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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Which comes first, the feasibility study or the fundraising? That was a question facing the Burlington City Council recently as it considered a grant from its revolving fund loan to a local group that has proposed a performing arts center on a site along the Fox River that is […]
Award-winning play deals with the challenges of teen life By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent A year after undertaking a play about a school shooting, the Waterford Union High School one-act competition tackled something a little closer to home – gossip, the damage rumors can cause and how teenagers see both in […]
Officials looking to partner with residents and business with cameras By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington Police Department is building a video surveillance database consisting of private residences and local businesses to improve criminal investigations. Lt. Brian Zmudzinski said the database is a voluntary partnership and gives his […]
Village officials comb through Union Grove survey data By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Crime and safety topped the list of importance, but the village’s proximity to nearby employment came in lower on the spectrum. Union Grove Village Administrator Mike Hawes and the Village Board recently distilled data from a community survey […]
Postings are valuable form of communication, official says By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In an effort to stay abreast of modern open records laws, Rochester officials plan to allocate $2,388 next year to ensure social media posts related to village business and sanctioned activities are properly archived. Village Clerk Sandi Swan […]
Have you ever believed that you’ve got better ideas than the people who run your community or school? Or are you the type who likes to become involved because good intentions make for good government? If you find yourself nodding to either of these statements you might just be […]
Residents voice opposition to discount store’s proposed location By Jason Arndt Editor Town of Burlington’s Planning and Zoning Commission rejected all items related to a proposed Dollar General store in the Bohners Lake area at a Nov. 14 meeting. The rejection drew applause from dozens of residents who showed up […]
After a line of impassioned speakers took turns explaining to Town of Burlington officials last week why they think it’s a bad idea to allow a Dollar General store near Bohners Lake, the town’s Planning and Zoning Board rejected the proposal. But, according to one board member, the decision […]
Academic calendar adjusted to allow more construction time By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent The Burlington Area School District School Board approved three projects Monday night at its monthly meeting — all pieces of the puzzle to the new Karcher Middle School project. The board unanimously approved both the final $5 million […]
Burlington’s Sireno changes military course By Jason Arndt Editor Andrew Sireno’s passion for serving the United States continues even after he left the Army. Sireno, 32, who finished deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, joined the Air Force with hopes of becoming an Explosive Ordinance Disposal team member. “I have always […]
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