Waterford High School presents a S.T.E.M. Information Night in the high school commons on Monday, Feb. 2. Hear from area business members as they discuss the practical and life applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The event runs from 6:30-8 p.m., and also features a demonstration by by the […]
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Group launches local lecture series
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor One of the catchphrases of being an adult? “You can never stop learning.” Building a Better Burlington, a local civic group, decided that it was time to put that adage to work, and has scheduled a free adult learning lecture series for February. Build a Better […]
Future of pool will hinge on consultant
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Mayor Bob Miller knows the complexity of the issues surrounding possible improvements to the community pool. It’s why he’s given members of the City Council a full month to mull over the situation before taking a vote on which company the city will […]
Woman dies in crash near Eagle Lake
Speed and slippery road conditions appear to be factors in a head-on crash near Eagle Lake Tuesday morning that killed an area woman, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s office. The woman, whose name was not immediately released pending notification of relatives, was driving south on Highway 75 near McNamara […]
Group begins work on school facilities plan
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a year of working through various proposals, the Burlington Area School District took the first step toward a long-range facilities plan Jan. 14. Led by Louis Birchbauer of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, members of the BASD staff, School Board and community members sat […]
Lois honored with Realtor award
Burlington’s Brad Lois, a realtor with Bear Realty, was recently honored as the Lakes Area Realtors Association Realtor of the Year during a ceremony at Grand Geneva. A press release announcing the award cited Lois’ focused vision and execution, as well commitment to his community. “Brad has stepped up as […]
A man for all reasons
Humanitarian winner Berry embraced leadership roles Jack Berry, whose friends said his long record of community service is exceeded only by the size of his heart, was honored Monday by the Burlington Rotary Club with its 2015 Humanitarian Award. Berry, 87, who served stints on the Burlington City Council and […]
Council to decide between two pool planners
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After listening to two different companies make their pitch to plan the future of the Burlington Community Pool, the City of Burlington Common Council came back to the heart of the matter Tuesday night in the Committee of the Whole. Alderman Tom Vos, working on the […]
Gooseberries chef joined by family in TV cooking contest
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When 7 p.m. Sunday rolls around, Gooseberries Catering Chef Mike Lavin will be doing what many do on Sunday nights – watching television. The fact that he’ll be watching himself, his wife and his son just makes it more interesting. Lavin and his family will be […]
Showcase changes, remains the same
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Five years, five winners of the Chocolate City Show Choir Showcase. Well, five titles, anyhow – all to the same school. With a performance based on the musical “Newsies,” the Mayville Cardinal Singers won their fifth straight title at the showcase Saturday at Burlington High School. […]
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