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 […]
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UPDATED: Man hurt in Christmas Day dispute with dad
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 […]
It’s education for the real world at BHS
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 […]
Bridge Street rezone sails through public hearing
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 […]
In a class by herself
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 […]
It’s dire straits for local cemetery
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. […]
City declares snow emergency
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 […]
Mayor plans talks with competing health care providers
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 […]
Away in a manger
Christmas in the Barn brings the Nativity to life For the 43rd year, members of English Settlement United Methodist Church will come together to host Christmas in the Barn, a living Nativity and Christmas Eve service. The church’s live Nativity will come to life again on Monday at the John […]
Pen pals make sweet music
BHS choir members find first-grade friends at inner-city school By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Pen pals have been around for ages. Most can likely remember trading addresses and letters with grade school-aged counterparts – whether it be in neighboring school districts, neighboring states, or even different countries. But for members […]