Professional musician Tom Meredith performs with the Burlington High School Jazz Band Monday during the school district’s Jazz Fest. Meredith served as a guest clinician and performer for the day, working with local music students during rehearsals and then performing alongside them during the evening concert. As a freelance musician […]
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Steppin’ out in the finest…camo
Cody Jensen does anything but blend in with surroundings wearing a camouflage print tuxedo as he escorts Ashley Reesman during the grand march at Burlington High School’s Junior Prom Saturday. Following the promenade students rode trolleys to Veterans Terrace where they enjoyed dinner and dancing. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Adventure Outdoors
Here’s your guide to outdoor recreation in the Southern Lakes area.
He’s got the whole world on his mind
Karcher Middle School eighth-grader Dominick DeRosier is one of two local students to participate in the Wisconsin National Geographic Bee earlier this month. The other, Connor Raboine, is an eighth grader at St. Charles School. Both boys qualified by winning their school geography bees and then taking a written test […]
Making sweet music for a good cause
Lisa Muschel (from left), Dana Harvey, Carolyn Perrine and Jamie Ellingstad perform as members of the “By the Book” Sweet Adelines Quartet at Sunday’s benefit for the Echo Lake Foods employee relief fund at Veterans Terrace. The event, organized by Miss Burlington ChocolateFest Claire Olson, raised more than $1,200 for […]
River water keeps rising
The Fox River has blown It’s banks at Riverside Park in Burlington Thursday. A flood watch remains in effect through Friday. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Former feed mill to tumble
The former Murphy Farms feed mill on Dodge Street in Burlington is being demolished. The project is expected to take about four weeks. City officials said they have not yet heard of any plans to redevelop the site. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
People and the pets they love
Tracey Parish pets an affectionate cat at the Lakeland Animal Shelter booth at the Pet Expo at Burlington High School Saturday. The annual event, sponsored by Creature Comforts veterinary service, features seminars, demonstrations and products that connect people with their pets. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Hoppy Easter!
Youngsters race onto the Burlington High School basketball court March 23 to pick up eggs in the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the BHS DRIVEN student leadership club. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Psst…did you hear about the donkey that tossed its rider?
Burlington High School students Kit Kocha (left) and Hanna Peterson prepare to participate in a game of donkey basketball sponsored by the school’s FFA organization March 21 at the school. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)