By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After outlining the situation concerning class sizes for the youngest grades in the Burlington Area School District at Monday’s special School Board meeting, Superintendent Peter Smet made one thing clear. There is not a principal or teacher within the district, he said, who wouldn’t prefer to […]
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Fire leads to large presence at Nestles
According to law enforcement personnel, a fire at Nestles Friday morning drew fire and rescue squads for more than two hours. Shortly after 9 a.m., fire personnel responded to a report of a fire in one of the roasters. At least one mutual aid call went out for fire […]
Dyer students learn the value of sticking up for what’s right
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For every tormented child, there is a tormentor. Sometimes, there is another bystander – one who wants to act, but fears the repercussions. And, as author Eleanor Estes learned as a child in World War I, a child sometimes doesn’t get the chance to apologize. The […]
A done deal: Village, Town reach policing agreement
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After several months of negotiating, weighing pros and cons and collecting data, elected officials in the Village and Town of Waterford are moving forward with a plan that calls on the town to provide police resources to the village, beginning in January. Motions taken by the […]
Wheelchair athletes claim state medals – and trophies
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Leah Joslyn and Lauren Reesman have known each other pretty much since birth. On Saturday at the WIAA State Track and Field meet in La Crosse, the two remained just as close. Reesman – a first-year wheelchair competitor – swept the girls events at state, while […]
Local man is dead following abduction, police pursuit
He told victim she had broken his heart A “heartbroken” 24-year-old Burlington man killed himself while fleeing from police Monday after allegedly abducting a woman from a Walmart in Mukwonago, according to authorities in Eau Claire. The suspect, Mitchell F. Owens, 24, was found dead Tuesday in a wooded area […]
BASD to upgrade kitchens, resurface gym floor
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District Buildings and Grounds and Transportation Committee recommended three different expenditures for full board approval Monday night. The district is using its surplus in the food service fund – which must be reduced, per federal law – to purchase new dishwashers at […]
Another reason not to smoke: police can track the smell
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Editor Police searching for a Union Grove woman suspected of stealing wine from a local liquor store followed their noses and detected the suspect hiding in a closet. Charged with felony personal identity theft and several misdemeanors is Ashley M. Baumgartner, 28, of 11th Avenue, Union […]
School bus contract to cost more
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Committee approved a revised contract with Thomas Bus Company Monday night. The committee approved the contract changes by a 2-1 vote. Board Member Phil Ketterhagen voted no. After the meeting, Ketterhagen said he wanted to know the […]
Rochester cemetery looking at expansion
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For the fourth time in its long-running history, an addition is being made onto the Rochester Cemetery, 31440 Washington Ave. The Village Board on May 11 voted to move forward with plans to add onto the cemetery. The latest addition onto the property encompasses 1.53 acres […]
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