Accommodating fire station could adversely impact traffic, they fear By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there’s one thing the members of the City of Burlington Plan Commission can agree on right now, it’s that they disagree on what to do with Washington Street when the new parking lot for the […]
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Parents look to reach out in their grief
They seek answers about condition that caused sudden death of daughter, 6, at local skating rink By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Everyone whose life has been brightened by a young child can identify with the laughter Troy and Amber Weis remember from their daughter, Grace LeeAnn. Troy called it his […]
Report details scope of Echo Lake Foods fire
Blaze, listed as ‘unintentional’ causes $40 million in damage By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Approximately $40 million in damages is the number included in the City of Burlington report of the fire that began Jan. 30 at Echo Lake Foods and remained a concern for almost a week before all […]
Summer school for motivated learners
New classes will be geared for students who want to get ahead By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For years, the words “summer school” meant one thing and one thing only – you had to retake a class in order to get credit for it. Now, though, the philosophy has begun […]
Power line project to impact trees near factories
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With two power line projects planned near Saint Gobain and Air Liquide on McHenry Street, two employees from We Energies were at the City Council meeting March 5 to explain the impact the projects will have on trees in the area. Installation of new power […]
Students take the lead at Karcher conferences
New format at middle school gets positive reviews from teachers, parents By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Last fall, staff at Karcher Middle School started to look at the possibility of conducting parent/teacher conferences, well, differently. “The concept has been out there for a while,” said Karcher guidance counselor Steve Berezowitz, […]
District opposes state computer system mandate
School Board urges state to consider multi-vendor info system By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer In a rare show of unity Monday night, the Burlington Area School District School Board voted unanimously to send a letter of protest to the state regarding its selection of a single student school information system. […]
State grant to aid transition for displaced Echo Lake employees
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson on Friday announced a $25,000 grant to assist workers displaced by the Echo Lake Foods factory fire in Burlington. “We are working closely with our regional partner, the Southeastern Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, to help these workers find new jobs,” Newson said. […]
City welcome signs to honor Tony Romo
Burlington to put its hometown pride in print By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Burlington may have been the home for Tony Romo for a number of years, but unless you visit Burlington High School, there’s very little to acknowledge the fact the 1998 BHS graduate is a famous NFL quarterback. […]
Town tables gravel pit proposal
Residents express concerns about expanded operations By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With residents protesting the need for yet another gravel pit in the Town of Burlington – and also raising concerns about the environment – the Town Board on Thursday tabled the prospect of accepting a conditional use plan from […]
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