The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting voter turnout of 20 percent for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 2. Wisconsin’s voters will choose among 9,587 candidates for 6,768 state and local offices, as well vote in 76 different local referenda. “While there is much focus on the statewide elections […]
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Three arrested in local drug raid that yields pot, weapons
More than five pounds of marijuana and a loaded assault rifle were among the items seized by drug agents during a raid of a Burlington apartment Thursday morning. Three people ages 20-21 were arrested and charges were pending in Racine County Circuit Court as of late Thursday morning. According to […]
Local residents casting their votes early
With election falling during Easter break, absentee voting is robust By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief With the April 2 election falling during Easter break for local schools, municipal clerks are seeing a steady stream of residents taking advantage of early voting opportunities. Conventional wisdom suggests voters who would otherwise […]
LETTER: Sometimes actions speak louder than words
I’d like to comment on several of the very interesting letters that I’ve read recently. According to some, Mr. Anderson is their hero because he saved us $1.7 million or 24 percent on health care insurance this last time. But he could have saved more by fully implementing the tools […]
LETTER: Beware of who you vote for in School Board race
A community is known by its school system. Quality public education is crucial to the growth and success of that community. Burlington can be proud of the fine reputation our schools have enjoyed for many years. If that reputation suffers, so does Burlington and right now, that good reputation […]
Psst…did you hear about the donkey that tossed its rider?
Burlington High School students Kit Kocha (left) and Hanna Peterson prepare to participate in a game of donkey basketball sponsored by the school’s FFA organization March 21 at the school. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
These doctors specialize in melting hearts
Nora Kebbekus (left) and Courtney Kouba, kindergarteners Rolling Hills School in Mukwonago, check their heartbeats during a visit to the Aurora Wellness Center in Burlington March 22. The students also enjoyed interacting with puppets, singing songs, and hand-on activities. The staff at the wellness center teaches the children about stranger […]
District, teachers union exchange wage proposals
Sides must settle for 2012-13 before addressing next school year By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District and the Burlington Education Association officially exchanged opening wage offers for the 2012-13 contract period on March 18. The group then went into closed session to negotiate. The two groups […]
Hello and goodbye: mixed reactions to McDonald’s
By Julie Rossman Correspondent Plans for a Union Grove McDonald’s are on a fast track, following recent approval from the Union Grove Village Board and the Community Development Authority to allow McDonald’s to build a stand-alone restaurant at 835 15th Avenue (Highway 11). Village President Mike Aimone said McDonald’s hopes […]
Three vie for two seats on Graded School Board
By Patricia Bogumil Editor One incumbent and two challengers are vying for election to the Waterford Graded School District Board in the April 2 election. Two seats will be filled. Incumbent Blaine Nicholls is not seeking re-election. Information provided by each candidate follows. • Robert Kastengren, the incumbent, said he […]
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