By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Could a new utility be part of the City of Burlington’s future? Stay tuned. The City of Burlington Common Council discussed approving local funds to match a Department of Natural Resources grant for a storm water management plan Tuesday night, a needed study because of the […]
Sports & Other News
Local man is dead following abduction, police pursuit
A “heartbroken” 24-year-old Burlington man killed himself while fleeing from police June 8 after allegedly abducting a woman from a Walmart in Mukwonago, according to authorities in Eau Claire. The suspect, Mitchell F. Owens, 24, was found dead June 9 in a wooded area near Eau Claire from what appeared […]
Chicago Blackhawks bandwagon bursting at the seams
Since when did we Cheeseheads care so much about hockey? You know, that Canadian sport where grown men get to fight each other, nobody scores and nobody can even see the ball (puck)? The sport that tries desperately year after year to become relevant in this state and […]
Shepherds College grads leave with tools to succeed
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor On Saturday afternoon, as the flags were marched in and 20 graduates took their seats in the gymnasium at Shepherds College in Union Grove, there were tears. For some, the tears continued throughout the ceremony. But with those tears were also huge smiles, as those 20 […]
District must weigh cost of reducing class sizes
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The question of class size versus cost is one that the Burlington Area School District has been balancing for several years. Now, with several grade-school classes reaching critical mass – and the decision on how the district will handle it postponed a week – area parents […]
City has police chief finalist, but DPW director leaving
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Even as the City of Burlington Common Council worked to finalize a contract to promote Lt. Mark Anderson to police chief Tuesday night, another city official announced he was leaving. Director of Public Works Craig Workman confirmed Tuesday that he had accepted the job as the […]
Splashing in the sun
A string of warm days finally emerged over the last week, and the Burlington Community Pool saw some business Tuesday, as Lincoln Willich played catch. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Freshmen winners
Hannah Lois (left) and Shauna Drew steer the winning canoe over the finish line recently in the Fox River Splash – formerly the Millard Fillmore Canoe Race. The two freshmen beat the entire field, including numerous boats of seniors. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Catholic Central’s Stemper stands out in final act
Catholic Central senior flirts with leaderboard at state meet By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent After two near picture-perfect days at Madison’s University Ridge, Catholic Central’s Jeff Stemper finished his time as a Hilltopper as one of the best high school boys golfers in the state. Stemper finished with a […]
Rain, rain, go away
Roxanne Maas wades across a flooded Dodge Street on her way to work Monday morning in downtown Burlington. A brief deluge left standing water on many streets in the area. City of Burlington Street Department crews responded a short time later to clear debris from a storm sewer drain. (Photo […]