There is absolutely nothing like the All-England Club – and the Wimbledon tennis championships. Through the years, the club has seen champions come and champions go. It’s seen John McEnroe at his best – and his worst – and gracious champions like the Williams sisters, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras. […]
Sports & Other News
Local man’s cross-country crime spree allegedly began here
Convicted bank robber charged with stealing vehicles in Burlington A former Burlington man convicted on federal bank robbery charges last year is now facing theft charges in Racine County for allegedly stealing two vehicles at the start of what turned out to be a cross-country crime spree. Eric A. Ebbers, […]
Local Garden Walk provides breathtaking tour of backyard sanctuaries
Event is scheduled for Sunday, July 14 Adorned with everything from unique lawn ornaments, to rare ferns and a vibrant koi pond, the six stunning and picturesque gardens featured in the Garden Walk hosted by the Burlington Area Garden Club offer backyard vistas that possess the power to inspire master […]
The end of the perfect day
People enjoy the warm sunset July 4 in Burlington’s Echo Park as they wait for the start of the city’s annual fireworks display. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Local Reps tout impact of state budget
Republicans convinced it keeps state on the right track By Tyler Lamb Staff Writer Admittedly no state budget is flawless. Nevertheless, Republican lawmakers believe the 2013-15 biennial budget features several fiscally conservative provisions – including income tax cuts, limits on property taxes and expansion of the state’s educational voucher program […]
Rockets red glare
Fireworks explode over Browns Lake July 6 during the annual Independence Day and Venetian Night boat parade celebration. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
Birthday treat policy spurs debate at School Board meeting
Officials want to encourage healthier choices in schools By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer While a small handful of policies drew the most attention Monday night in a Burlington Area School District School Board Policy Committee meeting, a number of revisions to others were discussed – and passed. Among the policies […]
BASD to get more aid than anticipated
Board must decide how funds will be used By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the passing of the Wisconsin state budget, the Burlington Area School District on Monday got its first estimate of state aid for the 2013-14 school year. The numbers are higher than expected, as the district’s first […]
Drug bust nabs guns
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Members of the Racine County Metro Drug Unit set up a buy/bust operation June 25 at the Renaissance Cinema on Highway 20 in Sturtevant. As a result, besides drugs, they recovered guns, ammunition, and marijuana growing equipment. According to the criminal complained filed in Racine County […]
Waterway district explores hiring staff
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An additional person could be brought into the fold of Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) operations as the seven-person board overseeing the entity looks to streamline some of the administrative tasks. At their monthly meeting held last week, the WWMD board resumed exploration of a topic […]
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