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Stone urges city not to turn its back on Aurora

Retired physician says officials should focus on retention By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Despite the anger among some local residents and officials over Aurora Health Care’s decision to stop delivering babies at Memorial Hospital of Burlington, at least one member of the mayor’s advisory committee on health care believes […]

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Contaminated wells found in township

By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer A number of town wells were found to have bacterial contamination during testing conducted earlier this spring. According to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources employee Zoe McNamara, eight of the 10 wells that were sampled along Brever Road were found to have some level of […]

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Edwards receives Frank Tobin award

By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Long-time Burlington resident Paul Edwards admits he isn’t one to chase awards. So, when he found out earlier this year that he had been chosen for the Kiwanis Club’s annual Frank Tobin Award – given for outstanding service to the club and the community – […]

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Unbreakable spirit

Brittle bone disease won’t stop Eve Dahl’s smile By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Put 5-year-old Eve Dahl in front of a camera, and she’s like most little ladies her age – ready with a smile and a pose and a tip of the chin to signal, “Yeah, I rock this.” […]

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Extended learning

Connor Smith (in front) leads University of Wisconsin–Madison A Capella group Redefined in the song “Some Days” during a performance at Burlington High School April 26 as part of UW Extension Day. Right: Lindsay Kraemer (left) makes a button pin under the instruction of UW Extension employee Thomas Zinnen at […]