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Plan commission approves permit for long-vacant property By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For years, the former Pizza Hut property at 940 Milwaukee Avenue sat vacant, but it could have a new purpose as a used car lot after the Plan Commission approved a conditional use and site plan application. However, […]
Superintendent acknowledges issues, says policies seek equality By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The death of George Floyd while being kneeled on by a police officer in Minneapolis May 25 has sparked outrage and civil unrest in not only big cities, but also in small communities like Burlington. At a Black […]
When Darnisha Garbade told people gathered at a protest in Burlington last week that her daughter had been a victim of racism in local schools, she got the attention of local officials. Burlington Area School District Superintendent Stephen Plank acknowledged that problems exists – calling the school district a […]
Jonathan Delagrave, under self-quarantine, says he should make full recovery Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave tested positive for COVID-19, according to an announcement Friday, indicating he should make a full recovery from the virus. Delagrave, who indicated he is in self-quarantine, said in the announcement he is slowly improving and […]
City Council debates pitfalls of mass gathering, but OKs display By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Canceling or postponing large events, including those involving mass gatherings, has been a common trend among some area municipalities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. With the Fourth of July approaching, communities such as the […]
People of all colors, cops kneel in unity to decry racial injustice By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent They promised peace. And peace is what they delivered in the City of Burlington Tuesday afternoon at Wehmhoff Square. A few hours after neighboring businesses Gabby’s Palace and Trend Setters salon boarded up windows […]
They promised peace. And peace is what they delivered in the City of Burlington Tuesday afternoon at Wehmhoff Square. A few hours after neighboring businesses Gabby’s Palace and Trend Setters salon boarded up windows in fear of a looting and rioting, the Kneel 4 Nine movement peacefully displayed a […]
Two BHS grads plan memorial for George Floyd at Wehmhoff Square By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The alleged murder of George Floyd, a black man, by a white Minneapolis police officer has sparked nationwide protest, outrage and violence. The unrest has been constant since Floyd’s death a week ago. Last weekend, […]
Facility will attempt to provide safe recreation beginning June 13 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Community Aquatic Center will open June 13 with a goal of striking a balance between the community’s pent up desire for recreation and an overarching need to make it a safe activity […]
When a young person dies of tragic circumstances it’s natural that a community mourns the loss of such promise and shivers under the stark reminder of life’s fragility. That reality ripped through Burlington’s heart like bolt of lightning last week as word filtered out regarding the death of state […]
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