Fundraiser in O’Brien’s honor continues to impact community By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer After seven years, Kevin O’Brien can say he’s OK. “That’s it,” said O’Brien, who lost his son, Joey, after a brief, but intense, battle with leukemia in the summer of 2005. Left behind was Kevin, his wife, […]
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Round and round he goes
Comedian, juggler and unicyclist T.J. Howell of Baraboo has the attention of spectators during Burlington’s Memorial Day parade as he cruises the route in a unique unicycle. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Nestle creation draws crowds
This year’s chocolate candy creation built by employees of Nestle’s local plant puts a focal point on the Nestle Quick bunny. The creation was on display throughout ChocolateFest, attracting a steady crowd of camera-toting people. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
Janesville woman wins pageant on first try
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Beginner’s luck? Maybe. But more likely than not, Claire Olsen’s passionate voice and strong personality made more of an impact Saturday at the 28th annual Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest pageant. Olsen was named Miss BAC 2013 Saturday, besting a field of six other young women […]
Man faces fifth drunken driving charge
A Burlington man is facing a felony charge after being cited for his fifth drunken driving offense. Jeffrey M. Staudinger, 44, is facing a Class H felony charge of operating while intoxicated, fifth or sixth offense. He could face fines of more than $10,000, more than six years in jail […]
Bohners Lake beach closed due to bacteria
Local health officials closed the public beach on Bohners Lake in the Town of Burlington Wednesday due to unsafe levels of bacteria in the water. Officials with the Western Racine County Health Department said the closing serves notice that the water is not safe for swimming and other activities. The […]
Second façade rendering unveiled for downtown
The Absolutely Waterford Main Street Program recently received design services for proposed façade improvements for another building in downtown Waterford. Located at 228 E. Main St., the building is home to Top Dog Grooming and is viewed as a key building in Waterford’s efforts toward revitalizing the downtown. In February, […]
Schedule shift at BHS questioned
Koldeway wants full board to vote on changes at BHS By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Opponents of a switch from an eight-period day to a seven-period daily schedule at Burlington High School are not going to go away quietly. At the Burlington Area School District Policy Committee meeting May […]
With honor and thanks
Lance Cpl. Jared Dixon, a U.S. Marine from Burlington, places a wreath at the foot of the war memorial in Echo Lake Veterans Park Monday at the conclusion of the area’s Memorial Day ceremony. The local observance included a parade, speeches and wreath ceremonies on Echo Lake and at the […]
Look, Ma, chocolate hands
Morgan Goldman, 3, of Woodstock, Ill., raises her hands at the completion of round in a chocolate bar eating contest Monday during Burlington’s ChocolateFest. The Memorial Day weekend festival offered a plethora of chocolate-themed activities along with multiple stages of entertainment and a carnival. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)