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Saturday, January 11, 2025
Certified appraiser Barbara Eash (left) gives Avis Luchsinger an appraisal on a glass syrup pitcher April 14 in an event at Burlington Public Library. Eash performed appraisals of a single item for free at the library, seeing everything from paintings to Barbie Dolls. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As with all school districts across the state, educators in this area must adhere to changes in state law as they crop up. Some of the more recent changes were discussed by school leaders at a meeting held in Waterford last month. Chris Joch, superintendent of […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The City of Burlington is on track for a $3.19 million general obligation bonds sale that would fund road construction and repair in the city. Common Council members voted unanimously to take the first step in selling those bonds at the April 4 meeting, with […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer The Burlington Area School District Board got its first introduction to what district officials stressed was a “rough draft” of a new compensation system for its teachers Monday night at the monthly board meeting. The draft was handed out to board members before the meeting, […]
Even a critically acclaimed individual who has achieved fame and success across the nation, can set roots deep into Wisconsin soil, and find comfort in keeping them firmly planted, right here in the Midwest. National bestselling and local author, Jane Hamilton, is slated to appear at Matheson Memorial […]
Residents say it’s unnecessary and they’ll protect their property It’s a change in policy that American Transmission Company readily admits to – and will not budge from. “We have updated our vegetation management in recent years,” said Ann Spalpholz, a media relations person from ATC regarding the company’s […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Stein Gardens and Gifts has reacted with a swift “never mind” to a Not-In-My-Back-Yard (NIMBY) campaign to block its entry into the Waterford business community. As a result, Stein is taking its business five minutes up the road to Burlington, where officials have welcomed Stein’s proposal […]
After sitting through four of Saturday’s six rotations at the NCAA Division 1 women’s gymnastics regional at the University of Illinois, it was time for Waterford’s Taylor Westrick to perform. It was Westrick’s only event of the day, as her team, Southeast Missouri State, had not qualified for […]
By Bud Milroy Sports correspondent The Catholic Central High School baseball team picked up its first win of the season Tuesday, downing Kenosha St. Joseph 11-10 at Beaumont Field. The win moves the Hilltoppers to 1-2 overall and 1-1 in the Midwest Classic Conference-South Division. CCHS appeared to be en […]
By David Paulsen SPORTS CORRESPONDENT With a lot of the squad’s younger athletes participating due to spring break, head coach Dan Luneau was pleased with the ninth-place finish by his Burlington High School girls’ track and field team at the Franklin Saber Indoor Invitational held Saturday at UW-Parkside. The Demon […]
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