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City, town close to saving cemetery association

Committee agrees in concept to infuse cash, maintain grounds By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Officials from the city and town of Burlington, along with representatives from the Burlington Cemetery Association, have reached a tentative agreement on a plan to put the independent association on the path to financial health. […]

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Top Sports Story of 2013: Burlington head football coach resigns

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor   It’s something that hadn’t happened in 12 years, and it changes the landscape of city football. Hans Block recently stepped down as the Burlington High School head football coach, and, according to sources, there have already been multiple applications. Block’s […]

Burlington

Mayor expects news on hospital’s future soon

City will examine options once Aurora announces plans for Burlington area By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington Mayor Bob Miller said Monday he’s hopeful the city will have some indication in the next two weeks from Aurora Health Care regarding long-term plans for Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. “That […]

Burlington

Fire department offers free smoke detectors

Program includes installation in city residences By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief During his firefighting career, City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard has had the unfortunate experience of working the scenes of several fatal fires. One, in particular, remains lodged in his mind. “It was a fire on a […]

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All is calm

A fresh dusting of snow and view from high above the Fox River at Saller Woods in the Village of Rochester combine to create this serene Christmas Day scene. More light snow is predicted for Thursday, according to the National Weather Service office in Sullivan, with temperatures climbing into the […]

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MARIAN L. FLOCK

Marian L. Flock, 89, Burlington, died peacefully at Geneva Lake Manor on Dec. 22, 2013. She was born on April 25, 1924, to the late Arthur and Johanna (Redjewski) Johnson, in the house that was to be her lifelong home in Burlington. She spent her early life in Burlington working […]

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City Council approves sewer rate increase

Customers will see 10 percent hike in 2014; 3 percent hike in 2015 By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The City of Burlington Common Council unanimously approved changes to the Sewer User Charge System Dec. 17 night – a needed change to ensure revenue for the wastewater department. The rates include a […]