BHS honored by AFS for its work with exchange students By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Since Burlington High School began hosting American Field Service – or AFS – foreign exchange students in the 1950s, the school has developed a strong tradition. That continued this year – and the district was […]
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City clears way for expansion of local business
Wisconsin Vision eyes new site By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The City of Burlington Common Council put a unanimous stamp of approval on an extraterritorial certified survey map Tuesday night, paving the way for work to move forward on a new site for Wisconsin Vision Associates. The company is looking […]
BASD pleased with MAP testing
Format provides better gauge of student progress, they say By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For the last two years, the Burlington Area School District has been stressing the importance of moving away from the Wisconsin Knowledge Concept Exams as an accurate representation of student achievement. With the state set […]
Outstanding Senior: She packs a smile and a ton of talent
On the court or in class, Shebeneck achieved at a high level By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing people notice about Kaysie Shebeneck, it’s the high level of achievement she’s demonstrated in a variety of endeavors. Put her on a volleyball court, and her ability to set […]
It’s no fish tale
Lynch lands monster muskies on back-to-back days By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Patrick Lynch sits down in the years to come to tell his children – and grandchildren, friends, family and neighbors – about the fish he caught in Canada last week, he won’t need to brag. The accomplishment […]
Growth in youth sports spurred drive for athletic facility upgrades
The demand is there, petition organizer says By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer On one hand, if you take a look at the athletic facilities situation in Burlington – especially where state-ranked high school wrestling and gymnastics teams practice (and in the case of gymnastics, compete) – there is a need […]
City Council puts pressure on township to help fund cemetery association
City OKs $15,000 ‘loan’ for financially strapped association By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The City of Burlington Common Council is willing to help out the Burlington Cemetery Association – this time. But if additional financial assistance doesn’t come from other sources, city officials would be very reluctant to simply hand […]
Virtual schools impact open enrollment tally
BASD could lose 112 students for various reasons By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District finalized its 2013-14 school year open enrollment numbers June 3, accepting all students coming in with the exception of a small number of special education students. Those special education students were denied […]
Outstanding senior: Injury forced Reesman to re-evaluate
She found renewed purpose away from gymnastic mats By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For the longest time, Ashley Reesman’s life revolved around the sport of gymnastics. Since the age of 3, Reesman had worked at the sport, and as she entered her teenage years, she had her sights set on […]
Planners urge clean up of car repair site
City approves plan for new owner, but seeks improvements to site By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer To Alderman and Plan Commission member Tom Vos, the property at 848 Milwaukee Avenue has never been properly maintained. So, with a new auto repair facility planning to move onto the property, Vos wanted […]
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