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By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing displeasure over a lack of communication over the status of the Canopy Hill development, Union Grove officials delayed action on a request to take action on an agreement. The Village Board on April 10 was slated to vote on what was described as a “partial […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village officials in Waterford and Rochester are in the process of considering the City of Burlington’s request to support revised liquor legislation in Madison to give municipalities more leeway in transferring licenses among one another. Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty recently sent a letter to all Racine […]
Music Matters down to two board members, in need of support By Jason Arndt Editor Music Matters, Inc, a nonprofit organization, has been a part of the Burlington community for 14 years and contributed more than $100,000 to help local students excel in music. However, the nonprofit group finds itself […]
Three students qualified for national competition By Jason Arndt Editor Growing up on Browns Lake in Burlington, a young trio has spent many hours on the area waterway, ranging from swimming to sailing and other activities. The trio – Jacob Nelson, Jax Daams, and Annie Procter – also attend Burlington […]
By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington Town Board submitted a request to the state Department of Transportation for a traffic study on Highway 142 between the Burlington Bypass and Highway J. Rachel Naber, Town Administrator, said the request made at a March 9 meeting comes after repeated concerns of speeding […]
Musical comedy takes the stage this week By Jason Arndt Editor Waterford Union High School students spent months auditioning and rehearsing for the “The Addams Family” set to take the stage this week at the school auditorium. The production began on Thursday and will continue at 7 p.m. on Friday […]
Local man touts positivity, kindness for longevity By Jason Arndt Editor Positivity, kindness, and enjoying life have been key components of longevity for Burlington’s Leroy Stoehr. Stoehr, born on March 17, 1923 during a blizzard in the Town of Lyons, celebrated his 100th birthday at Pine Brook Pointe Assisted Living […]
Officials don’t anticipate full road closures of main corridor By Jason Arndt Editor The Milwaukee Avenue resurfacing project, spanning nearly two miles, will soon begin in the City of Burlington. Burlington officials recently posted signs along Milwaukee Avenue notifying motorists that construction will begin on March 27. According to city […]
Community State Bank organized and hosted the second annual 100 Women Who Care – Western Racine County event on Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 1841 Farms and Vineyard in Burlington. 100 Women Who Care is a nationwide initiative that provides women with the opportunity to support non-profit organizations in their community. […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Culver’s Restaurant, of Burlington, plans to undergo some changes with a second drive-thru lane under a site plan amendment recently endorsed by the City of Burlington Plan Commission. The second-drive thru lane is contingent upon Culver’s meeting engineering requirements from Kapur and Associates, widening the driveway […]
