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Monday, November 18, 2024
Two residences evacuated; no injuries reported It appears the building that houses Martini Mo’z tavern in downtown Waterford is a total loss as the result of a fire that struck the building early Friday morning. There were no immediate reports of injuries, according to a press release issued by the […]
Burlington junior a master gymnast By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor Take a moment out of your schedule this winter and attend a Burlington gymnastics meet. Don’t leave until you have had the pleasure of watching junior Bailey Fitzpatrick on the uneven bars. Blessed with upper-body strength, style, grace, quickness, […]
A seagull in search of open water and food soars in circles over the Fox River at Burlington’s Riverside Park recently. Sections of fast-moving river, which remain free of ice, have become magnets for waterfowl during this unseasonably cold winter. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)
By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Owners of 140 historic homes and other structures in Burlington’s Kane Street neighborhood are now eligible for state tax credits awarded for exterior rehabilitation and upkeep of their buildings. The City of Burlington and the Racine County Economic Development Corp. jointly announced late last […]
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor 3. Remembering Mark Taylor The Dec. 9 death of Mark Taylor rocked the city. A well-loved family man, Taylor was big in area youth sports and the Taylors are a well-known family in the community. A selfless go-getter, Taylor embodied the “go big […]
Committee agrees in concept to infuse cash, maintain grounds By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Officials from the city and town of Burlington, along with representatives from the Burlington Cemetery Association, have reached a tentative agreement on a plan to put the independent association on the path to financial health. […]
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It isn’t a story for the faint of heart. It was a real threat, from a parent to a coach, and it was serious. Former Big Foot football coach Rodney Wedig went into a seemingly normal meeting with a parent about his that […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It’s something that hadn’t happened in 12 years, and it changes the landscape of city football. Hans Block recently stepped down as the Burlington High School head football coach, and, according to sources, there have already been multiple applications. Block’s […]
Program includes installation in city residences By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief During his firefighting career, City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard has had the unfortunate experience of working the scenes of several fatal fires. One, in particular, remains lodged in his mind. “It was a fire on a […]
A fresh dusting of snow and view from high above the Fox River at Saller Woods in the Village of Rochester combine to create this serene Christmas Day scene. More light snow is predicted for Thursday, according to the National Weather Service office in Sullivan, with temperatures climbing into the […]
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