Organizers plan seven free concerts By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Hoping to inject a bit a music and fun into downtown Burlington this summer, a group of local volunteers and business people have plans to launch B-Town Sounds, a free seven-concert music series slated for Echo Park. The Thursday […]
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Election results for April 3
Here are the unofficial results from Tuesday’s election: Burlington Area School District board Challengers Phil Ketterhagen and Roger Koldeway earned election to the Burlington Area School District Board, knocking off a pair of multi-term incumbents. Based on the unofficial totals from Racine and Walworth counties, Ketterhagen had 3,013 votes, while […]
Stein Gardens hopes to spend springtime in Waterford
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A well-known regional garden retailer’s proposal to open a seasonal store in the Village of Waterford sparked more concern than excitement when planning officials took up the request last week. Concerns include a possible negative impact on similar merchants already rooted in the village. Representatives from […]
Where to vote in the Burlington area
Here is a list of local polling places that will accommodate voters in their respective communities for the Tuesday, April 3, election. All polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. • City of Burlington residents living in Aldermanic Districts 1 and 2 cast ballots at Cross Lutheran Church, […]
Fourth District features the only race for Burlington City Council
Girolamo dropped out of race in Second District By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer With Jeff Fischer choosing not to run for another team as alderman of the City of Burlington’s Fourth District, two challengers will now fight it out for the open position. It is the only contested race for […]
Analyst: Gas prices may have peaked
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.99 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.89, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
Waterford High School candidates ready for Round 2
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor Electors living in the Waterford Union High School district go to the polls Tuesday to select two of four candidates who are seeking election to the WUHS Board of Education. The three-year positions pay $3,800 annually. The candidates are: • Incumbent Kevin Malchine, a 12-year […]
Arts fair Inspired by Ryan brings community together
By Julie Rossman Correspondent The first Inspired by Ryan Arts Fair was a success on so many levels. First, there were 300 donations from artists for the sale. Second, there was a steady crowd of customers who came to shop. Third, organizers succeeded in raising awareness about childhood […]
School Board candidates present clear choices
Differing viewpoints evident at School Board forum By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer It was an evening of high intensity – and a few laughs, some intentional, others sarcastic – when three of the four School Board candidates got together Monday night. In a forum sponsored by the Burlington […]
Three vie for two seats on Raymond Town Board
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor Electors in the Town of Raymond will vote April 3 to fill two supervisory positions on the Raymond Town Board. The two-year town board supervisor positions pay $3,800 annually. • Incumbent Supervisor No. 3 Paul Ryan, who is running unopposed, shared candidate information, as shown […]