise Line some welcome exposure. Put the two together, and it was a […]
OSHA cites Echo Lake Foods for 27 safety violations
Company struck by Jan. 30 fire faces $150,000 in fines Echo Lake Foods of Burlington has been cited for 27 safety violations carrying possible fines of $150,000 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA announced the citations – which involve two of the company’s area facilities – in […]
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