The public is invited to “An Afternoon of Advent Peace,” being held Sunday, Dec. 1, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 455 Jefferson St., Waterford. Harpist Tami Briggs will return for an afternoon of music that speaks to the heart, offering […]
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Rescue personnel want time taken with process
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR It’s difficult to fault members of the Burlington Rescue Squad for being a bit frustrated this last week. The reason? The final report on a cooperation efforts for city and town of Burlington fire departments and the rescue squad got out in the public eye by […]
Expanding education beyond classroom walls VANguard program offers e-learning opportunities at BHS
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In the past few years, as the concept of a classroom has grown beyond the “brick and mortar” building, more students are taking advantage of e-learning opportunities. One of those is available at Burlington High School, with its VANguard distance classroom offered through Gateway Technical College. […]
BHS seeking nominees for ‘Wall of Inspiration’
The Burlington High School Wall of Inspiration committee is looking for nominees for 2014 induction. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 6, and nomination forms can be requested by calling (262) 763-0200, ext. 1008, or by going to the BHS webpage at http://www.basd.k12.wi.us/bhs/. People in and outside of the community […]
State rules may change for shoreland lots (translation: it’ll probably cost more)
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Local leaders know they’ve stated their case effectively about new state rules being considered for lake and river properties. But whether their information will change any thinking in the state Department of Natural Resources remains a wait-and-see situation, to become known next month. […]
Officials scramble to explain sewer rates
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the City of Burlington Common Council held its public hearing Tuesday night for the 2014 budget – for an audience of one, who wasn’t there to comment – one part of the budget got batted around heavily. A week after directing city staff to pursue […]
‘Laramie Project’ wows at state
The Burlington High School one-act play “The Laramie Project” pulled in several top awards Saturday at the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association State Theater festival. As the cast left the stage following the performance, the audience came out of the theater. Many were in tears over the show, which highlights […]
Bad shoulders on the highway are a problem
According to a media release from the state Department of Transportation (DOT), the expected opening of Highway 164 near Tichigan is being delayed to address shoulder failures that recently developed. This portion of roadway was slated to open in mid-November, according to Michael Pyritz, a DOT communication specialist […]
Plan survives attempt to cut funds from budget
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Funding for the purchase of White River County Park survived a challenge last week from a Walworth County official who still believes the county is paying too much for the property in the Town of Lyons. Supervisor Carl Redenius presented an amendment to county’s 2014 […]
Kiwanis selling real trees for Christmas in downtown Union Grove
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Union Grove Kiwanis will host a new community fundraiser this holiday season, selling Christmas trees acquired from northern Wisconsin for $50 each. All proceeds will be donated back to the community. The trees will be top-quality Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir and White Pine. […]
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