Show opened its two-weekend run this week By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Tickets were still available for the Burlington High School production of “Les Miserables” earlier this week but the show’s directors are warning that several shows are close to being sold out. The school is producing the musical – […]
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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 […]
Too pooped to do the job: Alleged burglar makes it easy for the police
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Police nabbed a would-be burglar who made it easy for them by reportedly falling asleep on the job. Christopher T. White, 26, Waterford, is charged with felony burglary and attempted burglary and two counts of felony bail jumping in separate incidents that occurred April 26 in […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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.” […]
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 […]
And the race is on!
Not just for boys anymore, Burlington Girl Scouts watch as cars race down the track during their Pinewood Derby at St. Mary’s on April 27. (Jennifer Eisenbart photo)
New service alerts victims when offenders get out
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer Racine County has a new automated system that notifies victims – or even just nosey neighbors – when a jail inmate connected to a particular case is released. The Wisconsin Victim Information and Notification Everyday system, or WI-VINE, connects to the County’s booking system. It […]
St. Charles presents ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
St. Charles School will present its annual spring musical starting this weekend. The show, “Once Upon a Mattress,” is a musical comedy of “The Princess and The Pea” fairy tale. Shows are Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, […]