But finger-pointing won’t likely lead to citations, officials say By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With a high-stakes Burlington Area School District election now less than two weeks away, both sides in a heated battle have stepped up their offense. At two separate events on BASD grounds last week, people received […]
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Public meeting March 27 for 83/20 roads project
An informal public information meeting has been set by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southeast Region for Wednesday, March 27, on the future state highways 83/20 reconstruction projects eyed for 2018. The open house will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Waterford […]
Committee expected to decide on whether to proceed with hospital talks
Advisory group is tasked with gauging viability, benefits of second hospital in city By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Bob Miller will likely know today whether a committee of community leaders is in favor of moving ahead with discussions that could lead to construction of a second […]
It’s Tim or Tom for town chairman
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Town of Waterford residents will soon select a new town chairman as a result of the retirement next month of Robert Langmesser, who has served 25 years in that position. The two candidates vying for the town chairman position in the April 2 election currently serve […]
Village president position on April 2 election ballot
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Tom Roanhouse hopes to be re-elected President of the Waterford Village Board to continue his long tenure of community involvement and advance solutions to some of the village’s most pressing issues. Judy Spencer, who has served as a village trustee for two years, hopes to unseat […]
Engineering success
BASD positions technical education program for future By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Burlington Area School District first started using Project Lead the Way certification years ago, it was cutting edge. Now, as the district works to align its technology education for grades 7-12, the new acronym is STEM – […]
Leadership Union Grove recruitment under way
Union Grove LUG is currently recruiting for the 2013-14 Leadership Union Grove (LUG) class. LUG is a community based leadership program sponsored by the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and partners dedicated to developing caring, concerned and committed leaders. LUG was the first program of its kind in […]
Construction set to start on Highway 164 next week
By Patricia Bogumil Editor With spring fast approaching, it’s time to get ready for Wisconsin’s second season: road construction. Local officials say they hope to head off in advance any foreseeable problems likely to rumble down the road in the Highway 164 reconstruction project, due to start in Tichigan March […]
City site OK’d for quarrying
Plan is to eventually use it for industrial expansion By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer After the City of Burlington Common Council approved the annexation of property on South Pine Street across from the Department of Public Works facility, a working plan for at least part of the property received preliminary […]
Two vying for Dover top spot
Lembcke and Lena in town chairman race By Patricia Bogumil Editor Town of Dover residents will decide April 2 whether to retain a veteran Town Chairman or vote in someone new to that position. The two candidates vying for the Dover Town Chairman position in the April 2 election are […]