Local Nestle plant saves money, finds satisfaction in conservation efforts By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Nestlé’s Burlington factory is widely known for turning out all kinds of confectionary treats that come in one delicious color – chocolate brown. However, in recent years officials at the factory have been working […]
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City to start over with bids for treatment plant upgrade
Problem with original procedure posed a liability By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer A joint meeting between the City of Burlington Common Council and the Board of Public Works cleared the way Wednesday night for the city to rebid its wastewater treatment plant upgrade project. Due to an error in the […]
Explosion, fire damage home in Spring Prairie
Residents and pets appeared to escape harm Area firefighters responded to a report of explosions Monday afternoon and found a home on fire on Clayton Court in the Paradise Valley neighborhood in Spring Prairie. Initial reports on scene were that members the family residing in the home and their pets […]
Good news on gas prices
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.63 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.61, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
NATA Summit offers an international ‘meet and greet’
In 1912, all four grandparents of Mark Pienkos, the superintendent/principal for the Washington-Caldwell School District, came to America from Poland. They settled in Chicago, married and raised their families. He and his two brothers married young women who also were of Polish descent. On the 100th anniversary of his […]
Town hall lease remains an issue after closed meeting
By Patricia Bogumil Interim Editor After two months of research into the legality of the current building lease at the Waterford Town Hall, and more than two hours of closed session talk about that research, Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) commissioners chose to take no action Wednesday night, but […]
Change in village public health services still under review
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Questions still surround the issue of which organization will provide restaurant inspections, immunizations and other health services to Union Grove residents in 2013 and beyond. Village officials this month continued to weigh their options, following continued discussion about the cost of contracting with longtime provider Western […]
Owner of group home charged with theft
She’s accused of stealing from disabled residents in her care The owner of a Burlington group home for disabled adults has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from three men in her care. Becky Ann Borucki, 55, is facing nine felony charges, including three counts each of: theft of […]
It’s a case of déjà vu for voters Tuesday
By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Less than a month after casting their ballots in the recall primary, local voters will be back at the polls Tuesday to help decide whether Republican Gov. Scott Walker retains his job. The historic recall election could bring out 65 percent of eligible […]
Lady Toppers finally beat Lutheran
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor For the last three years, the Catholic Central High School softball team saw its season ending in the regional finals against Racine Lutheran. The Lady Toppers weren’t about to let it happen again Friday. In a game postponed a day because of the weather, the […]