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Pausing to remember

Emotional memorial service honors city’s fallen officers   By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Each May in recent years, Jean Taylor receives a letter from the parole board advising her the man convicted of killing her father will be considered for release from prison. As upsetting as that annual ritual […]

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Town board approves asphalt plant

By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Town of Burlington Board of Supervisors unanimously approved both a zoning changing and a conditional use application as approved by its planning and zoning committee to allow an asphalt plant on the former J.W. Peters property. Property owner Cretex Materials Inc. of Elk River, […]

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Got Chocolate?

Burlington sure does as it hosts annual festival If you crave chocolate and want a sweet, brief excursion from everyday life, Burlington ChocolateFest is just the ticket. This year’s theme is “Got Chocolate?” and the festival’s volunteer organizers are ready to answer with a resounding, “Yes, and a whole lot […]

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BASD hires a business manager

  By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Burlington Area School District Board of Education approved the final piece of the district administrative puzzle Monday night, approving the hiring of Ruth Schenning as the new business manager. Peter Smet, the current business manager and assistant superintendent, said the job posting went […]

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A grand time was had by all

BHS students marvel, learn at the rim of the Grand Canyon   By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For Burlington High School Assistant Principal Jill Oelslager, the more times she visits the Grand Canyon, the better. After all, several family trips to that area helped cement her love for the region. […]

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Decision on yoga studio rezoning delayed

Operator wants more time to address neighbors’ concerns By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Opponents to a proposed yoga studio moving into a pre-Civil War home on Jefferson Street – and the change in zoning it would signal – got a surprise at Tuesday night’s City of Burlington Common Council meeting. […]

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LDV expansion could add up to 30 jobs

Governor visits local facility to announce tax credit incentives By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief An expansion at LDV’s Burlington facility that could create as many as 30 jobs got a boost last week with the announcement – delivered in person by Gov. Scott Walker – that the company is […]

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District finalizes staffing for 2012-13 school year

Teacher resignations, non-renewals complete process   By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Burlington Area School District staffing picture got a little clearer Monday night, as the School Board approved several resignations and prepared to issue final notices of non-renewal. Last week, BASD Superintendent David Moyer said the school district had […]