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Burlington

New fire chief is eager to lead

Former volunteer with 32 years experience is city’s first full-time chief By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer For new City of Burlington Fire Chief Perry Howard, coming to Burlington is, in a sense, returning to his roots. Through a friend with a farm on the outskirts of town – and weekly […]

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That’s it – we are outta here!

Graduates with the Class of 2013 at Burlington High School toss their caps in the air at the conclusion of commencement exercise at the school June 7. See the June 13 print edition of the Burlington Standard Press for more photos and a story on the graduates’ accomplishments and future […]

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Catching a few zzzz’s

Cameron McLean, 1, snoozes while his relatives watch the annual Eighth Grade Recognition Ceremony at Karcher Middle School June 7. For more photos from the event see the June 13 print edition of the Burlington Standard Press. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)

Burlington

Burlington’s great duckling rescue

Neighbors help momma duck get her babies to river By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer And the little peeps shall lead them. A woman walking her dog Monday afternoon found herself involved in the rescue of nine ducklings on Edward Street in Burlington – ducklings that were dropped 30 feet from […]

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Vocalists put the pop in Karcher concert

Karcher Middle School eighth graders (from left) Zoe Endemann, Chloe Militzer and Chloe Olfs sing the Earth, Wind and Fire classic “September” Tuesday during the school’s 14th Annual Pops Concert. The concert featured performances from the seventh- and eighth-grade choruses, the vocal jazz ensemble and duet and solo acts. (Photo […]