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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
News from the Burlington area
An overturned semi-tractor and trailer leaking as much as 50 gallons of fuel caused a nearly four-hour closure of the Burlington bypass on Friday morning. Authorities have cited the Illinois woman responsible for the crash. Investigators from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office said the 36-year-old Waukegan woman, who reportedly suffered […]
Blues Disciples to play B-Town Sounds concert series Thursday The Milwaukee-based Blues Disciples are scheduled to play the third installment of the B-Town Sounds summer concert series at Echo Park in downtown Burlington Thursday, July 11. The free show is slated begin at 6:30 p.m. and run to 8:30 p.m. […]
Whenever a state budget is finalized, legislators on both sides of the aisle crank out press releases taking credit for the good and placing blame for the bad based on their political view. With last week’s signing of the biennial state budget by Gov. Tony Evers, we take a […]
Tiedt driven to make a difference in and out of the classroom By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Re-wiring the mind. Burlington High School 2019 Outstanding Senior Malik Tiedt said it’s the only way he crawled out of a dark hole of anxiety and depression. Growing up, Tiedt, the third of five […]
Krien shines bright in and out of the classroom By Jason Arndt Editor Jana Krien describes her younger sister, Krista, as a driven leader humbled by her achievements while showing kindness to everyone she meets. Jana Krien, who is four years older than Krista, remembers seeing these traits in Krista […]
Romo documentary premiers at local theater By Jason Arndt Editor Before Tony Romo donned a Demons football jersey, the former Dallas Cowboy quarterback played soccer, which is one of many insights featured in a documentary that follows his life in Burlington. The documentary titled “Now or Never: A Tony Romo […]
Aquatic Center packs ’em in as temperatures soar By Jason Arndt Editor With temperatures topping out above 90 degrees this week, many people packed the Burlington Community Aquatic Center, where new memberships continue to trickle in daily. According to Pool Director Jeanne Otter, who reported 705 of the 783 total […]
Spring Prairie residents line up in opposition to proposal By Jason Arndt Editor Spring Prairie residents voiced opposition to a proposed gravel pit in the township, even after the Planning and Zoning Commission postponed the decision at a June 27 meeting. Robert Kordus, president of Union Grove-based Asphalt Contractors, Inc., […]
There is no sophomore slump for the Burlington Community Aquatic Center. In its second season the $5 million waterpark is already ahead of the record membership pace set during its inaugural season. And that was before the 90-degree temperatures arrived this week. Editor Jason Arndt reports the Aquatic Center […]
Event includes boat parade, ski show, live music, fireworks By Jason Arndt Editor The annual Browns Lake Venetian Fest returns to Fischer Park on Saturday, July 6, and features live music, an Aquaducks water ski show and fireworks. The event opens with a 9 a.m. kayak/canoe/paddleboard excursion. According to organizer […]
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