BASD Foundation dedicated to assisting students, staff By Jason Arndt Editor A coalition of parents with children attending the Burlington Area School District has launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving equitable access to district opportunities. The BASD Foundation, led by a board of five community members, also looks to […]

Observance in Burlington scheduled for Aug. 24 By Jason Arndt Editor International Overdose Awareness Day looks to raise awareness of opioid-related deaths and substance abuse disorders while honoring grieving people who have lost loved ones to the epidemic. In western Racine County, the Burlington area will recognize the international campaign […]

Garden Club unveils seasonal displays in ceremony By Jason Arndt Editor Wehmhoff Square Park in downtown Burlington is known as a gathering place for community events while offering Burlington Public Library patrons a place to read a book during pleasant summer months. The prominently located park, in addition to providing […]

Long-time Civic Band leader steps down By Jason Arndt Editor Chris Peterson, director of the Burlington Kiwanis Civic Band, has served as a key member of the group, which is known for entertaining generations of community members during the summer months at Echo Veterans Memorial Park. But after guiding nearly […]

By Jason Arndt Editor A massive residential development near the Burlington bypass received unanimous approval on July 24 at a special Common Council meeting held in the conference room at the city’s Department of Public Works facility. The unanimous approval, which came through a development agreement with Bear Real Estate […]

By Jason Arndt Editor Our Savior Lutheran Church in Burlington will expand under a site plan application endorsed on July 9 by the Plan Commission. According to project plans, the proposal consists of a two-story 3,374 square foot addition, which would connect the childcare facility with the congregation’s main structure, […]

By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Senior Activity Center has experienced a series of improvements, both in infrastructural upgrades and programming, since the start of the year, Most recently, courtesy of a grant from the United Way of Racine County, the center now has funding for essential services such as […]

Organizers say they do not have the budget required By Jason Arndt Editor The Tall Tales Music Festival, an annual downtown Burlington event, will not occur in 2024 because of financial challenges in organizing the event. Patrick Sullivan, co-founder of the event, said organizers made the decision “after careful consideration.” […]

By Jason Arndt Editor Racine County officials announced the sudden passing County Executive Jonathan Delagrave. Delagrave, who served the leadership post since 2015, died during the early morning hours of June 28 based on a release from officials. “This tragic loss has left our community in a state of great […]