By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Common Council’s decision last week to switch to the county-run Communication Center for police and emergency dispatching came down to the belief the county has the equipment, staffing levels, training and financial resources to deliver better service for less money, according to […]
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An a-mazing time at Autumn Fest
Audriana Thompson (from left), 6, Lachlan Roesing, 9 months, and Ellie Ehlen, 2, of Burlington ride on pedal-powered farm equipment as they navigate a hay-bale maze at Burlington’s Autumn Festival in Wehmhoff Square Saturday. The inaugural festival featured a barbecue rib dinner, vendors and other fall-themed events. (Photo by […]
Local students exceed averages in state exam
BASD students fell short in two areas By Alex Johnson Correspondent The Burlington Area School District students scored above the state average in 15 of 17 grade and subject levels on the Wisconsin Forward exam last year, according to district officials. Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services Connie Zinnen reported Monday […]
Dover might pursue incorporation to prevent annexation
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The recent news Foxconn is laying roots in Mount Pleasant has elected officials in at least one neighboring township contemplating their future. Town of Dover’s board briefly discussed the prospect of incorporating into a village at its monthly meeting Oct. 9 on the heels of the […]
Bathed in orange
Burlington’s Echo Lake is colored in an orange glow as the sun sets Friday across a sky that appears to be hand-painted. (Photo by Jacqueline Nadolski)
City to borrow for flood relief
Nearly $1.5 million still needed for infrastructure repairs By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Faced with nearly $2 million in damages from July’s flood, and without any federal disaster aid, the Burlington Common Council authorized borrowing nearly $1.5 million at Tuesday’s meeting. According to City Finance Director Steve […]
Living history
Dressed in period costume Mary Ramstack (left) looks at Carol Knuth’s embroidery while Naomi Holthhaus watches her husband, Lyle Holthaus, playing his guitar. The group was part of the Half Point Historical Re-enactment at the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove from October 13 to 15. (Photo by […]
Woman who ‘wanted Burger King’ after drunken driving arrest, apprehended again
A Waterford woman who was arrested for drunken driving at about 6:50 p.m. Oct. 4 was apprehended a second time the same day after she ventured out for some food at Burger King, saying she didn’t “feel drunk anymore.” The 47-year-old was apprehended after she and another woman were heard […]
A losing battle
Emerald ash borer changes city’s landscape By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Although the emerald ash borer weighs just a fraction of an ounce, the collective weight of its local infestation will put a considerable strain on municipal budgets and create a void on the landscape for years to come, […]
City votes to join county dispatch center
Move to consortium will eliminate jobs of five dispatchers By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The City of Burlington Common Council voted Tuesday to join Racine County’s consolidated dispatching consortium – a move that could save nearly $3 million over the next 12 years by eliminating the jobs […]
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