By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor An empty building on the Burlington’s south side will be filled by the fall, if things go according to plan. The City of Burlington Plan Commission approved plans for two businesses to occupy the former M&I Bank building at 200 S. Pine St. The building is […]
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Appointment fulfills student’s dream
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Mikayla Crone grew up knowing the United States armed forces. She spent most of her life in Illinois and California at various naval bases while her father, Darrell, served in the U.S. Navy, and came away following his retirement wanting to attend one of the country’s […]
WUHS hoping for change in start date law
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Waterford Union High School is joining the chorus of districts across the state urging lawmakers to reverse a decade-and-a-half-old law that restricts when the school year can begin. Superintendent Keith Brandstetter on Jan. 23 asked that the high school’s board go on record in support of […]
City agrees to get bumped on loan repayment contract
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor If something goes wrong with the second phase of Fox River Crossing apartments, the City of Burlington won’t be first in line to recover money loaned to the project. After approving a $25,000 incentive loan for Bear Developments last year to help the project secure Wisconsin […]
Breaking news: Lamping makes Fan Hall of Fame
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor “Go Frank Go!” paid off. After a huge effort to get out the vote by Union Grove residents and businesses, the village’s own Frank Lamping was elected to the Fan Hall of Fame ahead of nine other finalists Tuesday morning. Lamping will receive his name displayed […]
Kansasville referendum set for Feb. 21 ballot
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A $4.2 million referendum to update and expand Kansasville School is on the ballot for the Feb. 21 primary election in Dover. The Dover Joint School District No. 1, also known as Kansasville School, began dealing with the possibility of a referendum when parents came forward […]
City to consider at-large aldermen
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Challenged by a lack of candidates in the last three elections, the City of Burlington is considering changing the makeup of the Common Council. After a lengthy discussion Tuesday night, the council agreed to and let city staff draft a charter ordinance that would change the […]
Packers Fan Hall of Fame winner to be announced Tuesday
The Green Bay Packers will name the 19th member of the Packers Fan Hall of Fame Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the team’s media auditorium. Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy will be on hand to announce the winner, who will also speak to the media following the announcement. This year’s 10 […]
High school sets open enrollment plan
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Although there are still a number of moving pieces at play, officials within the Waterford Union High School district have set the stage for open enrollment admission in the upcoming 2017-18 school year. Open enrollment gives students living outside a district’s boundaries the opportunity to attend […]
Debating how to get the word out
School district discuss pitfalls, benefits of referendum education By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Judging by the reactions at the Feb. 6 School Board meeting, the Burlington Area School District could be treading a thin line when it comes to efforts to educate the public on its upcoming April referendum questions. For an […]
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