Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 5.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4 per gallon yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.86, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
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Town of Waterford election offers three choices for two seats
Three candidates are seeking two Town of Waterford supervisor positions in the April 3 election. Incumbents Dale Gauerke and Timothy Szeklinski face challenger Jeffrey Klyzub. The two-year positions pay $7,375 annually. Information provided by each candidate follows. Dale Gauerke Age: 65 Address: 5355 Northwest Highway, Waterford Education: BSE, MSE, […]
Watch School Board forum webcast here tonight at 7 p.m.
The Burlington Standard Press hosts a forum for candidates running for local School Board on Monday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at Veterans Terrace. Those who can’t attend in person will be able to watch a webcast of the forum through this website. The four candidates – incumbents John Anderson […]
Easy money or more debt?
Council debates merits of accelerating projects while financing is a bargain By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer With interest rates at an all-time low, the City of Burlington is considering accelerating its road repair program and other capital improvements over the next two years. However, with the city needing to […]
Village of Rochester election features five in board trustee race
Five candidates are seeking three Village of Rochester trustee positions in the April 3 election. Incumbents Christopher Bennett and Christian Johnson face challengers Steve Fladwood, Charlie Pietrowski and Russ Kumbier. The two-year positions pay $3,500 annually, plus $25 per meeting. Information provided by each candidate follows. Steven Fladwood Age: 68 […]
Concerns raised that Union Grove at-risk counselor position is at risk
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Guidance counseling services could be restructured in the near future at Union Grove High School. But, after recently fielding concerns that citizens raised about programs for at-risk students, district officials emphasize that no firm decisions have been made. District Administrator Al Mollerskov said a review of […]
City plans to double your Independence Day fun
But even at $10,000 fireworks display is meager by comparison By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer Two weeks after discussing at length the cost for City of Burlington-sponsored fireworks on the Fourth of July, the City Council on Tuesday voted to double the amount it spends on the annual display […]
It’s never about the clothes
TLC’s Clinton Kelly says helping people look better on the outside makes them feel better on the inside By Tracy Ouellette Staff writer If there’s one thing Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC’s “What Not to Wear,” has learned in the last nine years is that the people he and co-host […]
Top of the class: BHS’s Gerber leads All-Area hoops team
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports editor When the Burlington High School boys basketball team made it to the WIAA Division 1 sectional tournament in 2010, Eric Gerber was a wide-eyed sophomore, moved up to varsity midway through the season. When the Demons made it back this season, Gerber was a steely-eyed […]
Common sense, hard work, fiscal savvy favored in village election
By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor Four candidates will vie for three Village of Waterford trustee positions in the April 3 election. Incumbent Ron Kluth faces challengers Steve Denman, Don Houston and Tamara Pollnow. Incumbent trustees Don Hewitt and Randy Harrington are not seeking re-election. The two-year positions p[ay $5,400 annually, […]
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