Lack of humane shelter puts city and town in a quandary By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer City of Burlington Mayor Bob Miller has heard the horror stories, he says, of out-of-control animal control – places where stray animals are kept for seven days with little effort to place the […]
Sports & Other News
Boyle loses votes, but still wins recount
Burlington lawyer will take seat on Circuit Court bench Aug. 1 By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Burlington attorney Tim Boyle was sustained as winner of the Branch 10 Circuit Court judge election at the conclusion of a recount Tuesday afternoon. Boyle lost several votes in the process, but […]
An Arabian flair at the pageant
Burlington’s Brittny Henderson performs a Middle Eastern scarf routine as she competes in the talent portion of the Miss Southern Lakes pageant held April 21 at Burlington High School. Henderson finished as the first runner-up. Maggie Hill of Oskhosh won the pageant. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
‘Blithe Spirit’ summoned to produce laughs
Haylofters’ latest play opens tonight Just how much havoc can the “other side” wreak? That’s the question Noel Coward proposed in his 1940s play, “Blithe Spirit.” The show takes the stage at the Malt House Theater in Burlington, produced by the Haylofters, starting today. The show will run April 26-28, […]
Choir makes some noise in California
BHS group earns ‘gold’ rating at worldwide festival By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Members of the Burlington High School A Capella Choir were busy in California over spring break, but it wasn’t your standard trip to Disneyland. The choir joined more than 2,400 students from all over the country […]
Plans advance for new downtown improvements committee
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Efforts continue to spruce up Waterford’s downtown district in the aftermath of a Main Street Program grant awarded to the village last fall. Members of the village Plan Commission met last month with organizers of Absolutely Waterford, a non-profit group spearheading the effort to redevelop the […]
A face of hope
Judy Bratz has walked a difficult path in becoming a Hope Walk leader By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Judy Bratz’s journey with the Burlington Hope Walk began before the event was even a thought in someone’s head. It was January of 1983 when Bratz and her daughter, […]
Gas prices continue to recede
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.83 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.85, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
DNR eyes land buy
Patricia Bogumil Interim editor At last count, the number was nearing 100 signatures on a petition to oppose a state purchase of 57 acres of land adjoining the Tichigan Wildlife Area, located four miles north of the Village of Waterford. The DNR is considering paying $350,000 for the property owned […]
Public health service options continue to be explored
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Union Grove officials continue to examine options to answer a looming question: Who will provide health services to the village in 2013 and beyond? The requirement to have a health department on hand to handle a myriad of tasks – ranging from restaurant inspections to immunization […]
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