At some point in life – at least when it comes to good people – children should respect their parents. If you’re like me, that respect blurs a little when you’re a teenager, then sharpens into love and affection once you grow up. On March 1, my father […]
Year: 2012
DOROTHY J. BOLLWAHN
Dorothy J. Bollwahn, 87, Twin Lakes, died March 15, 2012, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn. She was born on Nov. 26, 1924, in Burlington, to the late Gerald and Iva (Barlement) Travis. She spent her early life in Burlington and attended Burlington Schools and Racine-Kenosha Normal School. On […]
BASD taxes are lower than most others in the area
Comparison shows district delivers good value to taxpayers By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief When some Burlington Area School District residents rallied late last summer against a property tax increase proposed by school district officials, the rallying cry was that the district wasn’t doing enough to hold the line on […]
SWAT team carries man out of town residence following standoff
Police fire tear gas into residence during afternoon-long incident Racine County SWAT team members in full tactical gear took a man into custody at a Town of Burlington residence about 5:15 p.m. Thursday following a several-hour standoff. It is not know what condition the man was in, but it […]
District tabs Smet for superintendent spot
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer After two weeks of uncertainty about who the replacement would be for Burlington Area School District Superintendent David Moyer, the district announced his likely replacement Thursday – Assistant Superintendent Peter Smet. A BASD School Board action meeting is set for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at […]
For the sake of our troops
Local man launches drive to supply comfort goods for soldiers By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Al Musilek’s son spent time serving his country in Iraq and Afghanistan, he got a hard lesson in just what the United State military provides a soldier – and what it doesn’t. “If you’re […]
Finding his groove
New store owner preserves, promotes the sweet sound of vinyl By TS Targos Correspondent Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Tim Townsend opened Black Circle Records – a store specializing in music, record players and music memorabilia from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Townsend said he hopes the store […]
Burlington’s newest man in blue
Jacob Sterr gets a hug from his mother, Cindy Polansky (above), after being sworn in as a City’s of Burlington police officer March 6. Sterr is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is expected to start field training locally next week. (Photo by Ed Nadolski)
New roof eyed for fire station
The City of Burlington fire station will get a new roof this year. On Tuesday the City Council unanimously approved contract with Carlson Racine Roofing in the amount of $21,960. That amount will cover the cost of reroofing the center section of the building that covers the department’s apparatus bays. […]
DOROTHY L. SOLOFRA
Dorothy L. Solofra, 81, Burlington, died peacefully at her home on March 12, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27, 1930, in Chicago, to the late Charles and Emily (Rezabek) Verba. She spent her early life and received her education in Chicago. On Jan. 14, […]
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