By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With a change authorized to the contract of City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer, signs pointed to the city keeping the chief. Last week, Nimmer was announced as one of four finalists for the top spot in Whitefish Bay. Speculation was that Nimmer would […]
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Airport fly-in set for Sunday
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer If there’s one thing Rob Bach and the Burlington Airport want to accomplish with their annual fly-in this year, it’s getting people out to the community airport. Whether it’s to eat, see the planes or see the classic cars, Bach wants people to come to […]
Two-time national champ reflects on his FBLA exploits
Jagodzinski is moving on to UW-Madison By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For Sam Jagodzinski, the world of business is also a world of possibilities. “I just think that it’s interesting,” said Jagodzinski. “There are just so many strategies.” It’s no wonder, then, that Jagodzinski has made a name for himself […]
It’s got a good beat
Music event strikes up success for TLC, will likely return next year By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Aug. 11 was a night to sit back, relax and enjoy a few blasts from the past. Mike Anderson, known locally as a chiropractor, also had a little fame back in the 80s, […]
Back to the bargaining table
Teachers’ union, school district to meet Monday night By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With two different sides using two different formulas – coming up with different proposals with differing sets of rules – it’s no surprise that the Burlington Area School District might need a little time to figure out […]
Haircuts for a good cause
Proceeds of cut-a-thon will go to United Way By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Locks getting a little long? Looking to get your children shorn before they head back to school? Simply need a trim? Cost Cutters in Burlington is hoping you’ll give them a look Sunday evening. For two hours […]
Back-to-School drive needs a little Love
Agency seeks help as donations decline and need rises By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Need is up. Donations are down. Because of the combination of the two, Love Inc. was forced to do something this week it had never done – waitlist children for school supplies and shoes. “We had […]
Nimmer a finalist for Whitefish Bay job
Offer would be family-friendly for Burlington police chief By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When the City of Burlington pursued Peter Nimmer as its next police chief back in the winter of 2010, City of Burlington Mayor Bob Miller knew it would be a challenge holding onto the talented officer. As […]
‘Haggis’ comes to Lucky Star
But it’s not on the menu – it’ll be rocking the stage at local restaurant Thursday By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer As far as band names go, Enter The Haggis is probably one of the more unusual ones you will see. Member Trevor Lewington said the name sprang from trying […]
Summer learning
Goal of local program is to make lessons stick By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer This isn’t your grandfather’s summer school. There are no long faces, no boring textbooks and most importantly, no rote memorization. Instead, students are outside with dry-erase boards on a summer day, or working with the […]
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