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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
News from the Burlington area
As the first district in the area to resume classes this fall, the Burlington Area School District is also among the first to announce plans for the resumption of classes in August. BASD will start with a hybrid system that has students in 4K-6 grades involved in regular in-person […]
It would be offered in conjunction with Aquatic Center, but in separate area By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A beer garden could come to Burlington’s Devor Park under a partnership with the Burlington Community Aquatic Center. The proposed beer garden, which won site plan approval from the Park Board June […]
Lake Geneva resident claims he saw werewolf-like creature twice in one month By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With coronavirus affecting thousands, people afraid to leave the house and racial tensions running high in the United States, stories about werewolves can provide quite the necessary distraction. But werewolves? Seriously? Around here, the […]
Sales tax increase, Maryland Avenue among discussion items By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Midway through the second item of Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole agenda, the City of Burlington lost power and lost its quorum, which caused officials to adjourn the meeting. The Committee of the Whole meeting, held via […]
Tuesday’s Burlington Common Council meeting began like any other, but it ended like few – if any – others. The meeting was cut short about 45 minutes into the agenda when a storm blew through the area, knocking down tree limbs and cutting power to several areas of the […]
Face coverings, physical distancing still strongly encouraged By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Central Racine County Health Department eased some recommendations related to COVID-19 as its service area continues to experience newly confirmed cases of the disease. The recommendations, according to a June 29 announcement, cover multiple sectors from individuals […]
A Town of Burlington man initially charged with having two pipe bombs at his home was further charged last week with multiple sex offenses involving four girls. Kyle E. Gustin, 37, of the 34000 block of West Chestnut Street, was charged June 18 in Racine County Circuit Court with two […]
Juneteenth celebration highlights call for more dialogue By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating freedom of all slaves in the United States and this year’s event brought increased awareness amid protests for racial justice across the country. And for the first time, the 155-year-old holiday came […]
The Burlington Area School District has not officially received a widely discussed petition urging changes to help eliminate racism, but the district’s superintendent has already acknowledged officials have to make an extra effort to diversify staff and update curriculum and training. Superintendent Stephen Plank’s reaction to the petition drive […]
Coach Craig Stutzman instructs his T-ball players on the finer points of fanning themselves with their hats on hot days during the first practice of the season in Burlington earlier this month. Photo by Mike Ramczyk
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