State takes time to correct data errors, official says By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Burlington Area School District, like the rest of Wisconsin, will have to wait another two weeks before seeing its report cards. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced last week that the first of school […]
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Pumpkin Fest set for Oct. 27
Children and adults are invited to come in costume to the Great Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Union Grove Union High School gymnasium. Enjoy many free family activities, including old-fashioned children’s games with small prize, refreshments (as long as supplies last), crafts […]
Library budget makes more noise than a “shoosh!”
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 2013 Waterford Public Library (WPL) budget of about $691,000 features double digit employee raises that have been approved by the WPL board. But the library budget received mixed reviews when discussed recently at a joint meeting of the village’s Finance Committee and board Committee of […]
City residents eligible for free energy-saving products
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Beginning next week City of Burlington residents will be able to take advantage of a special program that provides free household energy-saving products worth up to $100 in value. “This is really a big deal,” said Burlington Energy Ambassador Kevin Duffy. Duffy, who […]
Gas prices continue to fall in state
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 7.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.74 per yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.77, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas […]
Make no bones about it: Town not in the business of catching village strays
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer If Village of Waterford officials thought they could make an agreement with Waterford township for help with animal control issues, they’ve been barking up the wrong tree. In a unanimous vote taken Monday night, the Town Board denied the village’s request for the town to […]
Town aims to keep taxes flat
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Town of Burlington will hold a pair of budget review sessions next week. The first meeting is Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., with a second meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Both are working sessions for the board for the 2013 operating budget. Emergency government, […]
Swimmers fall short against Elkhorn
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor The Burlington co-op girls swim team came up just short Tuesday night in a Southern Lakes Conference dual meet, falling at Elkhorn 89-81. The squad won seven events at the Elkhorn 25-meter pool, but lost ultimately due to Elkhorn’s superior depth. The Elks won the […]
Playoff pairings announced
The WIAA announced playoff pairings for football Saturday, and two of the three area teams that qualified will be on the road in the opening round. In Division 2, playing in Group C, No. 6-seeded Burlington will travel to Watertown Friday for a 7 p.m. game. Waterford, a No. 2 […]
Loss to Mukwonago ends boys soccer season
By David Paulsen Correspondent On a cold, windy, rainy night, the Burlington High School boys soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss Tuesday at Mukwonago in the opening round of the WIAA playoffs. All three of Mukwonago’s goals were scored in the first 10 […]
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