By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor One of the catchphrases of being an adult? “You can never stop learning.” Building a Better Burlington, a local civic group, decided that it was time to put that adage to work, and has scheduled a free adult learning lecture series for February. Build a Better […]
Sports & Other News
Key injury shakes Burlington wrestling lineup
Tiedt family will be honored Thursday at Waterford By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor In a matter of only four days, Burlington senior Wes Gavin experienced the high of a tournament title and low of a serious injury. Four days after winning first place at 152 at the […]
Future of pool will hinge on consultant
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Mayor Bob Miller knows the complexity of the issues surrounding possible improvements to the community pool. It’s why he’s given members of the City Council a full month to mull over the situation before taking a vote on which company the city will […]
Woman dies in crash near Eagle Lake
Speed and slippery road conditions appear to be factors in a head-on crash near Eagle Lake Tuesday morning that killed an area woman, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s office. The woman, whose name was not immediately released pending notification of relatives, was driving south on Highway 75 near McNamara […]
Group begins work on school facilities plan
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a year of working through various proposals, the Burlington Area School District took the first step toward a long-range facilities plan Jan. 14. Led by Louis Birchbauer of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, members of the BASD staff, School Board and community members sat […]
Waterford dance squad captures 5th straight conference crown
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Motivating 23 teenage women to do anything is a feat worthy of praise. Getting them to do it at a championship level is worthy of even more praise. Getting 23 teenage women to stay motivated at a championship level for five years might […]
Video: Burlington Rotary Club Humanitarian Award winner Jack Berry
Here is a video tribute to the Burlington Rotary Club’s 2015 Humanitarian Award winner, Jack Berry. The video was produced by Win Media Inc. on behalf of the Rotary Club.
Lois honored with Realtor award
Burlington’s Brad Lois, a realtor with Bear Realty, was recently honored as the Lakes Area Realtors Association Realtor of the Year during a ceremony at Grand Geneva. A press release announcing the award cited Lois’ focused vision and execution, as well commitment to his community. “Brad has stepped up as […]
A man for all reasons
Humanitarian winner Berry embraced leadership roles Jack Berry, whose friends said his long record of community service is exceeded only by the size of his heart, was honored Monday by the Burlington Rotary Club with its 2015 Humanitarian Award. Berry, 87, who served stints on the Burlington City Council and […]
Council to decide between two pool planners
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After listening to two different companies make their pitch to plan the future of the Burlington Community Pool, the City of Burlington Common Council came back to the heart of the matter Tuesday night in the Committee of the Whole. Alderman Tom Vos, working on the […]
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