Athletic facility, PAC campaigns both seeking millions By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The announcement earlier this month that a non-profit group plans to raise between $8 and $15 million to build a performing arts center in the heart of Burlington comes at the same time a similar group is […]
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WINNING LIE: There’s a dog in his lineage
Janesville man named top fibber of 2018 By Jason Arndt Editor Carrying on a nearly 90-year-old tradition, the Burlington Liars Club dubbed Chuck Goldstein, of Janesville, as the biggest fibber for 2018. The contest, according to the Liars Club, has been running annually since 1929 and has gained worldwide attention. […]
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The announcement this month that a non-profit group plans to raise between $8 and $15 million to build a performing arts center in the heart of Burlington comes at the same time a similar group is ramping up its efforts to raise an estimated $6.5 million for an athletic […]
Residents advised to bag or burn evergreen holiday decorations
State inspectors discover harmful insect in decorations sold at stores throughout Wisconsin State plant health officials are cautioning consumers to burn wreaths and other evergreen decorations, or bag them and put them in the trash, after inspectors found invasive insects on many such items sold at large chain stores in […]
The gift of reading
High school honor students reach out to second graders By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Every year, Union Grove High School National Honor Society students brainstorm under the guidance of their sponsor, Andy DelPonte, for service projects. This year, NHS students considered what they would have found helpful when they were younger. […]
City OKs another rent-free year at Senior Center
Seniors have more time to develop revenue streams at new facility By Jason Arndt Editor Since the new Burlington Senior Center opened its doors in January 2018, officials have worked diligently to make improvements at the activity hub for seniors, but they need more time to develop revenue streams and […]
Liars’ Club balcony advances
City approves certificate of appropriateness for project By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Common Council granted the Burlington Liars’ Club, 492 N. Pine St., a certificate of appropriateness to alter its building to make way for a proposed balcony at Tuesday’s meeting. The certificate of appropriateness came on a 6-1 […]
Tichigan Lions host groundbreaking for building expansion
Group plans to finish expansion, upgrades before summer By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent It was almost 11 p.m. last Thursday when Nate Kreger finally stopped working outside in the blustery December weather on the roof on the Tichigan Lake Lions Club Civic Center. He and the other volunteers are determined to […]
Ketterhagen declines to explain resignation
Controversial School Board member abruptly steps away from his post By Jason Arndt Editor Following acceptance of Philip Ketterhagen’s resignation on Monday, the Burlington Area School District Board of Education has started its search to fill his vacancy, according to Superintendent Peter Smet. Ketterhagen, in a Dec. 10 letter addressed […]
SLN ALL AREA FOOTBALL: Big stars highlight 3rd annual squad
Waterford, East Troy, Mukwonago, among others enjoyed historic seasons By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Your Christmas stocking stuffer is officially here. The third annual Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area Football team is just in time for the Christmas season and is the perfect gift for any occasion. We picked athletes from […]