By Jason Arndt Editor After stringing together 10 consecutive victories, the Burlington baseball team underwent some bumps within the last week, but bounced back with a much needed victory on Tuesday to close out the regular season. The Demons, one day removed from dropping a 7-0 decision to Kenosha Indian […]
Sports & Other News
District superintendent to step down from leadership post
By Jason Arndt Editor Superintendent Stephen Plank, of the Burlington Area School District, will resign from his leadership post at the end of the school year. According to a news release from the district, Plank submitted his letter of resignation to the School Board on May 18, informing officials his […]
Property paramedics
PuroClean, of Burlington, touts service to community By Jason Arndt Editor When business owners and residents experience property damage, like flooded basements and smoky buildings caused by fire, they often seek immediate remediation assistance. However, at times, it could be difficult to find dedicated services in some portions of Southeast […]
Some movement planned on the Chestnut Street loop
Runaway proposes expansion, others have relocation plans By Jason Arndt Editor The Chestnut Street loop in downtown Burlington will undergo a business shakeup with a proposed expansion of the Runaway Micropub and Nanobrewery and the planned move of Burlington Menswear to the former Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce office. Owner […]
City could receive additional support for Echo Lake Dam project
By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington could receive more financial assistance to repair the Echo Lake Dam under a motion passed by a state committee. Burlington native and State Rep. Robin Vos, R – Rochester, said in a May 19 announcement the Joint Committee on Finance has accepted […]
Rochester considers amendments to 2023 municipal budget
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 […]
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 […]
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