Richard (Dick) Wagner, a local pilot, businessman and philanthropist whose humanitarian efforts left a lasting impact on the Burlington area and touched far corners of the globe, died Sunday of a heart attack at his home in Lyons. Wagner, 74, and his wife Roberta (Bobbie) are perhaps best known locally […]
Year: 2012
Gasoline price forecast ‘ugly,’ according to analyst
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.26 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.25, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change in […]
Fire station theft baffles officials
Rescue squad equipment stolen By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer A thief broke into the City of Burlington fire station last weekend and stole a defibrillator, among other things, leaving at least one rescue squad member baffled. Jeff Koenen, captain of the Burlington Area Rescue Squad, said the investigation is ongoing […]
DNR advises on steps to take while living among area’s urban coyotes
Because of a recent coyote attack on a small dog in Racine County, the Department of Natural Resources is advising Wisconsin residents to learn about strategies for living with urban coyotes. Coyotes are one of the most adaptable predators in Wisconsin. They are found throughout the state from the forests […]
Town incumbents still without declared opposition
Filing deadline is Jan. 3 By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer With the deadline approaching for filing papers to run for Burlington Town Board positions, it appeared as of Wednesday that only the incumbents – Joan Boehm and Jeff Lang – were going to run. Boehm was the only person to […]
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