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 […]
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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. […]
Intruder slashes man’s throat
Complaint: He broke into Kansasville home with intent to kill A 28-year-old Kansasville man is facing attempted homicide charges after allegedly breaking into a Dover home with the intent of killing its occupants Saturday morning. Ronald E. Kaehne has been charged with two counts attempted first-degree intentional homicide, as well […]
Project Lead the Way planned for WUHS in2015-16
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It’s official – a nationwide program aimed at providing students with hands-on lessons will be integrated into Waterford Union High School’s curriculum in the fall. On Dec. 17, the WUHS board voted to partner with Project Lead the Way, a nonprofit group that has developed courses […]
Stop and thank crossing guards for their valuable service
The week of Jan. 12-16, 2015 has been proclaimed as Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week for the state of Wisconsin by Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Chris Joch, Superintendent of Schools for the Waterford Graded School District, expressed the community’s gratitude to the local adult school crossing […]
Disorderly conduct charged in Dollar Store disruption
A psychological evaluation and competency hearing have been ordered for a Sturtevant man whom police report caused a disturbance inside and outside the Dollar General Store in Union Grove on Jan. 4. Joel T. Davis, 38, Sturtevant, is charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct. According to the criminal complaint filed Jan. […]
Flipping for number five
Members of the Mayville Cardinal Singers perform a flip during the group’s show to music from “Newsies” at the Chocolate City Showcase at Burlington High School Saturday. Mayville remained the only winner of the showcase, now in its fifth year. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
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