Plans for new regional medical center remain on the shelf, administrator says By Ed Nadolski Editor in chief With news that Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington ranks among the best in the country for quality of care, many local residents might reply, “That’s nice, but how long will it be […]
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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 […]
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)
‘Blithe Spirit’ summoned to produce laughs
Haylofters’ latest play opens tonight Just how much havoc can the “other side” wreak? That’s the question Noel Coward proposed in his 1940s play, “Blithe Spirit.” The show takes the stage at the Malt House Theater in Burlington, produced by the Haylofters, starting today. The show will run April 26-28, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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)
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)
Take me out to the ballpark
Spectators enjoy a sunny spring day Saturday as the Catholic Central baseball team hosted three other squads for a baseball tripleheader. (Jennifer Eisenbart photo)
Yo-yo champ spins to win – and just for fun
Joey Greenamyer, 13, owns more than a dozen different styles and types of yo-yos. And if that sounds way more than a kid needs to pull off something like a common walk-the-dog trick that is correct. Since first picking up a yo-yo at age six, Greenamyer has become […]