By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the Burlington Area School District set to look at contracts with area providers Monday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m., the news on current 4-year-old kindergarten enrollment was met with high enthusiasm Monday at the general School Board meeting. Superintendent Peter Smet asked for […]
Sports & Other News
Haylofters get goofy in farcical ‘Fools’
Show opens April 24, runs weekends through May 11 Tickets are currently on sale for the Haylofters’ production of “Fools.” Performances are April 24-26, May 2-4 and the 9-11 at the Malt House Theater. Thursday through Saturday shows are 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are […]
Board defeats request to audit bus company’s finances
BASD extends contract for Thomas Bus as a preferred provider By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Just what should the Burlington Area School District expect out of Thomas Bus Company when it comes to finances? According to a vocal minority on the BASD School Board, that should include a full opening of […]
Waterford track will rely on solid mix of experience
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent If the Waterford High track and field teams developed a mission statement for this season, it would focus on continued improvement. Improvement is the vital cog for coach Jerry Glisch’s Wolverines, who are attempting to mix a young core of athletes with a group […]
Cause of furniture store fire expected soon
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard said Tuesday that he is waiting on state investigators before announcing the cause of the April 5 fire at Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store. Howard said he expected a final report by today. Foul play or a criminal cause appeared to […]
Catholic Central baseball notches first victory
By Mike Moore Sports Correspondent Set back by lingering injuries in the starting rotation, the Catholic Central baseball team began to find its groove on the opening night of its annual Metro Classic Challenge. The Hilltoppers tallied their first win by topping Gibraltar 6-3 on Friday night at Beaumont […]
Priest shortage brings change to local churches
Three local parishes will form cluster under a single pastor, associate By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Three Catholic parishes in the Burlington area will be served by a single pastor and an associate pastor come June under a new leadership plan designed to address the shortage of priests in […]
Gesteland steps down as boys volleyball coach after 17 years
Coach started boys volleyball at Burlington High School By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The next Burlington boys volleyball head coach will have enormous shoes to fill. How do you follow a coaching pioneer who led his program to four state tournament appearances, including Division 1 state runner-up in 2012, […]
CBD oil bill signed into law
Burlington family that championed cause stands by and governor signs legislation Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday signed a bill that legalizes the limited use of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat people with seizure disorders. CBD – which has been shown effective against seizures in states where it’s allowed – is derived […]
Union Grove softball survives test from rival Waterford
By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent The good news for the Union Grove girls softball team is that they are now 2-0 on the early season. The bad news is they are also on track to give what their coach Ryan Boylen describes as heart attacks after blowing leads in […]
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