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Library gala brings support for planned expansion

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 […]

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Little Wanderers daycare to expand in Burlington

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. […]

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Town appoints full-time fire chief

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 […]

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CCHS helps veteran reunite with his medals

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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Council endorses rezone map amendment

By Jason Arndt Editor The Common Council on Tuesday endorsed a zoning map amendment for a former veterinary clinic property on McHenry Street. The Plan Commission, which reviewed the amendment at an Oct. 8 meeting, recommended approval of the matter to the council. City officials said the commercial property at […]

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Burlington Brawl brings a crowd

Event fundraises to support Veterans Outreach By Jason Arndt Editor The second annual Burlington Brawl on Oct. 12 at Karcher Middle School in Burlington met its fundraising goal to benefit Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. According to president Taylor Wishau, of the Burlington Brawl, the event brought in $10,000 during the […]

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Coffin racers wanted for Spooky City

By Jason Arndt Editor Spooky City, a time-honored tradition, will return for its 35th year on Oct. 26 in downtown Burlington. The event, which typically draws thousands of children trick or treating from 11 a.m. until noon, also brings back several favorites such as the coffin races. According to Shad […]

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Hundreds help at annual Toy Run

Tri-County Riders makes 25 stops to pickup donations By Jason Arndt Editor On a sunny Sunday afternoon, hundreds of motorcyclists went on a mission to make Christmas possible for needy families in Racine, Walworth and Kenosha counties, with the Tri-County Riders holding the 30th annual Toy Run for Love, Inc. […]