Burlington event celebrates 10 years with more vendors than ever By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief The Burlington Farmers Market returns for the 2018 season on May 3 and promises to be bigger and better than ever, according to Director Carol Reed. “We are extremely excited,” she said. “We have […]
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Spring cleaning
Union Grove Elementary School eighth-graders – (front, from left) Nolan Cayemberg and Dalton Scherrer; (back row) Aidan Roussel, Simon Witt, Bob Axelson, Kadyn Fleury, Evan Dolgaard, Justin Fortner and Mackenzie Wilson – participate in a spring clean-up of the school’s outdoor classroom on April 24 in recognition of Earth Day.
Jandura left lasting legacy on school district
Former superintendent dies at 77 By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Former longtime Burlington Area School District Superintendent Ron Jandura left a lasting impression in his 13 years at the helm. And he won’t soon be forgotten. Two former co-workers spoke highly of Jandura, who died April 13 at the age of […]
SLN ALL AREA BOYS BASKETBALL: Westosha stars, surprises highlight 3rd annual four-county squad
Southern Lakes Newspapers All Area Basketball Kenosha County, SLC lead 3rd annual best of best By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] Let the bizarre reign. While most All-Area basketball teams keep the conventional five players on a first or second team, we here at Southern Lakes Newspapers are once again […]
Village panel reviewing trash, recycling service options
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Changes to garbage and recycling pick-up services could be on the horizon in Union Grove as a village panel sifts through various options. Village Administrator Mark Janiuk discussed with the Union Grove Administration Committee potential options at a meeting April 16. Members on the appointed panel […]
Surveys are in the mail
District seeks input on building needs as it eyes referendum Surveys seeking responses from Burlington Area School District residents regarding district facility needs began arriving in mailboxes this week. The School Board has identified school security, facility maintenance and the future of Karcher Middle School as the most pressing issues […]
Washington-Caldwell staying with iPads for 1:1 program
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent School officials in the Washington-Caldwell district plan to maintain a status-quo approach for the one-to-one laptop program when it enters its seventh year this fall. Since its introduction at the beginning of the 2012-13 school year, Washington-Caldwell has been using iPads as the de facto device […]
CATHE Youth Theater to stage ‘The Little Prince’
Play begins six-show run on Friday CATHE Youth Theater will present “The Little Prince” beginning Friday at the CATHE Center, 125 E. State St., Burlington. Show dates are Friday and Saturday and May 4 and 5 at 7 p.m., and Sunday and May 6 at 2 p.m. Doors open a […]
Service with a smile
Kiwanis Club members Bernard Peterson (center) and Dan Prailes (right) serve pancakes and sausages during the annual Burlington Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast April 22 at Burlington High School. The event raises funds for the club’s youth programs. Photo by Ed Nadolski
Clean Sweep event is Saturday
Residents may dispose of hazardous household items Seven area communities are teaming up for the sixth straight year to provide their residents an opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste, electronics, appliances and medication. The annual Clean Sweep is set for Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the City of […]