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Kenneth M. Mullikin, 84, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Ken was born in Rice Lake on May 11, 1938, to Manford and Mae (nee Glovka) Mullikin. His early life was spent in Rice Lake, Barron and Cumberland. He graduated from […]
High school to decide on spring referendum in January By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Accessibility improvements, core infrastructure upgrades and new heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment could be among a list of projects included in a potential Waterford Union High School referendum this spring. The WUHS School Board on Dec. […]
The Washington Caldwell National Elementary Honor Society held a food drive for the Caldwell Food Pantry during the month of December. The entire student body at Washington Caldwell did a fantastic job donating much-needed items. Chuck Herman, from the Food Pantry, talked with the students about the […]
Requester convinces officials that it won’t be a nuisance By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After several public hearings, where residents and businesses alike voiced opposition to a proposed gravel pit, the City of Burlington Common Council on Thursday endorsed a rezone application from Reesman Co. at a special meeting. Reesman […]
New storefront fulfills owner’s plans By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For five years, Luberry’s owner Lauryn Mattilla sold her antiques, vintage items and more at area markets in Kenosha, Waterford and Antioch, Illinois. Mattilla, however, always had interest in opening a storefront in Burlington, where she lives with her husband […]
While many communities are struggling to attract new housing, the City of Burlington is on the verge of approving a new subdivision that could bring 300 new homes to the area. The Common Council is scheduled Dec. 6 to vote on a rezoning plan that would pave the way […]
December 6. Remember that date. That’s when the Burlington Common Council is slated to make the final decision on the future of the Echo Lake Dam. Armed with the support of 60% of the voters in a recent referendum on the issue, council members have a clear path to […]
E. Lillian Havel, 100, of West Virginia, formerly of Burlington, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at the Wyngate Assisted Living Facility in Barboursville, West Virginia. Lillian was born in Maple Grove, Minnesota on June 1, 1922, to Edward and Elizabeth (nee Ferrian) Weber. Her early life was spent in […]
For 33 years Spooky City has been a downtown Burlington Halloween tradition. The event returns on Saturday bigger than ever, according to organizers. Spooky City is among the top stories in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press. Copies of the newspaper are available at local retail outlets […]
Grove snaps five-game skid behind Spranger’s run game By Tim Wester Correspondent Union Grove made sure Beloit Memorial’s 120-mile round-trip trek to the play the Broncos was as unpleasant as possible. The Broncos took out five games of frustration on the Purple Knights and rolled to their first victory of […]
