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Monday, November 18, 2024
Basic exams offered for those without health insurance By Tyler Madey Correspondent A free health clinic for low-income county residents is now open in Burlington. Housed at the Western Racine County Health Department, 156 E. State St,, its primary care services are available by appointment on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor In March of this year, Burlington residents Ty Dennis and Cal Kempken were doing what future college roommates do – complete housing assignments and figuring out how to live together in a college dorm room. The two, third cousins, are both attending the University of […]
Mad Fact rises again for annual Markstock fundraiser By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Somewhere, Micki Gebel still has the article a local newspaper did in the 1970s on the band known as “Mad Fact.” The group started with Mark, David, Mike and Micki Anderson, along with two other members in […]
Team has won four straight as it makes playoff push The Southern Lakes Blue Devils cruised to their fourth consecutive win in lopsided fashion last Saturday, blowing out the fledgling Rockford Raptors, 71-0, in a game played at Westosha Central High School. Rockford, in it’s first season of league play, […]
Audience members dance to the music of The Jimmys July 25 at Burlington’s B-Town Sounds event at Echo Park. Remaining shows on the schedule include: Jeannie Holiday, old school rock, on Aug. 8; Natty Nation, reggae, on Aug. 22; and the Piper Road Spring Band, bluegrass, on Sept. 12. (Photo […]
Burlington will represent state in regional tournament for third time in four years Burlington Little League Majors All Stars became Wisconsin 2013 State Champions Friday night by defeating District 4 champion Reedsburg 7-4. The victory made it the third time in the past four years Burlington will represent Wisconsin in […]
By Anita Blatnik Correspondent Jim Phillips shared a dream a few years ago with his friends Kathy Lester-Ross and David Ross and, before long, all three Waterford residents started planning for the community’s first hot air Balloon Festival, which launched in 2011. Back then, in the planning stages, no one […]
Local siblings leap at the chance for national exposure By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Call mailboat jumping a family tradition for the Vogt siblings of Burlington. And call a little national media attention for the Lake Geneva Cruise Line some welcome exposure. Put the two together, and it was a […]
Company struck by Jan. 30 fire faces $150,000 in fines Echo Lake Foods of Burlington has been cited for 27 safety violations carrying possible fines of $150,000 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA announced the citations – which involve two of the company’s area facilities – in […]
Relief from horns could be 18 months away as crossing safety is addressed By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Mayor Bob Miller calls it a “one size fits all” ruling. A handful of area citizens call it reason to ask for City Administrator Kevin Lahner’s head on a platter. Still others […]
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