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News from the Burlington area
Generosity of 11-year-old cancer victim lives on in gift drive By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief If there was one thing Shaymus Guinn couldn’t stand, it was the thought of all those children – cancer patients just like him – having to spend Christmas in the hospital. Shaymus loved the […]
Several other offices have no challengers as deadline approaches By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer At least one local institution will seek a return to elected office. Ralph Rice, who has been battling ongoing health issues, said he is doing well and will run again for Town Chairman. “I’ve been getting […]
Accused was allegedly trying to avoid traffic citations A Burlington man is facing identity theft charges for allegedly using the name of another man who is stationed oversees in the military in an attempt to avoid traffic citations. Kenneth James Lux, 21, appeared in Racine County Circuit Court Dec. 17 […]
Incident was initially reported as vehicle-vs.-pedestrian crash By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer An early-morning disagreement between family members turned into the report of a pedestrian hit by a car in the Town of Burlington Christmas Day. The Racine County Sheriff’s Department reported that it had responded to a call for […]
New advisory period focuses on career, character By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Burlington High School decided it needed to restructure its homeroom period, it was done with a common goal in mind. BHS Principal Eric Burling, in outlining the school’s improvement plan, wants every student to be college or […]
Few comments made about apartment complex proposed for site By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer A public hearing to discuss a zoning change of the property at 200 Bridge Street to allow construct of apartments got very little discussion Dec. 18 at the City of Burlington Common Council meeting. The public […]
BHS’s Shebeneck named state’s top volleyball player for second straight year By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer It’s hard not to take an instant liking to Burlington High School senior Kaysie Shebeneck. A 17-year-old with an easy smile, an outgoing demeanor and genuine affection for seemingly everyone she meets, Shebeneck has […]
Lacking operating funds, group reaches out to city and town By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief When Bev Gill talks about the future of the Burlington Cemetery, she doesn’t mince words. “We’re broke,” she said Tuesday. “Things need to be taken care of and there isn’t anything in the checkbook. […]
The City of Burlington officially declared a snow emergency at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The declaration prohibits parking on all city streets while it remains in effect until noon Friday. Violators could have their vehicles towed — or at the very least plowed-in with mounds of snow — as public works […]
He’s seeking alternatives to Aurora in Burlington By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Bob Miller met recently with a representative of an area health care provider to discuss local opportunities in light of Aurora Health Care’s decision to stop delivering babies at Memorial Hospital of Burlington. Miller, who […]
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