By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR In a 2013 study, a consultant predicted there would be roadblocks built by pride and territory that would make for a difficult path to greater cooperation between the Burlington’s fire and rescue service providers. It seems that prediction has come true as local officials and volunteers […]
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Budget now headed to annual meeting
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Burlington Area School District School Board gave its final approval Monday to the budget that will be presented at the Aug. 25 Annual Meeting. The budget, which lowers the tax levy to $20.68 million – a decrease of $392,165 – and also reduces the amount […]
Politics drives young author to write first book
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Jordan Debbink, his venture into the world of self-publishing began with a passion of his – conservative, Christian politicians. “It was incredibly comfortable,” said Debbink, whose book, “Heroes of Faith: The Governors” became available this summer. The book is listed on Amazon.com, and he recently […]
Local duo prepares for ‘Kids’ homecoming
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Two Burlington students will have a grand homecoming next Friday. Madison Gruman – a recent graduate of Burlington High School – and Brandon Lindemann both made the roster this summer for “Kids from Wisconsin.” The performance troupe travels the state throughout the summer, performing in various […]
Teachers seek contract compromise from district
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The negotiations on teacher wages between the Burlington Area School District and the teacher’s union – the Burlington Education Association – took a twist Monday. The two groups met to exchange proposals for the 2014-15 wage schedule, but without the 2013-14 wage scale approved. BASD Superintendent […]
Haylofters’ production turns wizardry on its ear
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With a little bit of humor and a lot of sass, the Haylofters’ youth production this year takes aim at a popular series. “Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone” premiers tonight. Thursday through Saturday performances are Aug. 7-9 and Aug. 14-16 at 7 p.m. Sunday matinees […]
City prepares to accept property for surgery center
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The first moves to make way for a planned new Aurora medical facility in Burlington were ushered forward Tuesday night at the City of Burlington Committee of the Whole Meeting. The City Council considered a unanimous petition request from Lorette Yanny and Cook Property, LLC for […]
Local CBD oil advocate keeps pushing forward
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The future use of cannabidiol (CBD oil) in Wisconsin – and nationwide – took a step forward Monday. Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry introduced a new bill called “Charlotte’s Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014” Monday morning, which would exclude CBD oil and therapeutic hemp from the […]
Burlington’s retail economy still limping along
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor It was another fast shutdown of a video store in Burlington – ironically, in the exact same space. Family Video, which followed another video store in a storefront at Pinecrest Shopping Center, gave its customers just a few days’ notice last week, emailing them to say […]
Vos faces challenge in primary
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In an area known as a Republican stronghold, two primary races are being contended by Republicans. While Jonathan Steitz vs. Van Wanggaard state Senate race has garnered much of the attention for the Aug. 12 runoff, District 63 State Assembly Representative Robin Vos is also facing […]
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