By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several disparate scenarios could bring a series of amendments to Rochester’s 2023 municipal budget, based on a current proposal. The Village Board on May 8 discussed, but took no action on, a request from Village Administrator Betty Novy to amend several line items within the operating […]
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Village supports continuation of curb cuts
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In an effort to tighten up current ambiguity, Union Grove officials have begun a discussion on the use of curb cuts at new and existing developments. The practice has been in place for a variety of functions including pedestrian accommodations throughout the community, though some village […]
Federal officials to declare official end of COVID-19 health emergency
Officials offer suggestions amid transition By Jason Arndt Editor Federal health officials declared an end to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency this week. The public health emergency, which had been in place since early 2020, allowed federal and state governments more flexibility to waive or modify certain requirements in multiple […]
Learning to save lives
BHS students receive valuable training By Jason Arndt Editor Nearly 50 students from Burlington High School learned how to save lives through trainings in basic life support and CPR on April 26 at Veterans Terrace. The all-day training session came courtesy of a collaboration between Burlington High School, Veterans Terrace, […]
Village delays action on ‘partial termination’ of agreement with Canopy Hill developer
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing displeasure over a lack of communication over the status of the Canopy Hill development, Union Grove officials delayed action on a request to take action on an agreement. The Village Board on April 10 was slated to vote on what was described as a “partial […]
Waterford, Rochester consider support of liquor license legislation
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village officials in Waterford and Rochester are in the process of considering the City of Burlington’s request to support revised liquor legislation in Madison to give municipalities more leeway in transferring licenses among one another. Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty recently sent a letter to all Racine […]
Nonprofit group in dire straits
Music Matters down to two board members, in need of support By Jason Arndt Editor Music Matters, Inc, a nonprofit organization, has been a part of the Burlington community for 14 years and contributed more than $100,000 to help local students excel in music. However, the nonprofit group finds itself […]
Player of the year: Rampulla’s humble demeanor pays off for Union Grove
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer As a freshman, Sophia Rampulla saw some playing time for the perennial strong Union Grove girls basketball team, which wrapped another Southern Lakes Conference title. While she finished among the top three in some categories, including rebounds per game as a freshman, Rampulla admits she […]
Youthful trio enjoys the local, national slopes
Three students qualified for national competition By Jason Arndt Editor Growing up on Browns Lake in Burlington, a young trio has spent many hours on the area waterway, ranging from swimming to sailing and other activities. The trio – Jacob Nelson, Jax Daams, and Annie Procter – also attend Burlington […]
BETTE D. SCHIEFER
Bette D. Schiefer, of Burlington, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. Prayer service will begin at 11 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Home. The full obituary can be seen at www.schinderlefuneralhome.com.