Volunteers help paint a bookworm on the new Born Learning trail at Evergreen Elementary School in Waterford last week. The new trail features a number of learning activities that parents and children can do together. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Sports & Other News
Council approves expanded alcohol sales hours
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR While it wasn’t unanimous, the City of Burlington will have new retail alcohol sales hours. With a 5-2 vote Tuesday night, the Common Council passed a new ordinance that will allow the sale of alcohol by Class A liquor license holders starting at 6 a.m. – […]
District tabs planning consultant
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR A week after the Burlington Area School District reached the decision to hire the Applied Population Laboratory to do a demographics study on the district, the BASD Long-Range Planning Committee made the choice to put that study into action when it is finished. The committee voted […]
Alley Tally: Towne & Country Lanes, Burlington
Alley Tally Towne & Country Lanes, Pine St., Burlington Fri. Jolly Seniors: 9/5 Ladies High Game: Carol Suminski – 210 Ladies High Series: Kathy Mandrell – 450 Mens High Game: Jack Olson – 201 Mens High Game: Al Blum – 534 Other High Series: Jack Olson – 516, […]
Having festival fun
Keegan Skiles (left) works with volunteer Sara Potts to tie die a t-shirt Saturday at Life Bridge Church’s “Kidsfest” at Echo Park. The church sponsored the day, which had a number of children’s activities and a musician running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
City eyes used vehicle for building inspector
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR The City of Burlington Common Council appears to have reached a general consensus on what would be an appropriate new vehicle for City Building Inspector Pat Scherrer. Although, technically, it won’t be new. In Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, the Council tentatively agreed spending […]
Health department switch advances despite concerns
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR While the City of Burlington Common Council took its first steps toward approving a new public health department Tuesday night, it was not without some pretty serious reservations. The council discussed the new provider – Central Racine County Board of Health – for about 45 minutes […]
Burlington knocks off Waterford for first time since Tony Romo era
Demons move into first-place tie in SLC By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor WATERFORD – When asked how the Demons would build off Friday night’s 27-17 win over Waterford for next week, Burlington coach Steve Tenhagen wasn’t ready to go there, and rightfully so. “We’re going to enjoy this one,” […]
New owners look to revive B.J. Wentkers
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR A local dining fixture is getting a renewed lease on life. Three local couples have combined resources to purchase B.J. Wentkers in the historic triangle tavern building at 230 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. The new owners will host a grand re-opening Saturday from 5-10 p.m. The […]
Fall colors
While summer has fled and fall has more or less arrived, summer flowers still offer color at the Burlington Farmers Market. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)