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 […]
Sports & Other News
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.
Township seeks traffic study on Highway 142 speed
By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Town Board submitted a request to the state Department of Transportation for a traffic study on Highway 142 between the Burlington Bypass and Highway J. Rachel Naber, Town Administrator, said the request made at a March 9 meeting comes after repeated concerns of speeding […]
Waterford presents “The Addams Family”
Musical comedy takes the stage this week By Jason Arndt Editor Waterford Union High School students spent months auditioning and rehearsing for the “The Addams Family” set to take the stage this week at the school auditorium. The production began on Thursday and will continue at 7 p.m. on Friday […]
Celebrating a century
Local man touts positivity, kindness for longevity By Jason Arndt Editor Positivity, kindness, and enjoying life have been key components of longevity for Burlington’s Leroy Stoehr. Stoehr, born on March 17, 1923 during a blizzard in the Town of Lyons, celebrated his 100th birthday at Pine Brook Pointe Assisted Living […]
Milwaukee Avenue resurfacing to start Monday
Officials don’t anticipate full road closures of main corridor By Jason Arndt Editor The Milwaukee Avenue resurfacing project, spanning nearly two miles, will soon begin in the City of Burlington. Burlington officials recently posted signs along Milwaukee Avenue notifying motorists that construction will begin on March 27. According to city […]
Community State Bank’s 100 Women Who Care raises funds for TLC
Community State Bank organized and hosted the second annual 100 Women Who Care – Western Racine County event on Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 1841 Farms and Vineyard in Burlington. 100 Women Who Care is a nationwide initiative that provides women with the opportunity to support non-profit organizations in their community. […]
Culver’s poised to add second drive-thru lane
By Jason Arndt Editor Culver’s Restaurant, of Burlington, plans to undergo some changes with a second drive-thru lane under a site plan amendment recently endorsed by the City of Burlington Plan Commission. The second-drive thru lane is contingent upon Culver’s meeting engineering requirements from Kapur and Associates, widening the driveway […]
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