By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A nationally known program focused on science, technology, engineering and math could soon be integrated into the Washington-Caldwell School District’s curriculum. At a School Board meeting Jan. 18, Kelli Vogt, the district’s library media and technology specialist, discussed a proposal to link up with Project Lead […]
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Average performance on ACT declines as more students take exam
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While area high schools may have experienced a drop in the average composite score on the yearly ACT exams, principals are taking the information with a grain of salt. The drops – anywhere from one to three points – have in large part to do with […]
Class reunion
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (left) speaks with Burlington Chamber of Commerce President Jim Webley Thursday night at Veterans Terrace. The two, members of the Class of 1988 at Janesville Craig High School, chatted prior to Ryan’s remarks at the chamber’s Annual Dinner and Auction at Veterans Terrace. The Janseville […]
Everson touts training program at state convention
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There are few things that Burlington High School teacher Troy Everson likes to do more than talk about his students’ accomplishments. So, when Burlington Area School District School Board member Rosanne Hahn – who is also the district delegate at the Wisconsin Association of School Boards […]
Fox Lake students transported to hospital
Students coming to Camp MacLean for a day trip Thursday ended up at area hospital after a crash in Illinois on the way to the camp. According to Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, the two buses collided in Illinois on their way to Burlington. No injuries were initially reported, but […]
Baby tossed to safety from roof in Lake Geneva fire rescue
Seven people — including a baby who was tossed to a police officer from the roof — escaped a fire that engulfed a multi-unit residence on Elm Street in Lake Geneva Tuesday. Lake Geneva Police officers were called to the 1100 block of Elm Street at about 11:41 a.m. on […]
The hands of a humanitarian
Local teacher honored for community service By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Speaking to an audience of appreciative community leaders Monday, Troy Everson relayed a lesson his father taught him before he embarked on a career as a public school teacher in Burlington more than 20 years ago. His father, […]
Thrivent offers $30,000 matching grant for Love
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a holiday season full of giving, Love Inc. sometimes suffers a case of post-holiday neglect. Thrivent Financial took some of that hurt away Tuesday morning. Thrivent presented staff at the service organization with a $30,000 check as part of its Circle of Love event. “Obviously, […]
Village in uproar over property values
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Village President Tom Roanhouse referred to it as one of the most challenging weeks during his time in elected office. The week after tax bills were mailed to residents in December, Roanhouse said he received a steady stream of calls from residents. The calls continued […]
Two city police officers to be disciplined
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After an incident in December, two City of Burlington police officers will be disciplined within the department. While Police Chief Mark Anderson would not discuss details Monday, he said the internal investigation was completed Friday by the Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department. The investigation found […]
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