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Friday, January 17, 2025
About 70 entries received for annual Liars Club contest By Jason Arndt Editor Persistence paid off for a Wisconsin Rapids resident who became the biggest fibber of the year in the annual Burlington Liars Club contest. Jerry Worzella, who last submitted an entry in 2017, sent a similar tall tale […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After combing through the list of forthcoming projects that need to be funded, Union Grove officials recently green lit a proposal to increase the municipal storm water utility rate for the upcoming calendar year. Village Engineer Gary Vogel went before the Village Board on Nov. 25 […]
BHS students step up giving for annual community tradition By Jason Arndt Editor Hundreds of Burlington High School students made a difference in the lives of local seniors and the area at large recently as part of the Winter Community Service Project presented by the DRIVEN Student Leadership Team. The […]
Twigs + Twine owners announce Dec. 21 as final day By Jason Arndt Editor The owners of Twigs + Twine in downtown Burlington will close their doors this month after serving the community for three years. Twigs + Twine, 549 N. Pine St., owned by Shannon Walczak and Renee Wallace […]
By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Area School District showed improvement in the school accountability report cards presented by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The school report cards, which were released on Nov. 19 focused on four priority areas, including achievement, growth, target group outcomes, and on-track to graduation, […]
Thanksgiving event benefits regional food pantries By Jason Arndt Editor Running is a privilege for Burlington native Cory Harris. Harris, who ran track and cross country during his Burlington High School days, nearly lost his favorite recreational pastime 15 years ago when he experienced a serious injury stemming from an […]
By Callie Koehne Contributor The Burlington Public Library hosted the 100 Extraordinary Women Fundraiser Gala on Nov. 13 to celebrate supporters of the library’s expansion project. At the event, organizers announced that they exceeded their $100,000 goal and were at roughly $105,120 in pledges through 100 Extraordinary Women, but admitted […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Little Wanderers daycare, which is along the prominent Milwaukee Avenue corridor in Burlington, has operated for a little over a year. Since opening in October 2023, the establishment, which specializes in Montessori activities and early childhood education, has experienced tremendous growth and has plans to expand. […]
By Jason Arndt Editor The Town of Burlington didn’t have to look very far to find its first full-time fire chief to lead the department. William Vrchota, who served as fire chief on a volunteer basis for seven years, recently received approval to become the permanent fire chief from the […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Catholic Central High School recently helped a Vietnam veteran reunite with his military medals, and it all began with an unexpected phone conversation. Debbie O’Connell, the recipient, didn’t understand why a total stranger from Texas called her workplace to ask about her brother – a Vietnam […]
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