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Determined dribbler

Catholic Central High School’s Kelsey Robers wears a determined look as she dribbles up court during a Jan. 21 game against Racine Lutheran. Robers led the Hilltoppers with 12 points in the losing effort. (Photo by John Fisher)

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Beauty and the beast

Even as temperatures plunged below zero Tuesday morning Mother Nature had a way of taking the chill out of the air by providing scenes like this at the White River Dam in Burlington’s Echo Park. The early morning sun illuminated trees and danced through the icy vapor rising from the […]

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Education in the great outdoors

Karcher Middle School teacher Stephanie Rummler(left) plays lacrosse with students (from left) Shane Landry, Dale Damon and Isabella Longoria Jan. 15 at Timber-lee Christian Center near East Troy. Eighth graders from the Burlington school were at the camp this past week for their annual outdoor education program. (Photo by Ed […]

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Hear them roar!

Members of New London Vision perform a feline-like number during the Chocolate City Showcase at Burlington High School Saturday. The showcase featured a competition among 11 teams as well as an exhibition from the host Burlington B*JAZZled choir. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

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A bridge to the past

The historic truss bridge at the Roger Bieneman property on Burlington’s northwest side is bathed in the light of the low winter sun on Tuesday. Truss bridges, which rose to prominence in the late 1800s and early 1900s, are increasingly rare in Wisconsin and across the nation. (Photo by Ed […]

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Grace under pressure

Burlington Combined gymnast Lauren Otter performs on the floor exercise at the Falcon Invite Saturday. The local team swept most of the top finishes at the meet, but finished second in the team competition. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

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Where your local tax dollars go

Most residents are paying less this year, officials say By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If there has been one constant in City of Burlington Treasurer Steve DeQuaker’s life recently, it’s that people are surprised that their tax bills are likely lower than expected. That, and everyone seems to like the […]