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Burlington

Local hospital ranks among best in nation

  Two separate studies give high marks to Aurora Memorial   By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington is among the top performing hospitals nationwide for quality care as determined recently by two separate studies. The hospital was recognized in 2011 as a Top Performer of […]

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An Arabian flair at the pageant

Burlington’s Brittny Henderson performs a Middle Eastern scarf routine as she competes in the talent portion of the Miss Southern Lakes pageant held April 21 at Burlington High School. Henderson finished as the first runner-up. Maggie Hill  of Oskhosh won the pageant. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)  

Burlington

A face of hope

Judy Bratz has walked a difficult path in becoming a Hope Walk leader   By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer                   Judy Bratz’s journey with the Burlington Hope Walk began before the event was even a thought in someone’s head.                   It was January of 1983 when Bratz and her daughter, […]

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Local communities aim to make a Clean Sweep

It’s your chance to dispose of hazardous waste, help local charities   By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief After several years of planning, six area communities are joining forces to host a Clean Sweep event Saturday, April 28, to collect household hazardous waste. The program, slated for 8 a.m. to […]

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Call it puppy love

Eileen McNaney of Waterford gets a little love from Shamie, a female Labrador retriever, at the Burlington Pet Expo Saturday at Burlington High School.  The annual Pet Expo is hosted by Creature Comforts Veterinary Service. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

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Placing a value on local treasures

  Certified appraiser Barbara Eash (left) gives Avis Luchsinger an appraisal on a glass syrup pitcher April 14 in an event at Burlington Public Library. Eash performed appraisals of a single item for free at the library, seeing everything from paintings to Barbie Dolls. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)