Union Grove approves November fire station ballot question By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The years-long discussion involving facility needs for the Union Grove-Yorkville Fire and Rescue Department will reach a new dimension this fall as voters have an opportunity to weigh in on the matter at the ballot box. Union Grove […]
Sports & Other News
Labor of Love Music Festival returns to humble roots
By Jason Arndt Editor The Labor of Love Music Festival hasn’t been held at its birthplace in the Town of Wheatland since 2019. However, after a five-year hiatus from the immediate area, Just Live, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness will bring back the […]
BHS grad has Grand Champion steer at State Fair
Grove graduate Miklaszewski shows top pig at fair By Jason Arndt Editor A Burlington High School graduate maintained Racine County’s legacy in the Wisconsin State Fair show ring last week by presenting a Grand Champion steer during the annual Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction. Luke Andis, who graduated from BHS […]
Nonprofit launched to help district community
BASD Foundation dedicated to assisting students, staff By Jason Arndt Editor A coalition of parents with children attending the Burlington Area School District has launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving equitable access to district opportunities. The BASD Foundation, led by a board of five community members, also looks to […]
Bank shows commitment to county fairs
CSB serves as official livestock auction clerk in tri-county region By Jason Arndt Editor The Racine County Fair livestock auction exceeded $1 million in total sales last month with proceeds benefiting local youth exhibitors. Community State Bank, which has branches in Racine, Walworth and Kenosha counties, played a key role […]
City to host Overdose Awareness Day event
Observance in Burlington scheduled for Aug. 24 By Jason Arndt Editor International Overdose Awareness Day looks to raise awareness of opioid-related deaths and substance abuse disorders while honoring grieving people who have lost loved ones to the epidemic. In western Racine County, the Burlington area will recognize the international campaign […]
Nature, art now intersect at Wehmhoff Square Park
Garden Club unveils seasonal displays in ceremony By Jason Arndt Editor Wehmhoff Square Park in downtown Burlington is known as a gathering place for community events while offering Burlington Public Library patrons a place to read a book during pleasant summer months. The prominently located park, in addition to providing […]
Passing the baton
Long-time Civic Band leader steps down By Jason Arndt Editor Chris Peterson, director of the Burlington Kiwanis Civic Band, has served as a key member of the group, which is known for entertaining generations of community members during the summer months at Echo Veterans Memorial Park. But after guiding nearly […]
A “Purdy” good steer at the fair
Madisyn Henderson shows grand champion animal By Jason Arndt Editor Madisyn Henderson experienced a whirlwind day on July 26 at the Racine County Fair. Henderson, a 2023 Union Grove High School graduate, didn’t only exhibit a 1,322-pound grand champion crossbred steer she calls “Purdy” inspired by former Iowa State University […]
Massive residential development advances in city
By Jason Arndt Editor A massive residential development near the Burlington bypass received unanimous approval on July 24 at a special Common Council meeting held in the conference room at the city’s Department of Public Works facility. The unanimous approval, which came through a development agreement with Bear Real Estate […]
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