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By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With school safety in mind, leaders in the Burlington Area School District are in the process of inking a memorandum of understanding with the Burlington Police Department that will give law enforcement access to camera systems. Chris Weins, director of pupil services, recently announced the forthcoming […]
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 Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington could receive the necessary permits related to the Echo Lake Dam modification project by spring based on a report from a city official. Recently appointed Public Works Director Howard Moser made the announcement during a Dec. 17 Common Council meeting as part […]
Council endorses Class B liquor license for future Brew & Ole’s By Jason Arndt Editor A Burlington area couple with a long history of owning businesses plans to purchase the former Rustic Roots in the downtown area. Brian and Diane Biedrzycki, the prospective owners of the new establishment now known […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Burlington Area School District officials are hoping the third time is a charm as they make another attempt at presenting an operating referendum question to voters on a spring ballot that would infuse additional revenue into the budget. The School Board on Dec. 9 made a […]
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 […]
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