Tower of Power saxophonist Tom Politzer sits in with saxophone section of the Karcher Middle School Jazz Band Monday during the Jazz Fest concert at Burlington High School. Politzer spent Monday and Tuesday working with students in the Burlington Area School District band program and joined them on stage for […]
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Family loses everything in house fire
Three pets also perished in blaze at home in Lyons By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While most of Burlington was engrossed with the Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store fire earlier this month, another fire devastated a family in the Town of Lyons just two days later. Renee and Jim Michals, along with their […]
Haylofters get goofy in farcical ‘Fools’
Show opens April 24, runs weekends through May 11 Tickets are currently on sale for the Haylofters’ production of “Fools.” Performances are April 24-26, May 2-4 and the 9-11 at the Malt House Theater. Thursday through Saturday shows are 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are […]
Cause of furniture store fire expected soon
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard said Tuesday that he is waiting on state investigators before announcing the cause of the April 5 fire at Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store. Howard said he expected a final report by today. Foul play or a criminal cause appeared to […]
Catholic Central baseball notches first victory
By Mike Moore Sports Correspondent Set back by lingering injuries in the starting rotation, the Catholic Central baseball team began to find its groove on the opening night of its annual Metro Classic Challenge. The Hilltoppers tallied their first win by topping Gibraltar 6-3 on Friday night at Beaumont […]
Priest shortage brings change to local churches
Three local parishes will form cluster under a single pastor, associate By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Three Catholic parishes in the Burlington area will be served by a single pastor and an associate pastor come June under a new leadership plan designed to address the shortage of priests in […]
Gesteland steps down as boys volleyball coach after 17 years
Coach started boys volleyball at Burlington High School By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The next Burlington boys volleyball head coach will have enormous shoes to fill. How do you follow a coaching pioneer who led his program to four state tournament appearances, including Division 1 state runner-up in 2012, […]
CBD oil bill signed into law
Burlington family that championed cause stands by and governor signs legislation Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday signed a bill that legalizes the limited use of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat people with seizure disorders. CBD – which has been shown effective against seizures in states where it’s allowed – is derived […]
Actions have consequences
City of Burlington Police Chief Peter Nimmer (left) and Officer Dan Hayes (middle) speak with Emily Mundt, the “drunk driver” in a mock car crash last week at Burlington High School. The program, “Forever Changed” presented by Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, shows students what can happen in […]
City culling trees to curb spread of EAB
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor People living in the subdivision behind Cross Lutheran Church awoke last week to the sound of chainsaws. As the weather has grown warmer – and trees have become more accessible – the City of Burlington has begun its work of culling 74 ash trees […]