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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
News from the Burlington area
Due to forecasted rain, Burlington ChocolateFest officials have rescheduled the fireworks display originally slated for Friday night to Saturday night. The display is now set for 9 p.m. Saturday over the festival grounds between Milwaukee and Maryland avenues. The fireworks were in jeopardy earlier this year when longtime sponsor […]
Solution will cost more, eliminate one of the previously used crosswalks By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington ChocolateFest organizers have turned to local police for support after an aggressive search for a new contractor for crossing guard and pedestrian services turned up empty. The support, however, comes with some officer overtime […]
Viva Choco Vegas theme will carry event through holiday weekend By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer The game is on this year at Burlington’s annual ChocolateFest celebration. With the theme of “Viva Choco Vegas! the sweetest festival in the area promises to be chock full of fun. As in year’s past, […]
When it comes to chocolate, keeping the treat cool and fresh is the key to enjoyment. And that’s not far off the mark the organizers set each year for ChocolateFest – Burlington’s marquee annual festival. Organizers are looking for the right mix of new experiences and traditional favorites to […]
By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington plan commissioners passed a series of site plans related to capital improvement projects, including a new middle school, for the Burlington Area School District at Tuesday’s meeting. While the new middle school to replace Karcher Middle School was one of four site plans, […]
City of Burlington plan commissioners passed a series of site plans related to capital improvement projects, including a new middle school, for the Burlington Area School District this week. While the new middle school to replace Karcher Middle School was one of four site plans, the others were for upgrades […]
BHS senior earns state scholar athlete accolades By Jason Arndt Editor Balancing a heavy workload of advanced placement classes, racing to athletic competitions and staying involved in extracurricular can present a challenge for any student. Burlington High School senior Malik Tiedt is one of those students, and by his own […]
Civil rights group asked officials to rescind decision By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington Common Council held firm to its decision related to an extension granted to a local business despite pressure from a Wisconsin-based civil rights organization following a closed session Tuesday. The Wisconsin organization, known as […]
Haylofters comedy runs through Sunday at Malt House Theater By Jason Arndt Editor After contributing to other Haylofters shows in different capacities, except for director, Molly Button believed it was time to take the reigns. The time has come for Button, who is making her directorial debut starting the weekend […]
Local family has grand plans for former Standard Press building By Jason Arndt Editor For more than six decades, the City of Burlington was without a brewery, but that could change after the Sullivan family bought the former Standard Press building at 700 N. Pine St. According to Patrick Sullivan, […]
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