Local man launches drive to provide comfort to deployed soldiers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Al Musilek’s son spent time serving his country in Iraq and Afghanistan, he got a hard lesson in just what the United State military provides a soldier – and what it doesn’t. “If […]
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BASD taxes are lower than most others in the area
Comparison shows district delivers good value to taxpayers By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief When some Burlington Area School District residents rallied late last summer against a property tax increase proposed by school district officials, the rallying cry was that the district wasn’t doing enough to hold the line on […]
SWAT team carries man out of town residence following standoff
Police fire tear gas into residence during afternoon-long incident Racine County SWAT team members in full tactical gear took a man into custody at a Town of Burlington residence about 5:15 p.m. Thursday following a several-hour standoff. It is not know what condition the man was in, but it […]
District tabs Smet for superintendent spot
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer After two weeks of uncertainty about who the replacement would be for Burlington Area School District Superintendent David Moyer, the district announced his likely replacement Thursday – Assistant Superintendent Peter Smet. A BASD School Board action meeting is set for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at […]
For the sake of our troops
Local man launches drive to supply comfort goods for soldiers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Al Musilek’s son spent time serving his country in Iraq and Afghanistan, he got a hard lesson in just what the United State military provides a soldier – and what it doesn’t. “If you’re […]
Burlington’s newest man in blue
Jacob Sterr gets a hug from his mother, Cindy Polansky (above), after being sworn in as a City’s of Burlington police officer March 6. Sterr is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is expected to start field training locally next week. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
New roof eyed for fire station
The City of Burlington fire station will get a new roof this year. On Tuesday the City Council unanimously approved contract with Carlson Racine Roofing in the amount of $21,960. That amount will cover the cost of reroofing the center section of the building that covers the department’s apparatus bays. […]
Real estate market lags as inventory is reduced
Latest figures show prices are down due to sale of distressed properties By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although our local counties fall below the state average in home sales and home prices, a local real estate expert is optimistic about future figures. The Wisconsin Realtors Association recently released its housing […]
City may put more pop in July 4 fireworks
Mayor asks council to improve or eliminate annual sky show By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The thought of a Fourth of July celebration without fireworks was too much for several aldermen who on Tuesday encouraged their counterparts to double the amount of money the city spends on its Independence […]
The school budget challenge
Massive cuts, higher taxes or a combination of both is in store for BASD By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief As he launched a month-long community budget information tour Monday, Burlington Area School District Superintendent David Moyer set out to correct what he considers misinformation regarding district operations, lay out […]
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