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Friday, September 27, 2024
The burning question for motorists traveling near Fox River Plaza is what construction crews are building on the site of former Heavenly Cup Coffee kiosk at 1054 Milwaukee Ave. On Tuesday, City of Burlington officials had an answer – confirming that a long-rumored Starbucks would locate at the site. As […]
Here are the results of the contested local races from Tuesday’s election. All results are unofficial until certified following canvass. Waterford Union High School District referendum A referendum seeking nearly $10 million for maintenance and upgrades to facilities in the Waterford Union High School District passed by an unofficial one-vote […]
Kay Deschler (from left), Maryann Thorsen, Cary Madrigal, and Dina Calvino not only volunteer at the St. Robert Bellarmine fish fry, but also bake many of the treats on the dessert table. The Union Grove Church hosts six fish fries during lent. The final two are set for April […]
After state run, new coach has work cut out after departure of nine players By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Epic. There is really no other way to describe the 2018 Burlington softball season. Conference champs. State runner-up. The best season in 30 years. And don’t forget about All-Area Co-players of […]
Kirst, Robers take over with goal of preserving winning tradition By Andrew Horschak Correspondent “Tradition does not graduate. Tradition does not retire.” That was the message to the Catholic Central softball team when practice got underway earlier this month. After finishing 20-5 last season and falling short to Oakfield, 5-4, […]
Krause, Turzenski lead Demons squad searching for another state baseball run By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The three-time defending Southern Lakes Conference champions are back. And once again, there will be no shortage of arms. The Burlington Demons baseball team has enjoyed unprecedented success the past three years, starting with […]
WUHS seeking nearly $10 million for upgrades A referendum seeking permission to borrow nearly $10 million for upgrades and expansion at Waterford Union High School is among the local matters that will be decided in Tuesday’s election. Local contests for village boards, town boards and school boards will dominate the […]
Candidates address long-term growth, attracting businesses By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington voters in the fourth aldermanic district will decide whether to retain incumbent Todd Bauman or elect challenger Frank Korb in Tuesday’s election. The two candidates advanced to the election following a February primary where Bauman garnered 63 […]
Remaining incumbents are safe bet to return to board By Jason Arndt Editor After ballots were printed for the April 2 spring election, challenger Mary Trottier decided not to pursue a Burlington Area School District Board of Education seat, which will likely lead to the return of both incumbents. Trottier, […]
Local poultry farm has 30,000 laying hens By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Nearly 20 years ago, Lynn Lein’s son, Jason, brought home 12 laying hens. Now Yuppie Hill Poultry boasts roughly 30,000 birds. “I had no idea it would end up this big. I was working full-time in […]
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