Author: Ed Nadolski

Burlington

From BBC to BBQ

By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer While liquor license troubles and failed business ventures make up the recent history at 217 North Pine Street, Twin Lakes resident Wayne Schultz is taking a different approach. It’s the same approach he’s taken as a successful boys volleyball coach – and one he hopes […]

Union Grove

High school referendum set for May 15 vote

Nearly $2 million asked for athletic field updates By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After several months of debate and discussion, it’s official. Residents living within Union Grove High School’s boundaries will be asked to vote “yes” or “no” in a special referendum about authorizing the district to borrow up to $1.895 […]

Burlington

Burlington loses a hometown hero

Wanasek poured himself and his business into community service By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief                   As Burlington’s leading excavating contractor, Jim Wanasek dug a lot out of the community he called home his entire life. But, according to those who knew him best, he put much more back into […]

Burlington

It’s our preview and you’re invited

Burlington is focus of MPTV program; local showing is Sunday Local residents will have a chance to preview the Milwaukee Public Television show highlighting the Burlington area on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Veterans Terrace. The event is free and open to the public. Milwaukee actor John McGivern, the host […]

Burlington

A house divided (in a good way)

Fitzpatrick family leads the way as BHS seeks two state titles this weekend By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For as long as anyone can remember in the Fitzpatrick household, the children have been involved in a myriad of activities. Jordan, the oldest and now a freshman at Belmont University, danced. […]

Burlington

Moyer to leave

Superintendent accepts new job with pay raise in Illinois By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer For the last 18 months, Burlington Area School District Superintendent David Moyer has stressed his “Roadmap for Academic Excellence” as the way to improve Burlington schools. That roadmap may still be the future, but it won’t […]

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A short visit from Mr. Snowman

The Swihart girls, (from left) Rebecca, Josie and Veronica, get acquainted with the snowman they built with the help their father, Wayne, Feb. 24 in front of their home at 289 W. State St., Burlington. Their mother, Kristi, chipped in by making an oversized hat out of a sweater. Warm […]