It’s also on budget despite unforeseen expenses, official says By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief After nearly three months of demolition and construction, the new Burlington Community Aquatic Center is on track for it’s planned opening on Memorial Day weekend in May 2018, according to City Administrator Carina Walters. “Everyone […]
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WWMD might pursue drawdown in 2018-19
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The murkiness concerning a possible future drawdown of Tichigan Lake reached a boiling point on a few occasions during a discussion of the topic at a Waterford Village Board meeting this week. Village officials considered following in the footsteps of their town counterparts by adopting a […]
A community where Christmas can’t be denied
Like Whoville, Burlington celebrates the season Friday with parade, tree-lighting The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce will dive into the deep end of the Christmas season Friday as it hosts its annual Christmas parade and tree lighting. The traditional parade – with the whimsical theme, “Whoville Christmas in Burlington,” in […]
City budget includes 9 percent tax hike
Common Council will vote on budget at Tuesday’s meeting By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief City of Burlington property owners will pay more for the municipal portion of their tax bills next year under the $8.6 million budget that is headed toward approval at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. The projected […]
In this week’s Standard Press…
Burlington’s new Community Aquatic Center is on track for a Memorial Day weekend completion and your city tax bill will be higher in 2018. Those are just two of the stories you’ll find in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press. Here’s a look at some of the other […]
One-to-one computer program at BASD schools deemed a success
By Alex Johnson Correspondent With a new technology lease solidified over the course of 2016, the Burlington Area School District has now supplied every student in grades two through 12 with a Chromebook computer. High school students are allowed to take their Chromebooks home for after-school work, while students in […]
Community State Bank proposes changes to Union Grove HQ
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A Union Grove panel has approved a local bank’s planned modifications, so long as state and federal authorities give the same approval. Community State Bank, a 114-year-old financial institution, has proposed the first of several modifications to its corporate headquarters at 1500 Main St. In the […]
Paging future doctors
Partnership with Aurora inspires BHS students to medical careers By Alex Johnson Correspondent A partnership between Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington and Burlington High School has been in place since 2001 and is paying dividends by inspiring some students to return to their hometown as freshly minted doctors. The program […]
Like winning the World Series
BHS one-act play garners bevy of state awards By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent In its final performance of the season Friday afternoon, the Burlington High School one-act play found its storybook ending – both on and off the field. Performing “The Baseball Show” and appearing at state after a one-year […]
High school could finalize its 2018-19 calendar next month
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the 2017-18 school year well under way, Waterford Union High School officials are in the midst of assembling the district’s calendar for the 2018-19 school year. Superintendent Keith Brandstetter discussed some of the tentative components of the 2018-19 calendar at a School Board meeting Nov. […]
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